Fernie Dunbar Summer Series Canada Cup / BC Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race
Get ready for a gravity-filled, energetic weekend of downhill racing. Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to partner with SE Racing, Cycling Canada, and Cycling BC to welcome back the Fernie Dunbar Summer Series Canada Cup / BC Cup Downhill Race. Fernie is the first of 3 stops on the Dunbar Summer Race series – the best downhill mountain bike series in Western Canada!
Keep an eye on this page for all event updates!
To keep informed on all the Dunbar Summer Series Races, visit their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/dunbarsummerseries
Registration:
Registration for the event is now open. Click the button below to register
Accommodation:
Camping
There are several options for camping for the event. Fernie has several campsites in town and close by. You can reserve spots in the following campgrounds for those looking for traditional campsites. Please book your camping early, as local campgrounds do sell out.
The Fernie RV Resort and Mt Fernie Provincial Park campgrounds are a short drive and located within 7km of the resort and venue.
Fernie RV Resort (full serviced sites and amenities including internet and laundry)
https://tourismfernie.com/accommodations/camping-rv/fernie-rv-resort
Mt Fernie Provincial Park (un-serviced sites but has washrooms, shower facilities and proper campsites with picnic tables and firepits)
https://tourismfernie.com/accommodations/camping-rv/mt-fernie-provincial-park
Camping is also just outside of town at both Mountain Shadows Camping in Sparwood (approx 25min drive to the resort) and Kikomun Provincial Park near Lake Koocanusa (approx 30min drive from the resort)
Mountain Shadows Campground (serviced sites)
https://www.mountainshadows.ca/
Kikomun Creek Provincial Park – 3 separate camping areas (mostly un-serviced sites with a limited number of sites with electrical hookups. Shower and washroom facilities available on site)
https://tourismfernie.com/accommodations/camping-rv/kikomun-creek
On-Site Camping
On-Site Camping at Fernie Alpine Resort
Basic parking lot camping may be available at the resort for the event. Limited spots available.
**ONSITE CAMPING UPDATE – RESERVATIONS ARE NOW SOLD OUT***
In the event of cancellations we will fill the available spot from our waiting list.
If you would like to join our waiting list please email [email protected] with your name, dates you would like to camp and size of your camping setup (tent / truck / RV under 40ft, RV over 40ft). Please be aware that cancellations are rare and we offer no guarantees that spaces will become available. We advise everyone on the waitlist to source alternative camping options (see the campground options above).
Cancellation & Changes Policy
- Cancellations made more than 1 week before you arrival date will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made within 1 week of your arrival date will only receive a refund if we are able to fill your space from our waitlist.
- Changes to arrival date must be made at least a week prior to arrival. Any changes to your booking within a week of the arrival date will not receive a refund.
Hotels:
There are a number of hotels both on mountain and in the town of Fernie (which is a 5 minute drive from the resort).
Racer Specials: Slopeside Lodge at the resort is offering racers 15% discount off your stay. To book call 1-250-423-2423 and use the code RACE. Please note discount is subject to availability.
Racers can book hotels via RCR Central Reservations. You can browse and book hotels online via the link below or call RCR Central Reservations at 1-800-258-7669.
https://inntopia.travel/Ecomm/Shop/Lodging/817293/
For those needing lift tickets for family/support crew you can also book a vacation package with lift tickets included: https://skircr.com/vacations/summer-vacation-packages/
(racers will get discounted lift tickets on site).
Please book your hotel stay early as accommodation does book up quicky in the summer months.
Lift Tickets:
Racers will receive discounted lift tickets for July 5, 6 & 7. To receive the discount, racers must be pre-registered for the event and pay for and pick up their tickets in person.
Discount is as follows: 20% for July 5th, 50% for July 6th & 7th (racers can purchase multi-day).
Racers can pick up lift tickets during the following times:
EARLY PICKUP Thursday, July 4th
Lift Tickets will be available at Guest Services from 3pm – 7pm.
(For those in the resort early, beat the lineups and rush on Friday morning and pick up your lift tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday early)
REGULAR TICKET PICKUP: Friday, July 5th through Sunday, July 7th
Please go to the designated Lift Ticket Window outside Guest Services for the following times:
Friday, July 5th – 8:30am- 8:00pm
Saturday, July 6th – 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, July 7th – 8:00am – 11:00am
All racers must complete an RCR Bike Park Waiver online before purchasing their ticket. Please do this online ahead of time via the following link – https://passes.skircr.com/waiverNSSummer/signupFull.aspx?w=bike
Once the waiver is complete, you will receive a confirmation page with a unique ID code. Save a screenshot of the confirmation page or the confirmation email to show the guest services/ticket window staff member that the waiver has been completed.
Please have the confirmation ready ahead of time to speed up the ticket purchasing and pickup process.
**Racers 15 years of age and younger must have their parent or legal guardian fill out the waiver for them. Please ensure the waiver is in the Racer’s Name (not the parental name).
Course Map:
See the course maps below.
Tech Guide:
2024 Tech Guide is available here.
Schedule:
2024 schedule is available here
Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed for the event to help as course marshalls along the course. If you’re interested in volunteering please fill out this jotform link.
Team Tents:
The team tent setup will be in the upper parking lot near the finish line. Team tents can be set up to the left of the sponsor tents and along the back of the lot. See the team tent area map here: https://skifernie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Team-Tent-Area.png
Team Tent Rules:
– All tents must have weights to tie down their tents. That area does get quite windy with large wind gusts.
– Open alcohol is not allowed
– All garbage and attractants MUST be removed each evening. We have brought in a large green bin in the lower lot to place your garbage. (Do not leave garbage bags beside any of the bins, please deposit them INSIDE the bin) There is a bear that has been active in the base area & surrounding community. Please help us keep the area attractant (and bear-free) for the weekend.
THANK YOU
Thank you to SE Racing and Dunbar Cycles for supporting this event.
‘We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia for funding through the BC Fairs, Festivals, and Events Recovery Grant’.
