Snowmobiling

Fernie Snowmobile Association Wolf Moon Howler

Event Date(s):

Friday, January 6, 2023

Time:

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Join the Fernie Snowmobile Association on Friday, January 6th at the Rolling Hills cabin as we howl in celebration of the first full moon of 2023!

This family-friendly event commences at 7 pm with burgers and a bonfire:

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Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association, community

Bob Arnott Memorial Family Ride & BBQ

Event Date(s):

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Time:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Join the Fernie Snowmobile Association on Wednesday, December 28th as they ride in Memorial of past FSA President Bob Arnott and all sledders who, through the years, may not have made it home at the end of their day.

This family-friendly event will depart the Coal Creek Staging Area at 10am. We will ride as a group to the Rolling Hills Cabin for a BBQ, snacks, and moment of silence to recognize our fallen friends.

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Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association

FSA Avalanche Awareness & Demo Day

Event Date(s):

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Time:

10:00am - 3:00pm

Join the Fernie Snowmobile Association from 10am-3pm for a fun and educational day raising avalanche awareness within the Fernie and area snowmobile community. The Avalanche Canada South Rockies Field Team, Fernie Search and Rescue and local Sled Avalanche Education Pro’s Elk Valley Snow Shepherds will be on site with free training, safety demos, prize giveaways, BBQ lunch and more!

Visit the Fernie Snowmobile Association website for more details.

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Snowmobiling, winter, Outdoors, Sports, Fernie Snowmobile Association

The Last Day

Posted:

Feb 16, 2021

We get to the turn around and shut off the snowmobile. The stillness that follows is like music to my ears and I feel a tickle of pride knowing that I haven’t turned into the “sled neck” my friends were
sure I would become when I bought the machine four years ago. It is still simply a necessary tool.

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Outdoors, Fernie BC, exploring, adventure, winter, Snowmobiling

Special Public Avalanche Warning issued for much of Western Canada

Posted:

Dec 23, 2020

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational users of backcountry and frontcountry avalanche terrain, in effect immediately until Sunday, Dec. 27.

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Backcountry, winter safety, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, Snowmobiling, outdoor sports, Avalanche Canada

The Changing Face of Snowmobiling

Posted:

Dec 10, 2020

Ten months had passed since my snowmobile last saw daylight. But there I was, two hours back in the saddle weaving through a delicious technical treeline. Gluttonously feasting on a classic Fernie powder buffet. Stoked to be back at the table.

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Snowmobiling, sledding, Outdoors, winter, Fernie BC, Fernie Snowmobile Association

Intermediate Advanced Snowmobile Clinic

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 07 2021.

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Time:

You are a confident rider and enjoy steep, technical terrain but struggle to incorporate dynamic movement to maximize performance. Perhaps you have a few lingering ‘weak spots’ in your riding or feel you lack ‘flow’? In this high-energy clinic, coaches Steph and Dave will help you redefine your limits and Dial It In with professional level tips and tricks you can incorporate into your skills portfolio.

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Snowmobiling, Clinics, Workshops, Camps, Fernie BC, winter sports, Elk Valley Snow Shepherds

Snowmobile Clinic

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Sun Jan 10 2021.

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Time:

Do you ride occasionally in the backcountry or deep snow but are unable to sidehill confidently and struggle to countersteer? Wonder why you are stuck all the time? Apprehensive to try new things? Perhaps you feel limited due to a ‘weak-side’ or lack ‘flow’ in your riding. Steph and Dave Break It Down with systematic approaches to improve confidence and riding fundamentals through fun drills.

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Snowmobiling, Clinics, Workshops, Camps, Fernie BC, winter sports, Elk Valley Snow Shepherds

Best Place to Snowmobile

More and more people are travelling to Fernie with snowmobiles in tow. For those of you into this growing sport, here were your 2019 picks!

Gold:

Coal Creek

Silver:

Harvey Pass

Bronze:

Morrissey

Bob Arnott Memorial Family Snowmobile Ride & BBQ

Event Date(s):

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Time:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Join for this family-friendly memorial trail ride in honor of past FSA president Bob Arnott. Bob was instrumental in the construction of the Rolling Hills Cabin and the daily operations of the Fernie Snowmobile Association for many years. His legacy of stewardship and community spirit is recognized each winter in this ride and by an FSA scholarship awarded in his name each year to a student pursuing secondary education in the trades.

Departing Morrissey Staging Area at 10AM, BBQ at the Rolling Hills cabin at 12pm. All members welcome to attend.

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Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association