Outdoors
Fernie Winters - Frantic but Fun by Simon Piney
One of the most magical aspects of living in Fernie is the changing of the seasons.
Fall Fly Fishing with Wayne Osborne
As usual September proved to be one of best times of the year to fish the Elk. Prevalent hatches of tiny BWO's down to size 22-24, Flavs and Slatewing Duns in the size 12-14 range (Olive Haze and Grey Para Hares Ear) and large Fall Caddis which should continue through October. I have found Orange or Royal PMX in size 6-8 work well when the Fall Caddis are around.
EA Sports
I am a sports nerd. I love sports. I can barely skate but I love the game of hockey. I am afraid of a baseball, but still played on a softball team for years so I could umpire games.
First Turns of the Season!
On the weekend Matt Mosteller, VP of Marketing & Sales at Fernie Alpine Resort, skied Currie Bowl. This marked the first ski turns of the 2010/11 Ski Season in North America! Robin Siggers was on hand to take the photograph. Looks like it's going to be a great ski season!
Racers' Corner - Lori Kennedy, Triathlete
Lori Kennedy is a born and raised Fernie girl. She came back to Fernie after having left for a few years post High School. She was working full time at the mine until she met her husband, had two children and became a full time stay at home mom.
Fall Fly Fishing with Wayne Osborne
Just because most of the traditional summer holiday fly fishing anglers, who ascend on Fernie every year to fish the world renowned blue ribbon Elk River and tributaries, have gone home, it doesn't mean that the fly fishing season is over. Far from it, as those in the know will contest, fall can provide some of the best fishing of the year.
Learning to Control Ball Flight by Scott Shouldice, CPGA Professional FGCC
Once you are able to consistently hit good shots, the next step to improving your game is learning to control your ball flight. This means hitting fades, draws, or knock down shots. During a round of golf you may find yourself in a situation where you need to either curve the ball or hit it low to avoid hitting trees or other obstacles. Here are some tips to help you get out of these situations.
1) LEARN TO FADE OR SLICE THE BALL
Study Nature, Not Books
Brilliant sapphire blue sky. Yellow leaves drift to the forest floor and crunch underfoot. Fluffy seeds float through the air. Birds and insects are silent. Cool crisp mornings precede hot, dry afternoons. Fall is the season for change; not only preparing for winter, but preparing for life.
Unfortunately, glorious memories of nature’s autumn display mingle with great angst and panic of the coming school year. Nearly a half century later I can reflect back on those gut wrenching emotions and understand why I was so troubled by September.
Racers' Corner - Christine Misseghers, Mountain Biker
This column began a few months ago in an effort to uncover individuals in Fernie that manage work, families, social lives, and a training regime.
Fly Fishing in Fernie by Wayne Osborne
Photo by Dave Brown & Fernie Fly Fishing
The weather has been cool and wet but the fishing has been hot on dry flies. The Elk has been on fire.
Through July, as a general rule, Stoneflies were coming off in big numbers earlier in the day, with massive Mayfly hatches in the afternoon followed by Caddis hatches in the early evening. That's not unusual, but the Mayfly hatches were exceptional.
Floating the Elk River - Fun, But Safe?
Lee-Anne and family floating the Elk River
Fly Fishing in Fernie by Wayne Osborne
The rivers opened on June 15 after being closed since April 1 to protect the spawning season for wild Westslope Cutthroat Trout, for which the Elk Valley is famous. July is the month that fly anglers from all over the globe start to descend on Fernie to enjoy a truly unique and incredible dry fly fishery. The rivers streams and lakes around Fernie provide fly fishing opportunities that are simply as good as it gets.
