Gentle Giant at Sun Peaks Resort

Easy · 646 m long with 49 m of vertical, averaging 4° and 9° at its steepest, facing SW.

Snow and sun

Gentle Giant is south-west-facing: warm afternoon sun, softens and refreezes the most after the sunniest aspect.

Grooming: classic. Lit for night skiing.

How to get to Gentle Giant

Lifts that reach the top: Platter Poma Lift (skiing novice terrain to get there); Tube Time Lift (skiing novice terrain to get there); Orient (skiing easy terrain to get there); Sundance Express Chairlift (skiing easy terrain to get there).

From the base area (about 2 minutes, easy skiing needed):

1. Ride Tube Time Lift
2. Ski Gentle Giant (easy)

Where it ends

Joins unnamed easy trail, Rambler. Nearest lifts from the bottom: Sundance Express Chairlift (1 min), Platter Poma Lift (1 min), Village Carpet Lift (1 min).

What people say

age Day Lodge at the base of the Sunburst and Sundance chairlifts. Outer layer should be water and wind resistant. Helmets are recommended for all participants and mandatory for certain lessons. Beginner TerrainSun Peaks has some of the best beginner terrain anywhere; from our beginner-only area to Gentle Giant and Hom…
— Explore Sports School

our beginner-only area to Gentle Giant and Homesteader, we offer fantastic progression on the mountain that helps beginners learn easily and quickly. EquipmentSki and snowboard boots should provide a relaxed and comfortable fit, designed to feel snug when done up providing foot stability. Take a lesson to ensure a safe…
— Explore Sports School