Homesteader at Sun Peaks Resort

Easy · 3472 m long with 472 m of vertical, averaging 8° and 14° at its steepest, facing S.

Snow and sun

Homesteader is equator-facing: the sunniest aspect, softens earliest and suffers most in warm spells.

Grooming: classic.

How to get to Homesteader

Lifts that reach the top: Sundance Express Chairlift (skiing novice terrain to get there); Crystal Quad (skiing intermediate terrain to get there); Burfield (skiing intermediate terrain to get there); West Bowl Express (skiing intermediate terrain to get there).

From the base area (about 9 minutes, easy skiing needed):

1. Ride Sundance Express Chairlift
2. Ski Homesteader (easy)

Where it ends

Joins Smooth Smoothie, 5 Mile, unnamed easy trail. Nearest lifts from the bottom: Sunburst Express (1 min), unnamed magic carpet (2 min), Sundance Express Chairlift (2 min).

What people say

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 Homesteader, we offe…
— 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