The History of Tod Mountain & Growth Into Sun Peaks Resort

Tod Mountain's documented history dates back toand purchased Tod Mountain in 1992 for an
1961 when Burfield Lodge and Burfield Chairliftundisclosed amount. One year later, Nippon Cable
officially opened to the general public. Before then,developed a new long term plan which enabled the
Tod Mountain was a place where only wild powdercompany to sign a new Master Development
hunting ski-freaks dared go. Seven years of skiingAgreement with the Province of British Columbia. The
bliss passed by before an unfortunate fire accidentfirst phase of the plan initiated extensive
damaged the lift equipment resulting in a two yeardevelopment to the resort which included the
mountain closure from 1968 to 1970. Shortly afterconstruction of new runs, new facilities, three new
re-opening, two additional chairlifts were constructedlifts (two quads), and new infrastructure.
to prevent future mountain-wide closures.Approximately 12 million dollars were spent on the
As Tod Mountain became a more popular skifirst phase of development. During that same year,
destination to visit, the need for furtherTod Mountain officially became a part of the new
infrastructure arose. In 1988, a 49 lot subdivisionSun Peaks Resort.
helped satisfy that need as it was built directly acrossSince then, Sun Peaks Resort has gone through
the original Burfield Lodge. Two years later, furthersignificant advancement earning many desirable
infrastructure movement progressed as the pavingawards from a variety of organizations including Ski
of a new access road between Whitecroft Village toCanada Magazine, Snow Country Magazine, BC Hydro,
Tod Mountain was completed. These advancementsCadogan Guides, and the Canadian Ski Council. Today,
made the Mountain significantly more accessible toSun Peaks is one of the leading ski resorts in Canada
travellers and locals alike.and provides reasons to vacation during all months of
Japanese Nippon Cable Company Ltd. (now known asthe year.
Hi-Lex Corporation) recognized these advancements