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Fernie Trails Alliance AGM

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Time: 
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join the Fernie Trails Alliance for their AGM to find out more about the organization, successes for 2019 and plans for 2020.

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Fernie Trails Alliance, trails, Outdoors, Fernie BC, Elk Valley

Get the Girls Out Presented by SheJumps

Event Date: 
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Time: 
7:30am - 4:30pm

It's International Women's Day, and SheJumps want to celebrate women and girls on the snow!! SheJumps is coming back with 'Get the Girls Out' and have a whole day of fun activities planned.

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SheJumps, Fernie Alpine Resort, Outdoors, Sports, women

Jess Hotter, Freeride World Tour Athlete

Posted: 
Mar 03, 2020

Jess having a spot on the tour speaks volume on her skills and ability. Your technique in all snow conditions is dialed down, balance and control in the air is perfected, and you have fluidity and speed in your riding – all things the judges critique your line on.

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Sports, skiing, winter, Outdoors, Fernie BC, Danyal Taylor

Rockies Cave Exploration Presentation

Event Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2020
Time: 
5:00pm - 10:00pm

Admission by Donation (Suggested $5)

Presentation and Q & A discussing the Bisaro Cave Project
Explorers discover the deepest cave in Canada

Tags: 
The Arts Station, Fernie BC, Outdoors

Elk Valley Nordic Centre and The Elk River Trail

Posted: 
Feb 12, 2020

Have a great winter and don’t be afraid to show your love for the Fernie and Sparwood trails.

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Outdoors, Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Sparwood BC

Stargazing Snowshoe Fondue

Event Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2020
Time: 
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Learn the celestial constellations while snowshoeing under the romantic full "Snow Moon". Chocolate fondue to follow.

Price is $50/person and includes snowshoes and fondue. Register online.

Wild Nature Tours are led by local naturalists with all proceeds being returned to environmental education programming. Please meet at the Day Use Area at Mount Fernie Provincial Park.

Tags: 
Mount Fernie Provincial Park, snowshoeing, Outdoors, wildsight, Fernie BC

Winter Survival Skills

Event Date: 
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Time: 
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Inspired by the natural intelligence of nature, learn techniques for surviving if stranded outdoors. Participants will learn how to build a quinzhee, aka Canadian snow shelter, fire building techniques in snow, along with fun games and tasty treats. Wild Nature Tours are led by local naturalists with all proceeds being returned to environmental education programming.

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wildsight, family fun, Outdoors

For the Love of Dogs

Posted: 
Feb 04, 2020

Loving a dog may be different than a human, but it’s certainly not subpar. The beauty in their inability to verbally communicate with us is that instead, we naturally develop an emotional connection on a different level than those who we can share words with.

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Pets, Dogs, Fernie BC, Outdoors

Winter Tracking and Stalking

Event Date: 
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Time: 
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn to identify tracks and scat of winter wildlife. Read the stories in the snow about what activity is going on in your own backyard.

Wild Nature Tours are led by local naturalists with all proceeds being returned to environmental education programming.

Cost is $40 for nonmembers (includes lifetime Wildsight membership) and $30 for current Wildsight members. Sign up online.

Tags: 
Mount Fernie Provincial Park, wildsight, Outdoors, nature, family fun, Kids, Fernie BC

Wild Nature Workshop: Winter Wilds

Event Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Time: 
2:00pm - 4:00pm

While out on snowshoes, learn about winter ecology in the Elk Valley. Discover the secrets of plant and animal survival. All Wild Nature Workshops are delivered by local naturalists with proceeds being returned to environmental education programming.

Cost is $40 (includes lifetime Wildsight membership) and $30 for current Wildsight members. Programs meet at Day Use Area at Mount Fernie Provincial Park. Register online.

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wildsight, Wild Nature Tours, Outdoors, snowshoeing, Fernie BC, family fun