😎 Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks – Summer 2025! 🌞

Adaptive Sports is excited to announce the launch of its Summer Programming! 

There are a variety of activities to choose from:

Outdoor Summer Experiences – Registration Begins June 15 2025

Starting July 5th 2025, ASSP is offering accessible summer outdoor experiences to individuals living with neuro-divergent challenges. Participate in alpine hiking, alpine disc golf, & Stand Up Paddle boarding. We will be launching our first ever Adaptive Mountain Biking Program at Peaks Pedalfest, labour day weekend. Try one activity, or try them all! 

Outdoor Summer Experience Details & Registration

Alpine HIKING with Nan Stevens

Experience the very best of what the Sun Peaks alpine playground has to offer; from panoramic views and vivid wildflowers to artifacts of days past and the rich history behind them! Led by ASSP President Nan Stevens, joined by ASSP instructors.

Dates: Saturday July 5th

Deadline to Register:

June 28th

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Ages 10+

Maximum 6 people

Cost: Lift Ticket* + CADS membership (see below)

What to bring? A picnic lunch, water and snacks in a backpack

ALPINE HIKING + DISC GOLF with Riann and Ilkay

Experience the very best of what the Sun Peaks alpine playground has to offer; from panoramic views and vivid wildflowers to artifacts of days past and the rich history behind them! Challenging holes, diverse terrain with natural features, and scenic viewpoints await, all from the top of the Sunburst Express chairlift. Get ready to make some fun mountain memories. Led by experienced ASSP volunteers, Riann  and Ilkay 

Dates: Saturday August 9th

Deadline to Register:

August 2nd for August 9th

Time: 10am-1pm

Ages 10+

Maximum 6 people

Cost: Lift Ticket* + CADS membership

*Summer Alpine Lift Tickets

• If you have purchased your 2025-26 alpine season pass (for skiing/snowboarding), it is also valid for summer lift access for hiking. There is no extra cost for you!
• ASSP members entitled to 50% off the price of day lift ticket 

2025 Summer Lift Pass Day Rates

Adult  19-64 $31 ($15.50 ASSP students)

Youth  3-18 $25 ($12.50 ASSP students)

Child   6-12  $19 ($9.50 ASSP students)

SUP with Paddlesurfit & Bodie Shandro

Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Bodie Shandro of paddlesurfit. Learn to Stand Up Paddle with “Canada’s first professionally certified instructor,” Bodie Shandro. Lesson covers equipment familiarization, dry-land instruction, water safety, board transport, stance and balance and fundamental paddling techniques. All equipment is included (board, paddle, PFD and leash).

Please Note: Lessons are held at Surfit’s location at Heffley Lake. To access the waterfront, individuals are required to navigate a steep, rugged trail down to the dock.

Location: 2288 Heffley Lake Road

Know before you Go/Driving Directions

Dates: Friday mornings July 18th & August 15th

Deadline to Register:

July 11th for July 18th

August 8th for August 15th

Time: 10am-12pm

Ages 13+

Maximum 3 people

Cost: $100

Includes: all equipment and 2 hour lesson

CADS Membership Required for Participation in all Summer Experiences

CADS/BCAS/ASSP Membership Required to participate in all programs. Membership is valid from July 1 -June 30th. Membership allows for participation in our 2024-25 Summer & Winter programming. 

CADS Student Yearly Membership $71 

CADS Friend/Caregiver Yearly Membership $66

CADS 1 Day $10.50

Summer Outdoor Experiences Registration Process

Registration Begins June 15  2025

Register online through Snowline at http://assp.skiportal.org

Registration Requirements

1. Set up/Login to your Profile in Snowline
2. Purchase Membership if you don’t already have one. One day memberships available!
3. Complete CADS Waivers
4. Complete Medical Form/Waiver
5. Complete Third Party Waivers if applicable
6. Registration submitted for review
7. Registration accepted
8. Provide payment for program fees
   

Registration Policies

1. Membership is required for participation in all programs. Membership fees are non-refundable.
2. Methods of Payment: Online payments only. Credit Cards accepted, VISA & MASTERCARD.
3. Autism funding accepted. Please inform the office at time of booking by emailing adaptivesportsatsunpeaks@gmail.com. Include first and last name of student and program AFU funding should be applied to. For more info go to Autism Funding.
4. Programs will run pending registration. If cancellation is necessary, ASSP will notify you and fees will be fully refunded.
5. Winter Programming – locals registration is limited to a maximum total of 10 lessons for locals lesson sets and drop-ins combined.
6. Winter Programming – out of town guests registration is limited to a maximum total of 10 drop-in lessons.
7. Force Majeure – No refunds will be issued if a lesson or program is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, power outages etc.
8. Cold Weather Policy – Lessons/programs cancelled if the temperature is -15 degrees celsius or colder, -12 degrees celsius for sit-skiers.
   

Email adaptivesportsatsunpeaks@gmail.com for more details or to ask questions.