SUN PEAKS SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on Snow: Guided Snowshoeing to Tod Mountain and a Sunburst Express Descent
A two-hour, professional-led snowshoe through Sun Peaks' sub‑alpine with hot apple cider and a trail treat, ending with a scenic Sunburst Express chairlift ride—this guide explains what to expect.
Two Hours on Snow: Guided Snowshoeing to Tod Mountain and a Sunburst Express Descent.
Embark on a focused two‑hour snowshoe through Sun Peaks’ striking sub‑alpine, led by professional guides from Discover Sun Peaks Adventures. The route grants access to Tod Mountain’s open terrain not available to unguided parties; along the way the group pauses for hot apple cider and a trail treat before returning to ride the Sunburst Express chairlift back to the village, with the tour finishing at the Village Day Lodge.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sub‑alpine panoramas toward Tod Mountain
The tour moves into Sun Peaks’ sub‑alpine zone and provides views and terrain associated with Tod Mountain; access is available only with a Discover Sun Peaks Adventures guide.
On‑trail comforts: hot apple cider and a treat
At a mid‑trail stop participants are served hot apple cider and a trail treat to warm and refuel before continuing the loop back toward the chairlift.
Chairlift descent to the village
The final leg returns participants to the Sunburst Express chairlift for a scenic ride down; the tour concludes at the Village Day Lodge in the resort village.
What the day feels like
What the Two Hours Feels Like
The experience is a compact, guided walk through open sub‑alpine terrain: a steady but moderate paced snowshoe outward, a pause for warm cider and a trail treat, then a return to the lift for a measured descent back to the village—an accessible way for non‑skiers to sample Tod Mountain’s high country in a short window.
THE LANDSCAPE
Sub‑alpine panoramas toward Tod Mountain
The tour moves into Sun Peaks’ sub‑alpine zone and provides views and terrain associated with Tod Mountain; access is available only with a Discover Sun Peaks Adventures guide.
THE REFRESHMENT
On‑trail comforts: hot apple cider and a treat
At a mid‑trail stop participants are served hot apple cider and a trail treat to warm and refuel before continuing the loop back toward the chairlift.
THE FINISH
Chairlift descent to the village
The final leg returns participants to the Sunburst Express chairlift for a scenic ride down; the tour concludes at the Village Day Lodge in the resort village.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this two‑hour outing suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts two hours.
Published rates: Adults (18–64) $82.00; Youth (13–17) / Senior (65+) $82.00; Child (5–12) $55.00.
On‑trail hot apple cider and a trail treat are provided; the return includes a ride down on the Sunburst Express chairlift.
The experience is operated by Discover Sun Peaks Adventures and the tour finishes at the Village Day Lodge in the resort village.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Alpine Snowshoe Experience?
The tour runs for two hours.
Who operates the snowshoe tour?
Discover Sun Peaks Adventures operates the Alpine Snowshoe Experience.
Are refreshments provided during the tour?
Yes — participants stop on the trail to enjoy a drink of hot apple cider and a trail treat.
Is a chairlift ride part of the tour?
Yes — the tour returns to the Sunburst Express chairlift and participants ride down to the base; the tour finishes at the Village Day Lodge.
What are the age categories and pricing?
Rates listed are Adults (ages 18–64) $82.00; Youth (ages 13–17) / Senior (ages 65+) $82.00; Child (ages 5–12) $55.00.