BC Alpine coaches and staff are still smiling from ear-to-ear after a massively successful camp and race series at Sun Peaks, to cap off the 2024-25 ski racing season and kick-start next season, all at the same time.
The racing and training conditions at Sun Peaks Resort were world-class, and teams from across B.C. and from other parts of Canada were ecstatic about the on-snow environment on home snow.
“Spring conditions, personal bests, and an unmatched training environment came together for a week of unforgettable skiing at the 2025 Mega Camp and Mega Cup Races,” said BC Alpine VP, Johnny Crichton.
With athletes and clubs from B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and the United States, this year’s event proved that world-class alpine training and competition can thrive right here at home—and at a fraction of the cost of traditional summer camps abroad. Link to results at the bottom of the story.
With the resort closed to the public and fully dedicated to ski racing, participating clubs had access to premium, uninterrupted terrain, top-tier grooming, and race-quality snow surface preparation throughout.
“From the opening day of camp to the final racer across the finish line, we showcased the full potential of late-season training in Canada,” explain Crichton.
World-Class Terrain, Homegrown Opportunity
According to Crichton, the elite alpine training environment was able to support every level, including:
- Roller Pack Lane – Perfect for athletes to develop foundational movement and agility.
- Cariboo Trail Pitch – A true technical challenge for SL and GS work, with consistent surface and very steep pitch.
- Speed Terrain – Super G blocks allowed safe and progressive speed exposure for U16 FIS-level racers- including a jump.
“This camp checked every box, great terrain, great surface, and no distractions,” said a coach from Ontario.
Mega Cup Races: Fair, Fast, and Full of PBs
The Mega Cup Races, held April 24–27, were a true highlight—executed with professionalism, precision, and athlete-centered intention. Despite late-season warmth, the race surface was kept firm and consistent thanks to a perfectly timed salt application program, high-level grooming, and a relentless commitment to efficiency.
Races were completed in under three hours, a near-unprecedented feat for a dual-gender, two-run FIS event with two separate courses and ~125 athletes. The result?
✅ Dozens of personal bests
✅ Safe, fair conditions from first racer to last
✅ No unnecessary delays! just great racing
Collaboration Across Clubs and Provinces
Mega Camp drew participation from all over Canada and beyond, creating a rich environment for collaboration and performance growth. Athletes and coaches from BC, Alberta, Ontario, and the U.S. shared training lanes, learned from each other, and pushed standards higher—all without the costs and logistics of international travel.
“It was high-performance, athlete-focused, and community-driven,” said BC Alpine VP Johnny Crichton. “This is the future—training together, investing locally, and making sure every athlete has access to excellence.”
A Blueprint for the Future
With elite terrain, zero public traffic, and a strong collective effort from clubs, coaches, and volunteers, Mega Camp 2025 delivered a spring training and racing model that’s sustainable, scalable, and proudly Canadian. Plans are already in the works to build on this momentum for Mega Camp 2026—and after what was accomplished this year, the expectations have never been higher.
Personal bests. Professional execution. Proudly Canadian.
