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Avalanche Canada Shutting Down Forecasting for the Season

Posted: 
Mar 24, 2020

Avalanche Canada will issue its final forecast for the season on March 28, which is about a month earlier than normal. The final three-day forecast will remain in effect until March 30.

Avalanche Canada’s forecasts rely primarily on data from a network of avalanche professionals across western Canada. The early closure of backcountry operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic has cut off much of that data stream, so the warning service is no longer receiving enough information to issue accurate forecasts. 

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Avalanche Canada, winter, weather, Fernie BC, Elk Valley

Griz Days: Snow to Ice(Cream) 2020

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 08 2020.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

We have placed four (4) sign posts in different locations on the trails around town. Prove you’ve completed each leg by taking a selfie at each of the four SNOW TO ICE signs within 72 hours! Bonus prize entries for multisport use! The Fernie Nordic Society trails will be free for non-members on Friday March 6, Saturday and Sunday March 8 to 7 pm. Join us at the Griz Days Full Moon ski at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre at 7 pm on Sunday for your ice cream prize. More chances for prizes for multi-sports while following the trail rules!

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Griz Days, Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Fernie BC, Festivals, Outdoors, winter

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

Best Place to Nordic Ski

Thanks to the Fernie Nordic Society, our classic and skate skiing options have grown over the last few years. Here are this year's picks.

Gold: 
Elk Valley Nordic Centre
Silver: 
Montane
Bronze: 
Golf Course

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

Best Area at Fernie Alpine Resort

There are so many great options at the hill, but of course we all have our favourites... some secret! These three received the top votes in 2019.

Gold: 
Currie Bowl
Silver: 
Cedar Bowl
Bronze: 
Snake Ridge

Best Place to Snowbike

Fat Biking has become a popular sport during the winter months in Fernie, with regular snow grooming and trails upon trails to explore. Here are this year’s top three!

Gold: 
Montane
Silver: 
Lazy Lizard
Bronze: 
Provincial Park

Snowshoe Adventures Not to Miss

Posted: 
Dec 21, 2019

Known for its deep powder days and great skiing, there's another fun way to explore the snow and all its winter beauty - with snowshoes! The trees covered in snow, glistening as the sun hits their surface with only the sound of your snowshoes crunching above the snow through the seemingly sleeping life of nature surrounding you. Winter brings a beautiful landscape just waiting to be discovered. Try these three snowshoe adventures for something new.

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winter, snowshoeing, Outdoors, Fernie BC, fitness, family fun, adventure

Winter Community Appreciation Day

Event Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Time: 
9:00am - 4:00pm

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, Fernie Alpine Resort will say 'Thank You' to local communities by offering a FREE day of skiing and riding to the residents of the Elk Valley – Fernie, Elko, Elkford, Grasmere, Jaffray and Sparwood as part of the annual Community Appreciation Day.

Please note that Photo ID and proof of local residency (driver's license, pay stub, utility bill, etc.) are required to receive the lift ticket. Tickets are only valid on January 12 and snow checks will not be issued on complimentary tickets.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, community, winter, Outdoors, family fun

Now This is the Way to Spend a Winter’s Day

Posted: 
Dec 18, 2019

Whether you’re here for a short or a long time, one thing is for sure - you want to experience the perfect winter’s day. For obvious reasons, there are varying opinions on just what this day would entail… so we got in touch with three avid winter recreationalists, each with their own passion and they gave us a run-down of what this day would look like from their perspective.

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winter, Outdoors, skiing, Fernie Alpine Resort, Elk Valley Snow Shepherds