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01.31.12
Local's Report- January 31, 2012

The snow hasn't stopped since our last report, but instead of 70cms in one go, it's spread itself out with 10 or 20cm days here and there and one massive 39cm day just yesterday. Snow is in the forecast today and this evening, followed by a little sunshine and Vitamin D!

01.31.12
White Room Episodes - Island Lake Catskiing

Last year, the White Room TV Series from Hawaii came to Island Lake Lodge to film an episode! Here is the awesome result.

Last year, the White Room TV Series from Hawaii came to Island Lake Lodge to film an episode! Here is the awesome result.

01.25.12
New Tourism Fernie Winter Video - Music by Shred Kelly


Check out Tourism Fernie's newest winter video, showcasing all that we love about winter in Fernie! Music by Shred Kelly.

01.24.12
Fernie Pow Music Break - January, 2012


Salute Your Solution the Raconteurs

"There's nothing quite like an untracked run and the perfect song to accompany it."

01.24.12
Shred Kelly on Green Couch Session


Fernie's Shred Kelly on Green Couch Sessions

01.20.12
Local's Report - January 20, 2012

With a new Champagne Tuesday on the records, and more snow in the forecast, Fernie is a hot spot this coming weekend!

01.18.12
Champagne Tuesday - January 17, 2012

Kootenay Influence Ep.5 January 17th from Dylan Siggers on Vimeo.

Yesterday it snowed 92cms in 18 hours, and local videographer/artist Dylan Siggers captured it all so we can remember or mourn this day for years to come! I think we have a new champagne Tuesday!

01.16.12
Local's Report - January 16, 2012

At long last - SNOW! And lots of it. Fernie was buzzing this last week and the excitement continues with promising forecasts. While cold temperatures may accompany this next storm, not even -25 will deter powder enthusiasts.

01.14.12
Polar Peak First Chair, Fernie Alpine Resort with the Guide's Hut

Polar Peak First Chair @ Fernie Alpine Resort from Mark Gallup on Vimeo.

The grand opening of the Polar Peak Lift at Fernie Alpine Resort in Fernie, BC took place at 11am today (January 14, 2012), and The Guide's Hut was there front row and centre! Thanks for letting us tag along for the ride.

01.11.12
The Annual Re-Boot

How I learned the benefits of a detox or cleanse.

01.07.12
Local's Report, on the trails

With more sun shining than snow falling this last week, I took my adventures to the trails.

01.06.12
Fly Fishing in Fernie BC

This weather has us thinking about summer! Check out this new Fernie Tourism video by Nic Genovese.

12.30.11
What are you doing New Years Eve?

It's the Eve of New Year's Eve, what are your options in Fernie?

12.27.11
Fernie, BC Ski Report - December 2011

If you're headed to the hill and wondering what the conditions are like, look no further!

12.15.11
Fernie Gems Part 2 - local shopping favs

Here is the second installment of some of my favourite holiday and gift gems you can find locally! Happy Christmas celebrating and shopping, round three will be posted next week along with extended shopping hours at our local shops.

12.08.11
Christmas Playlist 2011 - Get Festive


Winter Song - Sara Bareilles/Ingrid Michaelson

Working on the January edition with our staff Christmas and Anniversary celebration coming up this evening, I created a playlist and enjoyed my first Christmas music session of the season to help get me into the mood! Enjoy, and happy holidays from us to you!!

12.06.11
Kootenay Influence Episode One - Polar Peak Chair Installation

Kootenay Influence Ep.1 Polar Peak Chair Installation from Dylan Siggers on Vimeo.

Dylan Siggers is letting us share the first episode of Kootenay Influence, in which he gets up close and personal with the new Polar Peak chair installation Looking forward to more from this young talent!

12.01.11
Fernie Gems Part 1 - a growing list of local shopping favs

It's difficult to select "favourites" when there are so many ridiculously talented individuals in Fernie producing amazing products or offering top of the line services or products, but here are a few regulars on my list in the first part of this holiday shopping blog!

11.17.11
Five Year Anniversary Fix Music Break!


Shake it Out - Florence and the Machine

All right, this one is upbeat as we are celebrating five years, the ski season, and Christmas on its way! Hope it gets you on your feet and dancing - a few new, a few old school.

Thanks to all who read the Fix, write for the Fix, take pics for the Fix... we love you. And thanks to Heather for a couple of song suggestions!

10.28.11
Time in Between Music Break


The Black Keys - Lonely Boy

Some of the music helping to pass the time at Fix Headquarters during the "time in between"!

10.05.11
Five Years Old

We're coming up on the Fernie Fix's five year anniversary and want to hear from YOU!

09.27.11
Fernie Fix - Winter Guide Playlist

Some new and some a little older, a great mix on a gloomy fall work day in Fernie, BC!

09.13.11
Busy Septembers

I've heard people say, "If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it." I'm sitting here amidst press times and events, thinking I may prove them wrong...

08.21.11
Island Lake Lodge's Balance of Power Teaser

Nice teaser Island Lake Lodge, we're stoked to see Balance of Power by the Rocky Mountain Sherpas and for the premiere of All.I.CAN this October in Fernie!

08.19.11
September Fix Music Break - Wapiti Playlist

With Wapiti beginning tonight I thought it fitting to make this month's playlist from the awesome artists hitting the stage in the Annex Park in Fernie! Enjoy :)