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Fundraising for Foundry

Posted:

May 12, 2021

There is nothing that creates a sense of community more than people coming together for a great cause! On April 2-4, 81 people ran or walked 4 miles (or biked 16km) every 4 hrs for 48hrs to raise funds to contribute to the start-up of Foundry East Kootenay. The Foundry will offer young people ages 12-24 health and wellness resources, services and supports online and through integrated service.

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Outdoors, trails, hiking, Mountain Biking, Fernie BC, Kootenays, FMBC, Fernie Trails Alliance

The Fernie Trails Alliance is Hiring

Posted:

May 05, 2021

Thanks to a fantastic grant opportunity from the Columbia Basin Trust, the Fernie Trails Alliance is able to hire for five, temporary summer positions, to work on our 2021 Trail Maintenance Program.

ABOUT: The trail network in Fernie, BC is one of the biggest assets in our community. The FTA is looking to hire a motivated Trail Crew Supervisor, along with four Crew members, to work on the 2021 Trail Maintenance Program.

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Fernie Trails Alliance, Fernie BC, Columbia Basin Trust, community, trails, hiking, Mountain Biking

Summer Opening at Island Lake Lodge

Event Date(s):

Friday, June 18, 2021

Island Lake Lodge opens for their summer season on June 18th until September 19th.

Island Lake Lodge is a special place deeply rooted in the local history of the Elk Valley and home to 800-year-old Cedar, Spruce & Douglas Fir Trees. With two restaurants, many hiking trails, accommodation, spa and more, you'll definitely be able to escape into nature.

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Island Lake Lodge, dining, Food, Fernie BC, hiking, fine dining

Columbia Basin Trust Supports Trail Improvements With Nearly $500,000

Posted:

Mar 02, 2021

Trails around the Columbia Basin will see upgrades and additions this spring to make them safer and more accessible. This is thanks to 25 new projects that are receiving nearly $500,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Trail Enhancement Grants.

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Columbia Basin Trust, Outdoors, Fernie BC, trails, hiking, Kootenays

A Breath of Fresh Air in Ridgemont

Posted:

Feb 09, 2021

Time: Approx. 45 mins - 1 hour
Distance: 5 km • Difficulty: Blue

During these uncertain times it’s important to carve out time for yourself. Getting outside and hitting the trails is a great way to take a mental break from your daily commitments and boost your energy. A breath of fresh air always feels good!

If you are pressed for time, an easily accessible area from town is the Ridgemont trail network, which is frequently groomed in the winter. You can do this fun loop on your bike or on foot.

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Outdoors, Fernie Trails Alliance, Ridgemont, hiking, walking, snowshoeing, adventure, Fernie BC

The Lizard

Posted:

Aug 14, 2020

If you’ve been following along since June, and finding all of the donation boxes for our summer Scavenger Hunt, you have reached two beautiful locations so far - The Fairy Creek Falls and the Cedar Forest off of Gorby Trail.

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trails, Fernie BC, Fernie Trails Alliance, Biking, hiking

Hollow Tree

Posted:

Aug 11, 2020

Summer at Fernie Alpine Resort is in full swing, with record summer passes purchased and many visitors and residents enjoying all that the lift-access offers including a variety of hikes and an extensive network of trails for all levels of riders and preferred styles of riding.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Mountain Biking, Outdoors, Fernie BC, hiking, Biking

Nature Bob's Hiking Challenge

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Sun Aug 16 2020.

Friday, August 14, 2020

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Time:

Come and experience our wonderful network of hiking trails, leading you through old-growth cedar forests and up into the alpine. A self-guided event that runs over the whole month of August.
There are 8 hiking trails to choose from with something for the whole family to enjoy. The more hikes you complete, the more entries into our prize draw at the end of the month.

Registration opens on August 1st.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, Outdoors, Fernie BC, Nature Bob

Nature Bob's Hiking Challenge

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Sun Aug 09 2020.

Friday, August 7, 2020

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Come and experience the wonderful network of hiking trails at Fernie Alpine Resort, leading you through old-growth cedar forests and up into the alpine. A self-guided event that runs over the whole month of August. There are 8 hiking trails to choose from with something for the whole family to enjoy. The more hikes you complete, the more entries into our prize draw at the end of the month.

Registration opens on August 1st.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, hiking, Outdoors, Fernie BC, Nature Bob

Island Lake Lodge Summer Opening 2020

Island Lake Lodge is excited to now be open for summer 2020! Here are some things they are doing to keep staff and guests safe this summer. Come on up and enjoy hiking, biking, dining and spend some much needed time in our wonderful day spa.

Island Lake Lodge, Spa, Fernie BC, Outdoors, hiking, Food, dining, fine dining