2018 Velocity Challenge & FIS Speed Ski World Cup
B100 and Sun Peaks Speed Skiing Club present the 2018 FIS Speed Ski World Cup, March 4 - 7, at Sun Peaks Resort!
For over two decades the Sun Peaks Velocity Challenge & FIS Speed Ski World Cup has held the distinction of being the only speed skiing event held in North America and one of the longest running speed skiing events in the world.
Started back in the mid-1980’s by a group of local Tod Mountain speed demons, this event brings the world’s best speed ski athletes from up to 10 countries to Sun Peaks Resort each spring. Renowned for its crazy rolls and sheer drop, the Headwalls Speed Track is one of the most difficult tracks on the FIS Speed Ski World Cup tour, challenging the world's fastest skiers as they accelerate from 0 to 175 km/h in a mere 8 seconds. The jet engine sound of speed skiers flying past at over 160 km/h must be witnessed first hand.
Foot passenger tickets are available for purchase at Guest Services or any ticketing window for $10. This pass will take you to the top of the Sunburst chairlift where you watch the event from either the Sunburst Lodge, or from the off-load area for the Elevation chair (right off the Sunburst chair).
Special thanks to Sotheby's International Realty Canada, DB Performance, Sun Peaks Resort, Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge, Coast Sundance Lodge, The Grand Hotel & Conference Centre, Sun Peaks Cargo, and Sysco Food Services from Kelowna.