Resort Comparison

Panorama Mountain Resort vs Sun Peaks Resort

Sun Peaks Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Sun Peaks Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Sun Peaks Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Sun Peaks Resort

118.7" average season

Best Terrain

Panorama Mountain Resort

4,019' of vertical

Best Value

Panorama Mountain Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Sun Peaks Resort

0.8h from YKA

Best Village Vibe

Sun Peaks Resort

World-class village experience

Panorama Mountain Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Ikon

Sun Peaks Resort

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.5

Walkability

8.5

9.0

Village Vibe

8.0

9.0

Mountain

Vertical

4,019'

2,891'

Skiable Area

2,975 ac

4,270 ac

Green Runs

20%

10%

Trails

129

137

Lifts

10

13

Getting There

Airport

YXC

YKA

Drive Time

2h

0.8h

Road Ease

6.5

8.0

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Independent

Day Pass

$115

$115

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Panorama Mountain Resort

62.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

63.4" total

101%

Sun Peaks Resort

118.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

121.4" total

102%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

119"59"0"

Panorama Mountain Resort

Sun Peaks Resort

Key Insights

Sun Peaks Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Sun Peaks Resort's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Panorama Mountain Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Sun Peaks Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.0) exceeds Panorama Mountain Resort's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Sun Peaks Resort offers more terrain variety (4,270 acres vs 2,975 acres)
Panorama Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (4,019' vs 2,891'), offering longer runs

Best For

Panorama Mountain Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Sun Peaks Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

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