The epic weekend began with the acclaimed Ice Gala. Its second year in production, organizers Chantel Souliere and Lindsay Adams definitely took it to the next level this time around. Icy blues, silver, white and sparkling gems adorned the space. DJ's set the tone, enticing a growing crowd throughout the evening. Guests gambled their "Fernie" money, bet on prizes, purchased raffle tickets, and reveled in one of Fernie's only opportunities to dress in their swankiest outfits. 
What an evening! Advertisers, writers, and photographers joined us for the beginning of the evening. We wanted to thank them for their support over the last three years. At ten the doors opened to the community and the celebration continued into the wee hours.
Just three weeks ago we were biking. Yes, mostly on snow and ice with a few dry patches. Sometimes in mud and slush, which sure made things interesting. But biking all the same. It wasn’t until we realized that we couldn’t wash the multiple layers of mud off our bikes (as our outdoor water sources were turned off) that we decided to hang our two-wheel obsessions for the winter.