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2026.27 LESSONS & PROGRAMS INTEREST LIST

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT

World-Class Coaching. Local Expertise.

At the Fernie Performance Academy, our greatest strength is our people. Our team of Level 3 and Level 4 instructors bring decades of international experience coaching at the highest levels, training other professionals, and skiing Fernie inside and out.

Learn from the Best
Each coach offers a unique perspective, but they all share the same goal: to deliver world-class instruction in a supportive, motivating environment.

Whether you want to:

  • Refine your carving technique
  • Gain confidence in bumps or steeper terrain
  • Explore Fernie's legendary big-mountain lines

There’s a Performance Academy camp designed for you.

How It Works

  • Choose a Camp: Join one of our scheduled multi-day camps throughout the season.
  • Custom Coaching: Build a personalised program with your preferred coach.
  • Private Sessions: Book a Performance Academy Private for a fully tailored, one-on-one experience.

All programs feature small groups, individualised feedback, and video analysis to fast-track your progress and boost confidence on snow.

Meet Your Coaches
Explore our instructor profiles below and find the Performance Academy experience that fits your goals this winter.

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY CAMPS

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY SKI CAMPS

Ages 18+

Focused Coaching. Meaningful Progress.

Immersive 1-Day Camps for Dedicated Skiers. Designed for skiers ready to refine their technique and confidence across varied terrain. Led by our Level 3 & 4 instructors, these small-group camps offer in-depth coaching in a supportive, motivating environment.

Camp Details:

  • Duration: 5 hours of coaching per day.

  • Group Size: Maximum 6 participants

  • Requirements: Confident on upper-mountain terrain (Ages 18+)

Duration Start Date Regular Rate  
1 Day Dec. 26, 2026 $289 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day Jan. 9, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day Feb. 13, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day Mar. 6, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY SNOWBOARD CAMPS

Ages 18+

Focused Coaching. Meaningful Progress.

Immersive 1-Day Camps. Take a deeper dive into your riding with a full day of focused technical coaching, designed for snowboarders ready to refine their technique and confidence across varied terrain. Led by our Level 3 & 4 instructors, these small-group camps offer in-depth coaching in a supportive, motivating environment.

Camp Details:

  • Duration: 5 hours of coaching per day.

  • Group Size: Maximum 6 participants

  • Requirements: Confident on upper-mountain terrain (Ages 18+)

Duration Start Date Regular Rate  
1 Day Dec. 26, 2026 $289 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day Jan. 2, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day Feb. 13, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day Mar. 6, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY STEEP & DEEP

Ski & Snowboard, Ages 18+

Take Your Skills Deeper Into the Mountain.

Two days. Challenging terrain. The best conditions Fernie gives us.

Steep & Deep is an immersive two-day camp for advanced and expert skiers or snowboarders who want to explore more of Fernie while developing the skills and tactics to handle challenging off-piste terrain. Led by experienced local coaches, these camps take your skills out into the mountain. We’ll seek out the best terrain and snow available, using Fernie’s steeps, bowls, trees, powder and variable conditions to develop adaptability, confidence and stronger all-mountain performance.

Conditions will determine exactly where each day takes us — powder is never guaranteed — but the goal remains the same: great skiing and riding, challenging terrain, expert coaching and two days exploring what Fernie does best.

Camp Details:

  • Duration: 2 days – 5 hours of coaching per day


  • Group Size: Maximum 6 participants


  • Level: Advanced – Expert


  • Ages: 18+


  • Meeting Place: Winter Sports School Meeting Place

 

Ski Dates:
December 29-30 2026, February 11–12 2027, March 12-13 2027

Snowboard Dates:
December 29-30 2026, February 11–12 2027

Duration Start Date Regular Rate Ski Snowboard
2 Days Dec. 29 & 30, 2026 $529 CALL TO BOOK CALL TO BOOK
2 Days Feb. 11 & 12, 2027 $529 CALL TO BOOK CALL TO BOOK
2 Days Mar. 12 & 13, 2027 $529 CALL TO BOOK -

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PRIVATES

Performance Academy Private Ski Lesson

Ages 18+

Personalized, High-Performance Coaching

Prefer a one-on-one approach? A Performance Academy Private gives you the opportunity to focus entirely on your individual goals. These sessions combine terrain-based learning, detailed video analysis, and personalized feedback to accelerate your development on snow. Lessons suitable for individuals or small private groups (up to 3 people).

Perfect for intermediate to expert skiers looking to progress faster and gain insights directly from our most experienced coaches.
Duration  Regular Rate  
2 Hours $389 BOOK ONLINE
3 Hours $489 BOOK ONLINE
6 Hours $769 BOOK ONLINE

Performance Academy Private Snowboard Lesson

Ages 18+

Personalized, High-Performance Coaching

Prefer a one-on-one approach? A Performance Academy Private gives you the opportunity to focus entirely on your individual goals. These sessions combine terrain-based learning, detailed video analysis, and personalized feedback to accelerate your development on snow. Lessons suitable for individuals or small private groups (up to 3 people).

Perfect for intermediate to expert riders looking to progress faster and gain insights directly from our most experienced coaches.

Duration  Regular Rate  
2 Hours $389 BOOK ONLINE
3 Hours $489 BOOK ONLINE
6 Hours $769 BOOK ONLINE

SPECIALIZED COACHING & CAMPS

SKI

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY WITH BRIDGET HEMSTED

CSIA Level 3, CSIA Level 4 Teach

Bridget is a very experienced CSIA Level 3 Instructor with Level 4 Teaching certification and over 30 years of coaching experience. She blends technical skiing with balance, alignment, and mindful movement, helping skiers connect body awareness with performance and unlock a new sense of flow on snow.

Choose from scheduled Big Mountain women’s specific performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

CAMPS OFFERED: TBC

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY WITH JULIE BERNASCONI

CSIA Level 4, Park Certified, IFSA Level 1, ACA Entry Level Coach

Julie Bernasconi is one of Fernie’s most experienced Level 4 pros.

With decades of coaching expertise and a supportive, approachable style, she helps skiers feel inspired to push their performance and empowered to explore new terrain with confidence.

Choose from scheduled Big Mountain women’s specific performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

Big Mountain women’s specific performance camps can be taken individually or together for a complementary progression.

CAMPS OFFERED: TBC

Performance Academy with Karlyn Renwick

CSIA Level 4, ACA Development Level Coach
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sport Recreation Management and Supply Chain Management

Karlyn Renwick is a CSIA Level 4 Instructor, Ultimate Ski Congress Coach, and former FIS circuit racer with over 15 years of experience in the snow sports industry. Her journey from competitive ski racing to high-level coaching has shaped a deep understanding of both performance and progression. Karlyn brings a unique balance of technical precision, passion, and positivity to every session.

Her coaching style blends high-performance insight and a sharp eye for detail. She leads with an encouraging, student-centred approach focused on developing strong fundamentals through the “how” and “why”, building confidence, and pushing each skier’s potential to new heights. Whether she’s coaching aspiring instructors, guiding athletes through skill refinement, or fostering a supportive learning environment for ski enthusiasts looking to make their skiing easier and more efficient, Karlyn’s goal is simple: to help every skier move with more confidence, efficiency, and joy, one turn at a time.

Join Karlyn to refine your skills, challenge your limits, unlock your full potential, and experience elite-level coaching in a motivating, simple, and fun environment.

CAMPS OFFERED: TBC

Performance Academy with KAY CHESLEY

CSIA Level 3, Development Level ACA Coach

With over 30 years in the industry, Kay Chesley has coached every level of skier and helped shape modern snowsports education.

She’s known for her structured, skill-based approach and her ability to break complex movements into clear, achievable steps. Kay blends technical accuracy with supportive coaching to build confidence and lasting performance on snow.

CAMPS OFFERED: TBC

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY WITH LUCIA GLASSE-DAVIES

CSIA Level 4

Lucia Glasse-Davies is a CSIA Level 4 instructor, internationally certified ski professional and member of the Canadian Interski Demo Team. With extensive coaching experience in Canada and around the world, she brings a high level of technical expertise to skiing that is practical, approachable and built around the individual.

Lucia loves helping skiers understand what will make the biggest difference to their skiing — then putting it into practice on the mountain. Her coaching combines strong technical development with plenty of skiing, using terrain, snow conditions and video where useful to help turn understanding into real change.

Her Performance Academy camps are about becoming a stronger, more adaptable all-mountain skier. Fernie provides the perfect training ground: groomers, bumps, trees, steeps, soft snow and everything in between. Each day is shaped around the group and the conditions, with the goal of giving you the skills and tools to ski more of the mountain — and ski it better.

Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

CAMPS OFFERED

Start your winter with purpose.

Season Starter is a one-day technical reset designed to get you moving well and set you up for the season ahead.

Lucia will help you reconnect with the fundamentals of strong skiing, identify the changes that will have the biggest impact, and shake off those early-season habits before they become winter-long ones.

The exact focus will be shaped by the group and the terrain available, combining focused technical work, mileage and video where useful. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your skiing and specific goals you can continue working on throughout the season.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Dec. 20, 2026 $289 CALL TO BOOK

Better skiing. More mountain.

Fernie rarely gives you just one kind of skiing — and that’s exactly the point.

This one-day camp is about developing the technique and adaptability to ski more of the mountain, better. We’ll use the best terrain and conditions available to explore how strong fundamentals translate into real all-mountain skiing.

From groomers and bumps to trees, steeper terrain, soft snow and variable conditions, Lucia will help you identify what is holding your skiing back and develop practical tools to make a difference.

Expect plenty of skiing, focused coaching and a day that evolves with the group and whatever Fernie gives us.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

Join either day as a standalone camp, or return later in the season to continue building on your skiing.

Dates Regular Rate  
Jan. 8, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK
Mar. 5, 2027 $289 CALL TO BOOK

Two days. A great crew. The whole mountain to play with.

There’s something pretty special about getting a group of women together who love to ski — and spending two days ripping around Fernie together.

Lucia’s Women’s All-Mountain camp brings together high-level coaching, plenty of mileage and the energy that comes from skiing with a group of like-minded people. We’ll let the mountain lead the way, using the best terrain and conditions available — bumps, trees, groomers, steeps, soft snow or a little bit of everything.

The two-day format gives us time to dig into your skiing, make meaningful technical changes and then take those skills out onto the mountain. Expect lots of skiing, plenty of coaching, some challenges, some laughs, and two days spent getting better at the sport we all love.

Come ready to ski hard, learn, explore and have a lot of fun doing it.

Best for: Advanced–Expert Women

Dates Regular Rate  
Feb. 18 & 19, 2027 $529 CALL TO BOOK

Private Performance Coaching

Looking for something completely tailored to your skiing?

Book a private Performance Academy session with Lucia for focused coaching built around your goals. Whether you want to make a specific technical change, explore more challenging terrain, use video to better understand your skiing, or simply spend a day working on becoming a stronger all-mountain skier, the session is shaped entirely around you.

Available as 2-hour, 3-hour or full-day private coaching, for individuals or small private groups.

Performance Academy with Ed Blackburn

Ed brings a passion for freeride and all-mountain skiing, backed by experience across British Columbia, Japan, and the French Alps. With a strong technical foundation and extensive time spent skiing challenging terrain, Ed specializes in helping skiers build the skills, confidence, and adaptability to take their skiing further across the whole mountain.

His coaching style is relaxed, encouraging, and progression-focused, combining technical development with terrain awareness and tactical decision-making. Ed works with each skier to identify the changes that will make the biggest difference, then progressively puts those skills into practice in more varied and challenging terrain.

Whether developing stronger fundamentals, tackling steeper or more technical lines, or becoming more capable off-piste, Ed’s goal is to give skiers a better understanding of their own skiing and practical tools they can continue to use long after the session ends.

Choose from Ed’s scheduled Performance Academy camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

CAMPS OFFERED

Ready to venture beyond the obvious runs? Build the skills, confidence, and awareness to explore more of Fernie’s varied terrain. Develop your understanding of terrain choice, line selection, turn shape, speed management, and adapting your skiing to changing snow and terrain.

You’ll also explore how factors such as recent weather, wind, sun, and aspect can influence the conditions you encounter, helping you make more informed choices as you move around the mountain.

Best for: Intermediate – Advanced skiers who are confident on groomed terrain and ready to develop their off-piste and big-mountain skiing.

Take your off-piste skiing into more technical and challenging terrain. This camp combines technical development with the tactical skills needed to read terrain, plan a line, manage entrances and exits, adapt turn shape and speed, and link more complex sections of terrain together.

Rather than simply skiing something steeper, you’ll develop a stronger framework for how to approach technical terrain — adapting your skiing, using natural features, and making effective tactical choices as the mountain changes around you.

Best for: Advanced – Expert skiers who are already comfortable off-piste and want to progress into steeper and more technical terrain.

 

The camps can be booked individually or combined as a natural progression.

Performance Academy with PETER STEWART

Level 4 Ski & Snowboard

Peter Stewart is a level 4 ski and snowboard instructor known for his structured, goal-driven approach. With personalized coaching and innovative tools like the Carv system, he inspires skiers to track progress, build confidence, and achieve lasting breakthroughs in their performance. Choose from scheduled performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

CAMPS OFFERED: TBC

THE MIND’S EYE – PRIVATE SKI CLINICS WITH DAVE ROGERS (AGES 18+)

CSIA Level 4, CSCF Level 3 & Director of Fernie Snow School for 25 years

Developed by Dave Rogers (CSIA Level 4, CSCF Level 3, Director of Fernie Snow School for 25 years)

 

The Mind’s Eye Clinics are private, performance-focused coaching sessions designed to help skiers move more efficiently, ski with less effort, and unlock lasting improvements in performance.

 

Rooted in skill-based learning, this revolutionary and transformational approach is especially powerful for skiers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, focusing on doing more with less effort — without sacrificing flow, control, or enjoyment.

Clinic Details:
  • Private clinic (book any day)
  • Price is per person
  • 5 hour lesson
  • Up to 3 participants may book together and share the experience.
  • Ideal for motivated skiers seeking clarity, efficiency, and sustainable performance gains.

 

To book: Please contact the Fernie Winter Sports School directly to reserve your Mind’s Eye Private Clinic.
Ability Level Duration Regular Rate  
1 - 6 5 Hours $499 CALL TO BOOK

SNOWBOARD

Performance Academy with LUCY HARRUP

CASI Level 3, CASI Level 4 Teach, Park Certified, IFSA Level 1

Lucy is our top snowboard coach and a cornerstone of the Fernie team. Known for her passion, technical expertise, and empowering coaching style, Lucy brings out the best in every rider she works with. Whether you’re refining your carving, exploring new terrain, or finding your flow, her sessions blend fun, focus, and progression in equal measure — helping snowboarders of all levels ride with confidence and connection.

Choose from scheduled 1 day performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

Camp focus and terrain selection will be adapted to suit the snow and mountain conditions of the day, ensuring the best learning experience for all participants.

CAMPS OFFERED: TBC

Performance Academy – Frequently Asked Questions

The Performance Academy is designed for intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders who want to improve their technique, build confidence on challenging terrain, and refine their skills with professional coaching.

Our camps and private sessions are led by Level 3 and Level 4 certified instructors, offering a higher level of technical insight, personalised video analysis, and advanced drills. We focus on performance-level outcomes and mastering all-mountain terrain.

No, you don’t have to be an expert. We welcome confident intermediate riders who are comfortable on upper mountain terrain. Our instructors will tailor the coaching to your level and help you progress step by step.

Each camp includes 5 hours of professional coaching, video analysis (where applicable), and small-group training with a maximum of 6 participants. You’ll receive individual feedback and skill-building exercises to apply beyond the session.

Lift tickets are not included in the camp or private session price unless otherwise stated. Please ensure you have a valid lift ticket or season pass for the dates you are attending.

Yes! Private coaching is available for up to 3 people, with the option to add additional participants for a small fee. This is a great way to get a personalised experience for family or friends.

Yes, participants are required to bring their own ski or snowboard equipment. If you need rentals, visit the Fernie Alpine Resort Rentals page to reserve high-performance gear.

Bookings can be made by contacting our Snow School team directly at 250-423-2406 or emailing snowschool@skifernie.com.

Early booking is recommended as spots are limited.

Our standard Snow School cancellation policy applies to all Performance Academy sessions and camps. Please check the cancellation policy page for full details before booking.

Yes, we have dedicated women’s big mountain camps led by Julie Bernasconi, CSIA Level 4 instructor, designed to provide a fun and supportive environment for female skiers.

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