I’ve moved 5,000 miles to a Canadian resort with my instructor boyfriend – and I can’t ski
I said no to this trip; sat at home in England, thinking about the risk, it seemed as though it would be greater than the reward. Why would a nearly-thirty-year-old – who has never skied and has a layering system for mild UK spring conditions – want to relocate 5,000 miles overseas to minus 20
That Thing About Fernie
What makes Fernie amazing is different than what most cities care to boast about. I moved here (basically) sight unseen. Having visited here once before (and when I had pneumonia), I didn’t have much to go off of. Yet, I was drawn to Fernie in a way that is difficult to describe. I’ve lived all
#FernieStoke Ski Shuttle
For all information on the Fernie Ski Shuttle, please visit the following website. #FernieStoke Local Ski Shuttle
Summer of ’22
Tomorrow is the day, we open for summer 2022! Enjoy lift-accessed mountain biking, hiking & sightseeing all summer long! The Elk Chair will be open daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm (with extended hours from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm on Thursdays). Our summer operations run from June 25th to September 5th After a
Skiing Through New Eyes
I usually avoid weekends at the ski resort. Being a Fernie local, I can pick my days, and I prefer the less crowded days for obvious reasons. But this year, I found a new appreciation for the busy days and found myself marvelled by the action of packed lift lines and busy runs. My dad,
Fernie Ski Patrol’s Mentorship Legacy and Future
How does mentorship play a role in professional development on the mountain? Fernie Alpine Resort is home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Western Canada. With the elite terrain and large snowfall comes huge responsibilities for ski patrollers. Besides getting to ski powder while the rest of us wait with nervous anticipation
Get the Girls Out! International Women’s Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
This weekend Fernie Alpine Resort is celebrating International Women’s Day with SheJumps! You can play the online Get the Girls Out! game all weekend (Friday – Sunday) and meet up for in-person activities on Sunday, March 6 at the Elk Base. SheJumps Get the Girls Out! is a national campaign to unite women as they
SUDDEN SHIFT
“That was some of the deepest snow I’ve ever skied!” I heard those exact words from two different friends last weekend. One of those friends was with me on our first tour of Outer Siberia just outside the Resort boundary, then the next day, we had the same conditions but inside the ski hill ropes.
New season, new systems!
New season, new systems! How to smooth out your first day on the slopes. Well, here we are! We’ve made it to another ski season during a pandemic, and while some regulations will stay the same as last season, we are also dealing with a few new ones. Here are some guidelines to help make
A FAR Out Summer – Family Hike
During this summer’s first heatwave, it was extremely challenging to find things to do with the kids. With a Park Pass at Fernie Alpine Resort, and it being community week, I decided on an exciting, lift-access hiking adventure… I mean, how could they say no to a ride up, and a hike (downhill!) to the
A FAR Out Summer – Uphill Enduro
Last year, when the pandemic hit and my two girls were suddenly home I felt a heavy responsibility to keep them active physically and mentally, on top of staying safe. Where better to take the learning than outdoors? Each week, I would shake things up by heading somewhere new and inspiring. Reading circle at Silver
Fernie Alpine Resort’s Multi-Use Trail System
Important Update – June 25, 2021 Fernie Alpine Resort is excited to announce that, as of June 26, 2021, guests will once again have access to our complete multiuse trail system, which includes all trails outside our winter/summer operational boundaries. All users will now be required to have a valid FAR Multi-Use Trails Access Pass
