Sun Peaks (BC), Canada - The Austrians have returned to Sun Peaks Resort. The athletes on both the Austrian snowboard and alpine ski teams are training at the ski resort in the British Columbia Interior in final preparation before the 2010 Winter Olympics begin in Whistler and Vancouver.


The Austrians have had a long-term relationship with Sun Peaks Resort and spent a week at the resort in November prior to the start of the World Cup circuit.

In preparation for their arrival, Sun Peaks Mountain Operations worked diligently on the OSV run in the Nancy Greene International Race Centre to ensure the athletes had the best possible training before their Olympic events. Special preparations included water injection to harden the race surface.

“It’s fantastic to have this little piece of Olympic action right here at Sun Peaks Resort,” said Anne Haight, Sales and Marketing Director with Sun Peaks Resort Corporation. “We truly enjoy having them back and watching the team prepare for the race of their careers.”

The Austrians will transport team members by helicopter to the Whistler race events, landing north of the Olympic village.