Fernie Mountain Recreation & Outdoor Guides
Submitted by
Fix on April 1, 2026.
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. Led by Living Lakes Canada, a water science and stewardship non-profit, this initiative is helping...
So, what are lichens? Lichens are not a single organism, like plants. Instead, they are made up of fungi in combination with a photobiont, either green algae and/or cyanobacteria. Together, these organisms form the symbiotic relationship known as a lichen. The algae or bacteria is the partner...
One of the local eateries has a sign over the door that reads something along the lines of, “The most beautiful women in the world walk through these doors.” At the Fernie Rod and Gun Club we feel the same way. The best shooters (and archers, more about them in a different issue) in the world...
Are you a woman or girl? Are you passionate about something? A woman in sport is a woman doing her true passion. Sports are a form of expression, a form of art, yet why then is being a woman in sport difficult? Women face sexism, stereotypes, lack of support and research, which makes doing what they...
It’s no secret this year’s Elk Valley winter weather has been questionable. Looking out the window you may think we’re experiencing a no-snow crisis. However, the data says otherwise, with local monitoring stations reporting above average precipitation. So, what’s the real story? Let’s look at our...
The Abi Moore Scholarship was created to honour Abi Moore who exemplified the values of community and was known for never leaving anyone behind. Her dedication and passion for the sport of running led to the development of a growing running community in Fernie which continues to this day through...
From January 29–February 1, 2026, the Nordiq Canada World Junior and U23 Trials were held at the Canmore Nordic Centre and two Fernie Nordic Society athletes qualified to represent Canada at the 2026 FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Ski Championships in Norway this March 2-8 - Ella Fuller and Louison...
If you were asked to picture water in Fernie, you might form an image of the Elk River and its many tributaries. Memories of river dips, paddling, or fishing might come to mind, but what about the ways we use water at home? The water we use for showering, washing dishes, and making coffee, all...
Submitted by
Fix on February 18, 2026.
(Columbia Basin) – This spring and summer, people across the Columbia Basin will gain jobs and develop work skills while helping improve recreational trails for residents and visitors. Through partnerships with community trails and recreation groups, Columbia Basin Trust’s Basin Job Experience Trail...
The age of the forests in and around Fernie are quite similar, with most of the trees having essentially sprouted at about the same time. That time being after the 1908 forest fire that razed the entire valley of its vegetation. Scorched earth is not always the most receptive to the germination of...
