Sun Peaks to host Austrian team in November

Sun Peaks to host Austrian team in November{mosimage}October 13, 2005 (Sun Peaks, B.C.) Sun Peaks Resort has been selected by the Austrian National Ski Team as its North American early season training venue.

The Austrian team will start training at Sun Peaks Resort on November 5, 2005 in preparation for the World Cup circuit that starts at Lake Louise and Aspen before heading to Europe.

‘We are ecstatic about hosting one of the true superpowers of international skiing’ says Darcy Alexander, Vice President and General Manager of Sun Peaks Resort Corporation. ‘The status the team brings will further the reputation and awareness of Sun Peaks. The ability to host a team such as this also attests to the high quality of Sun Peaks’ facilities, reliable snow and the extensive commitment the resort has made to our guests through summer grooming and snowmaking.’

The Austrian team will also be the first to train on the new Nancy Greene International Race Centre built this summer. The race center is one of very few Canadian venues that can offer suitable terrain above 1600 metres. ‘Elevation means snow’ explains Jamie Tattersfield, mountain operations manager for Sun Peaks Resort Corporation. ‘The combination of the centre’s elevation, summer grooming, and expanded snowmaking makes it one of the premier race centres in the country.’ The Austrian team will train from early to mid November each year leading up the Winter Olympics and just prior to the Games in February 2010.

The Nancy Greene International Race Center features varied terrain with rolls and steep fall lines, permanent safety netting, and electronics for timing. The terrain allows athletes and coaches to prepare for different types of disciplines and terrain features. The Nancy Greene International Race Centre will be available for ski teams to train and race throughout the season, from November to April.

Sun Peaks Resort opens for public skiing on Saturday, November 19, 2005. Resort webcams can be found at www.sunpeaksresort.com.

-press release