Up Your Camping Game by Taking it to New Heights
‘Ralph Waldo Emerson (Poet) once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years. No one would sleep that night, of course. The world would become religious overnight. We would be ecstatic, delirious, made rapturous. Instead the stars come out every night, and we watch television.’
-Paul Hawken (environmentalist/activist)
Luckily we don’t have to wait 1000 years to enjoy the night sky view. This summer, don’t watch tv, don’t scroll all night through Instagram and don’t stay indoors. Get outdoors and sleep the closest you can get to the stars at Fernie Alpine Resort’s quintessential mountain top camping experience.
You’ve heard of camping. And you’ve likely heard of glamping (glamorous camping). Well at Fernie Alpine Resort, we’ve taken camping/glamping to whole new heights – by putting it at the top of the mountain! That’s right – up your camping game this summer by riding the Timber Chair at Fernie Alpine Resort to the (timber bowl/lost boys café) for a camping experience unlike any other, in fact, the first lift serviced camping available in North America!
Your unique camping experience starts at 4:00 pm at base of the Timber Chair, then it’s up the lift to your camping area to set up your campsites (hosts are available to assist). After a guided hike you’ll enjoy a raclette dinner at Lost Boys Cafe followed by S’mores by the campfire. The next morning after breakfast at Lost Boys Cafe and camp clean up make your way back down the chairlift or feel free to explore the mountain more by hiking and sightseeing. The whole trip is topped off with some of the most amazing views of the Elk Valley, don’t forget to Instagram the images to create all the FOMO for all your followers!
But you don’t have to take our word for it, take this guests’ word instead!
‘We had a great time “glamping” at Fernie Alpine resort. Well organized, beautiful views, excellent food, interesting short hikes and wonderful company. The fondue dinner was really delicious and coffee and drinks on the deck at Lost Boys Café with a fire and view over Elk Valley made a perfect end of the day. It was a very easy way to get a great camping experience, enjoy the wildlife and still have the luxury of having access to very good comfort and cooked meals. We have recommended the experience to all our friends and we believe this will turn out to be one of the “musts” to do when visiting Fernie.’
Book your mountain top camping experience now!
Fernie Alpine Resort to open on June 24th with Extended Summer Hours
For Immediate Release: June 8th, 2017
Fernie Alpine Resort to open on June 24th with Extended Summer Hours
Fernie, BC – Summer is here, it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy mountains of fun (and sun). Especially exciting this year is the extended summer hours (stay tuned for more information).
New highlights for the summer;
– NEW Weekly Activities
Working with Lizard Creek Lodge, there’s a whole new weekly activity list to enjoy a Fernie Alpine Resort activity and follow it up with a meal at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge, activities include Forage & Feast Tuesdays, Yoga on Saturdays, Kids Natures Hike & BBQ on Saturdays and Birding and Breakfast on Sundays.
– NEW Specialty Hikes
Adding a theme to each hike, sign up for the one that interests you and your family the most! Specialty hikes start on July 2nd, see our website or Facebook events page for the themes and other dates.
– NEW Peak to Park to Pint
Join us for a fun day of biking! Starting on the mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort, cruising downhill to Mt Fernie Provincial Park and then pedaling through town to enjoy hard-earned East Kootenay brewed beer samples. Includes guiding, lift ticket, and post ride sampler drinks. Guests then have the option to take our complimentary shuttle back to the resort. Minimum 2 participants.
– Lift Accessed Mountain Top Camping – First in North America
An epic camping experience in British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America, awaits you! Sleep among the stars and wake up to spectacular alpine views near the top of the Timber Chair and Fernie’s famous mountaintop restaurant, the Lost Boys Café.
Ongoing popular programs and events include;
– There’s a variety of mountain bike programs & camps for adults to check out, such as the Ladies downhill weekend, Weekday Trail Warrior Camps and Twilight Sessions.
– Plus don’t forget to keep those kids busy and outdoors during the summer! Fernie offers Kids Summer Camps – Dirt Devils Multi-Week Youth Bike Camps, Kids Freeride Bike Camps, Kids Outdoor Adventure Camps and the Kids Howl at the Moon Sleepover Camp @ Lost Boys Café.
Get information about all the programs and things to do at Fernie Alpine Resort online.
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Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
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Matt Mosteller
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Your Next Favourite Summer Destination is Fernie Alpine Resort in Beautiful British Columbia
For Immediate Release: May 3rd, 2017
Your Next Favourite Summer Destination is Fernie Alpine Resort in Beautiful British Columbia
Fernie, BC – Fernie Alpine Resort is already a well known cross country and downhill mountain biking destination, with the recent additions of more family friendly activities as well as the exciting mountain top camping, Fernie will likely be your next favourite summer vacation destination.
- Mountain Top, Lift Accessed Camping in the Alpine
The first of its kind in North America! Camp as close as you can get to the stars; take the Timber express chairlift to the mountain top to your campsite. Included in your ‘glamping’ experience is a guided hike a delicious raclette dinner, smore’s by the campfire and breakfast the next morning (as well as an epic view of the valley below). - Biking – Cross Country & Downhill
Whether you’re a beginner, a family riding together or a hardcore biker Fernie has a trail for you. Two lifts are available to take you to the area of the mountain you want or plenty of cross country biking trails can be accessed right from the base area of the resort. Rentals for downhill and cross country bikes are both available as well. - Nature Bob Interpretive Centre
Nature Bob has been hosting guided hikes at Fernie for over 11 years and is a wealth of information when it comes to the native plant and animal life in the area. Take a guided hike with Bob or visit his interpretive centre at the top of the Elk chairlift to see displays and learn about the surrounding area. - Hiking & Sightseeing
Venture out on your own or take a guided hike – there are a variety of trails to choose from depending on the difficulty level of a hike you desire. Don’t forget to stop at one of our look out points along the way to take in the amazing summer views from the top of the resort. - Aerial Park & Ziplines
Kids and adults have a great time monkeying around in the Aerial Park at Fernie! The course starts off easy and works its way to progressively more difficult along the way in an adventure that will keep you entertained throughout the duration. With multiple ziplines in the course you’ll get some speedy fun on the way down as well. If the kids are too little to meet our height requirements there’s a free mini course nearby for them to have some fun in too! - Lost Boys Mountain Top Café & Ice Bar in Lizard Creek Lodge
Enjoy a light meal or snack at our fully licensed mountain top café (epic views included with every meal)! Looking for a different experience? Venture over to the nearby Lizard Creek Lodge and try our Vodka ice bar – sample a variety of vodkas in our chilled out room made of ice, Helly Hansen parkas are loaned to you while in the bar.
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Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
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Matt Mosteller
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[email protected] • Powder Matt’s Blog • Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt
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YYC Mappy Hour Takes a Field Trip to Fernie
Mappy Hour is a popular gathering for adventurous individuals living in the city looking to get together with like minded individuals to share stories. Started in NYC, Mappy Hour has now expanded with chapters in Denver, Austin, L.A as well as Canada’s only chapter – Calgary! YYC’s April Mappy Hour is being moved to the mountains – book your spot online through the Mappy Hour website (special accommodation rates available) and join us at 5pm on April 8th for a talk by Jon Turk at Fernie Alpine Resort. Jon, a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year will be telling us tales from his award winning polar expedition and more!
To register for the event join the Mappy Hour community and register online!
Boarderstyle Event by Monster Energy Returns to Fernie Alpine Resort for Second Year
Fernie, BC – On March 17th & 18th, returning to Fernie Alpine Resort for season number two is the popular Monster Boardstyle event – a high energy race and party event hosted by Monster Energy.
The event Monster Energy introduced at the Shred Show in 2011. Pitting four snowboarders at a time in a head-to-head boardercross-style race integrated with big slopestyle terrain features. This combination of mandatory spins and flat-out speed is a crowd favorite! This season’s tour starts off at SilverStar Mountain Resort, followed by Fernie Alpine Resort and concluding at the finals in the Bethlehem of Boarderstyle, Whistler Blackcomb.
The snowboard-only event consists of Men’s and Women’s Open categories. Every stop of the Monster Energy Boarderstyle Tour is free to enter and open to all competent riding abilities. On top of cash prizing, the winners of the SilverStar and Fernie events will receive invites (including transportation and accommodation) to compete in the final event at Whistler Blackcomb. Register to compete in Fernie online and don’t forget about the afterparty, details to come shortly.
Book your room for the weekend at Lizard Creek Lodge or Fernie Slopeside Lodge or by calling 1-800-258-7669. View or book all our Hot Deals & Vacation packages online.
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Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
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Ski Canada Awards Fernie, Golden & Kimberley in Annual Best of Skiing Issue
For Immediate Release: February 7th, 2017
Ski Canada Awards Fernie, Golden & Kimberley in Annual Best of Skiing Issue
Ski Canada Magazine’s annual Best of Skiing awards names Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse for a variety of accolades including ‘Best Ski Towns’ and ‘Best in Truth in Advertising’ as just some of the many. This year’s Ski Canada Best of Skiing awards are extremely special for us, first from Heiko & Linda Socher’s mention for their dedication and commitment to our beloved Fernie, to Kimberley’s The Shed, a real cool place to eat and Boulder Hut Adventures receiving the Best Views in the Backcountry, finishing off with our special partnership with Helly Hansen – hitting the streets of Toronto with the Fernie Alpine Resort ski patrol to advertise skiing in the West.
Fernie, B.C • www.skifernie.com
- Best in the business – Heiko Socher for starting, owning and operation Fernie Snow Valley from 1972 to 1997
- Fernie named in ‘best ski towns’
- Best Guerrilla marketing – Helly Hansen & Fernie Ski Patrols tour on the streets of downtown Toronto
- Dedicated Alpine Touring trails – the new uptracking tour at Fernie Alpine Resort
Kimberley, B.C • www.skikimberley.com
- Best view in the Backcountry – Boulder Hut Adventures
- Best truth in advertising for Kimberley’s new restaurant – The Shed
- Best looking legs – the Iron Legs Pentathlon at Kimberley Alpine Resort, going into its 34th year
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • www.skikickinghorse.com
- Best new shuttle – the Kicking Horse shuttle connects YYC (Calgary International Airport) and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort twice a week.
- Best Trivia – for the Goal Light Gondola YouTube series from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
About Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.
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The JEEP Junior Freeski tour presented by Rossignol & Smith (IFSA regional event stops) are coming to an RCR Resort Near You
For Immediate Release: January 26th, 2017
The JEEP Junior Freeski tour presented by Rossignol & Smith (IFSA regional event stops) are coming to an RCR Resort Near You
British Columbia, Canada – Cultivating the freeski trend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will hold the first IFSA Junior Freeski Series stop, on February 2nd – 5th, the tour will then continue to Fernie Alpine Resort on February 10th to 12th and wrapping up at Kimberley Alpine Resort on February 25th & 26th. Check out the best regional talents hunting for IFSA points! This event provides the opportunity for youth between the ages of 7 and 18 to develop and showcase their skiing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
The Jeep Junior Freeski Series presented by Rossignol & Smith Optics is the only one of its kind in Canada and part of Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth. To align with the IFSA qualification standards, the event is open to skier’s ages 7 to 18 featuring 6 categories: 7-11/12-14/15-18 male and female. Visit the resort Facebook page event calendars for more information on each event;
Facebook event pages;
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort
Kimberley Alpine Resort
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Matt Mosteller
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Fernie Alpine Resort Announces 9th Annual Fernival, Promises Biggest Festival Yet
For Immediate Release: January 19th, 2017
Fernie Alpine Resort Announces 9th Annual Fernival, Promises Biggest Festival Yet
Fernie, BC – It’s the announcement you’ve been waiting for, to hear who will be featured on our closing weekend, this April 15th & 16th at the 9th annual Fernival Festival, the biggest free outdoor concert in the Canadian!
Kicking our Saturday off will be the Backroad Traveler Band! This Calgary based band is well known for putting on a high energy show in bars and at festivals including the Calgary Stampede. They’ll be bringing us the classic rock we all love to hear at Fernival, check them out rocking our plaza with covers by bands such as Tragically Hip, Tom Petty, ZZ Top, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Kid Rock, Bryan Adams, John Cougar, Rolling Stones and even more!
After the Backroad Traveler Band wraps up their set get ready for a DJ to keep the Fernie stoke going throughout the afternoon, Skratch Bastid! Over the past 15 years, Canada’s own Skratch Bastid has been spreading his skills and name around the world, one sweaty crowd at a time. Come check him out playing from our big stage in the plaza and get those bodies moving!
Wrapping our day up will be an epic performance by Wide Mouth Mason! Known for putting on exceptionally crowd-pleasing shows, these critically-acclaimed musicians will be playing hits from their 20-year career, during which they have toured the world and built fan-bases throughout North America, Europe and even China. Get ready to be blown away as Wide Mouth Mason’s live performances are not easily described or captured; they need to be experienced!
Don’t go home yet! NEW for this year’s Fernival festival is the addition of Sunday Funday, featuring another free Fernival concert by BC/DC in the afternoon at our big stage in the plaza. Give a rock and roll salute with this high energy, legendary live show that is sure to leave your ears ringing (in the best rock and roll way possible). Plus don’t miss the Slopesoaker competition, one of the best ski bum traditions enjoyed at ski resorts from all over and don’t forget to make a donation to the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation. Emily’s foundation is a key part of supporting the youth in our community!
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Book your room for the weekend at Lizard Creek Lodge or Fernie Slopeside Lodge or by calling 1-800-258-7669. View or book all our Hot Deals & Vacation packages online.
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Matt Mosteller
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How often should you wax?
Your skis that is.
Kay, retail and rental manager here at Fernie Alpine Resort gives us some advice: It’s recommended you wax your skis every 5 or 6 times out. The reason being the base of your ski is very porous (similar to your skin) with lotion (wax) you’ll have a better running surface. This will allow for increased glide over all snow conditions, less leg fatigue and increased speed. The layer of water that is created by the friction between your skis and the snow will wick away from the base of your skis and not get absorbed into the base thus allowing for better glide (even when you’re skiing powder).
Remember the base of your skis is just like your skin, when it’s dry you take care of this by putting on lotion. Hot waxing is the lotion for your skis!
Our Professional tech’s at the ski resorts will be able to take care of this for all of our guests, find them in the Repair area located in the Rental Shop in the base area at Fernie Alpine Resort. Just print off a coupon from the Member Benefits website and redeem it at the resort.
Don’t forget – if you’re a season passholder use this member benefit to get a free tune up – ‘Buy 2 Get 1 Free – buy 3 full tune ups for the price of 2, includes edge base and side, stone grind, Ptex and hot wax’. Just show your season pass to take advantage of this benefit!
Find out more about why to wax your skis and what a tune up entails on our YouTube channel (plus find out what the fancy machine behind Harry is used for too).
Fernie Alpine Resort presents Lizard Skinner Ski Mountaineering Race
For Immediate Release: January 9th, 2017
Fernie Alpine Resort presents Lizard Skinner Ski Mountaineering Race
Fernie, BC – On Saturday, January 21st join in on a fun ski mountaineering race (open to all levels and ages). With two courses – recreational and intermediate anyone can have a good time while engaging in some friendly competition. Ski Mountaineering is a pastime among skiers gaining more and more popularity recently – ski across and up a variety of terrain with sections requiring you to skin uphill, special gear is recommended, feel free to give our Guest Services department a call for more information or advice on what to wear.
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Book your room for the weekend at Lizard Creek Lodge or Fernie Slopeside Lodge online or by calling 1-800-258-7669.
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Matt Mosteller
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[email protected]
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