Shames Mountain Ski Area vs Sun Peaks Resort

Shames Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) and Sun Peaks Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatShames Mountain Ski AreaSun Peaks Resort
Vertical drop1,467 ft (447 m)2,910 ft (887 m)
Summit elevation3,809 ft6,847 ft
Base elevation2,346 ft3,937 ft
Lifts313
Runs27254
Beginner terrain26%33%
Intermediate terrain56%34%
Expert terrain18%33%
Night skiing-Yes

Sun Peaks Resort has the bigger vertical (2,910 ft vs 1,467 ft); Sun Peaks Resort has more runs (254 vs 27); Sun Peaks Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shames Mountain Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
Sun Peaks ResortIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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