PGA of BC Board
As mentioned in my previous blog being in the golf business allows for some interesting travel. Again being involved with the PGA of BC board of directors allowed for this year’s trip, returning to Sun Peaks Resort.
The PGA of BC board meets every year in January, addressing the up coming budget, policy and procedures. In addition to the business end, the board feels it’s a nice time of year to include some family gatherings in the form of a group dinner. Some board members choose to travel alone still and get a break, while others embrace the opportunity.
Sun Peaks Resort has been the chosen place to host these meeting for the past two years. Some would wonder why all the way to Sun Peaks to host a meeting. The truth is in 2008 the PGA hosted a Pro-Lady golf event there (which Team Long Beach won.) The attendance for that event was poor, and we had booked a number of hotel rooms that did not get filled. The Delta Hotel in Sun Peaks was kind enough to offer a credit for these un used rooms.
What a better place to host the January board meeting, were the families can enjoy the outdoors, and gather for a great dinner.
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun peaks Resort is located approx 35 minutes from the town of Kamloops. It’s a great drive providing the roads are clear which they were. Upon arriving in the ski/ golf resort I was amazed of how easy everything was to find. The village is laid out so perfectly. This may be from my prior visits, but the place makes you feel very comfortable.
Delta Hotels
As mentioned we were staying in the Delta Hotel at Sun Peaks. This very large property extends over most of the village and is impossible to miss.
The Service at the front desk was great as they checked us in and directed us to the underground parking. Our truck couldn’t fit in the parking space provided for us as the ceiling was to low, but the Delta staff made other arrangements for us.
Fun in the Snow
Monday was out meeting day so the wife and kids enjoyed some snow time, making snow angels and finding a hill to use their crazy carpets. The next day was free for all and we decided to enroll the kids in ski lessons.
They both loved the experience. Learning to ski at 3 and 4 years old I’m sure is the best way, and not from their poor skiing parents.. After Skiing we decided to swim some more in the outdoor pool and hot tub. The -14 temp freezes the tops of your head so you have to make sure your underwater every couple of minutes.
The tube park was the next thing on the list. Great fun zipping down the tube line. We actually had a good wipe out here as one of the tubes flipped over. Good thing the 3 year old didn’t go flying off.
Having booked into the hotel we had no choice to dine at the restaurant for every meal. As one tends to gets tired of hotel food this was not the case here. Mantels Bar and Grill had great food and great service. They took care of the kids so well, and made the entire experience very memorable.
All in all Sun Peaks Resort is an excellent choice for a ski, and or golf getaway, it has everything a family needs to enjoy the outdoors. The service was fantastic for the entire three days,and would recommend this trip to anyone.
We are not very ski savvy, but felt very comfortable with everything.
As the PGA of BC board has used up the credit from the Delta its doubtful we will return in 2011 for our annual meeting, but it would be my hopes to return with the family some day.
As mentioned in my previous blog being in the golf business allows for some interesting travel. Again being involved with the PGA of BC board of directors allowed for this year’s trip, returning to Sun Peaks Resort.
The PGA of BC board meets every year in January, addressing the up coming budget, policy and procedures. In addition to the business end, the board feels it’s a nice time of year to include some family gatherings in the form of a group dinner. Some board members choose to travel alone still and get a break, while others embrace the opportunity.
Sun Peaks Resort has been the chosen place to host these meeting for the past two years. Some would wonder why all the way to Sun Peaks to host a meeting. The truth is in 2008 the PGA hosted a Pro-Lady golf event there (which Team Long Beach won.) The attendance for that event was poor, and we had booked a number of hotel rooms that did not get filled. The Delta Hotel in Sun Peaks was kind enough to offer a credit for these un used rooms.
What a better place to host the January board meeting, were the families can enjoy the outdoors, and gather for a great dinner.
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun peaks Resort is located approx 35 minutes from the town of Kamloops. It’s a great drive providing the roads are clear which they were. Upon arriving in the ski/ golf resort I was amazed of how easy everything was to find. The village is laid out so perfectly. This may be from my prior visits, but the place makes you feel very comfortable.
Delta Hotels
As mentioned we were staying in the Delta Hotel at Sun Peaks. This very large property extends over most of the village and is impossible to miss.
The Service at the front desk was great as they checked us in and directed us to the underground parking. Our truck couldn’t fit in the parking space provided for us as the ceiling was to low, but the Delta staff made other arrangements for us.
Fun in the Snow
Monday was out meeting day so the wife and kids enjoyed some snow time, making snow angels and finding a hill to use their crazy carpets. The next day was free for all and we decided to enroll the kids in ski lessons.
They both loved the experience. Learning to ski at 3 and 4 years old I’m sure is the best way, and not from their poor skiing parents.. After Skiing we decided to swim some more in the outdoor pool and hot tub. The -14 temp freezes the tops of your head so you have to make sure your underwater every couple of minutes.
The tube park was the next thing on the list. Great fun zipping down the tube line. We actually had a good wipe out here as one of the tubes flipped over. Good thing the 3 year old didn’t go flying off.
Having booked into the hotel we had no choice to dine at the restaurant for every meal. As one tends to gets tired of hotel food this was not the case here. Mantels Bar and Grill had great food and great service. They took care of the kids so well, and made the entire experience very memorable.
All in all Sun Peaks Resort is an excellent choice for a ski, and or golf getaway, it has everything a family needs to enjoy the outdoors. The service was fantastic for the entire three days,and would recommend this trip to anyone.
We are not very ski savvy, but felt very comfortable with everything.
As the PGA of BC board has used up the credit from the Delta its doubtful we will return in 2011 for our annual meeting, but it would be my hopes to return with the family some day.
Good stuff Gibby. Not sure I want to be on the same mountain as you but I agree that if you want to learn to ski...do it sooner than later...not as far to fall.
ReplyDeleteI have been to this resort for the very same reason and recall the atmospher to be very welcoming...except when Nancy Green scolded me for bringing skiis into her lodge...apparently there are ski lockers...I didn't know, they weren't my skis...I was carrying them for a friend.
Not sure I am bent on the PGA of BC thing...I guess I am too oldschool but I do appreciate what it takes to serve on that board or any other board and I applaude you and the other board members and thank you for you time. It isn't a walk in the park.
Now go get your surfboard. Wardo