Snowshoe golf, anyone? Tee up in BC’s Thompson Okanagan
You’re lining up your shot. But in this case, you’re not looking out towards an endless swath of green – more like a snow-draped winter landscape. And a quick glance down at your feet doesn’t reveal a recently-buffed pair of cleats and a gleaming ball of white. No, you’ve got snowshoes strapped to your winter boots.
And your ball is neon green. Welcome to winter at Sun Peaks Resort. While skiers and boarders flock to the snow-blessed Thompson Okanagan resort to earn their turns, know this: there’s plenty of fun to be had in the snow, minus the boards and poles. Indeed, a round of golf – complete with snowshoes, coloured balls, and a map to traverse the landscape – is a quirky way to perfect your swing, and get the heart rate pounding in the process.
And once you’ve strapped on the snow crunchers, you might even find yourself in the mood for further exploration out-of-doors, complete with expert guides. The Alpine Snowshoe Brunch promises tracks along Tod Mountain, and a hot, hearty breakfast at Sunburst Mid Mountain Restaurant; snowshoeing under the stars offers a peaceful outing, and a cosy campfire dinner setting for the Moonlight Snowshoe Supper; and what’s a Snowshoe Marshmallow Roast without the roaring fire and toasted marshmallow-topped hot chocolate? A fitting end to a bit of snowy discovery.
www.sunpeaksresort.com
January 29, 2010
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