Fernie Alpine Resort presents Annual Kokanee Snowdreams Festival
For Immediate Release: January 9th, 2017
Fernie Alpine Resort presents Annual Kokanee Snowdreams Festival
Fernie, BC – Kokanee Snow Dreams is Fernie Alpine Resort’s annual celebration of all things snow, traditionally the Fernie Griz, the legend credited with bringing the epic snow to Fernie year after year, rewards our celebration with fresh snow. On January 21st, after tackling the slopes in the morning join us for an after hours party in the in the Legendary Griz Bar hosted by an exclusive Snowdreams DJ.
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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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Fernival, Fernie’s Favourite Festival
Fernie (located in British Columbia, Canada) is getting more and more well known for a lot of exciting things, including (but certainly not limited to);
Averaging more than 30 feet of snow every single season (that Fernie factor pow),
Having an awesome (and totally gorgeous) ski town – once named Coolest Town in North America by Rolling Stone Magazine,
Having even more awesome locals to chat with at local bars during après ski and last but certainly not least throwing one epic year end FREE outdoor festival year after year (the biggest concert in the Rockies)!
The people of Fernie have an interesting affinity for the 80’s. This is not an uncommon sight to see (photo right), and one which begs the question, why do people in 80’s wear always pose in a lunge?
Whatever the reason for the 80’s lunge is, Fernival has catered to this ongoing love affair in many of our previous 8 festivals with acts including Trooper, Spirit of the West and Platinum Blonde!
This year, the 9th annual festival is getting a fun little shake up turning the one day event into two – starting with a classic rock cover band, The Backroad Traveler Band to get the fill of our favourite classics in, moving to Skratch Bastid, the nationally popular DJ to entertain us before the final act – Wide Mouth Mason! Do it all again the next day with the high energy AC/DC cover band aptly named BC/DC. Did we mention it’s all free?
Fernival takes place in the plaza at Fernie Alpine Resort, surrounded by an alpine village offering a variety of hotel, condo and ski in/ski out accommodations to fit the smallest and largest of groups. Meaning after a day of this type of partying….
you barely have to stumble more than a snowballs throw away to get to your home for the weekend. And if riding is all you’re after – Fernie is known for its heavy snowfall along with a mild climate, making it one of the best places to spring ski! With the balmy temps you can forgo wearing that ski jacket and head out in a bunnyhug (hoodie for those who might not know our western Canadian slang) or sometimes even a t-shirt at the end of the season here! Don’t forget to top it all off with the SlopeSoaker event on Sunday afternoon and watch brave/crazy participants attempt to cross our pond in wacky outfits for the ultimate ski bum event title.
So be one of these people this April!
And attend Fernival in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada!
Fernival is on April 15th & 16th, 2017.
Photos by: Burrrlapz, Henry Georgi, Cali Sammel and Robin Siggers
NEW Névé Spa Open in Lizard Creek Lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort
For Immediate Release: December 13th, 2016
NEW Névé Spa Open in Lizard Creek Lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie, BC – Lizard Creek Lodge, Fernie Alpine Resort’s premiere ski in/ski out property has just opened the new Névé Spa, adding to the luxury experience. Névé, named for the new snow that falls upon a glacier through winter and rejuvenates it in preparation for another melt season, will feature mountainside spa treatments ranging from massage to a full range of esthetics services. The menu was designed in collaboration with and to highlight the all-natural, locally made, toxin-free products of Rocky Mountain Soap Company and LVX polish, a luxury 7 toxin-free nail lacquer that is cruelty free and vegan. All massages and spa services include use of our outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, with breathtaking mountain views, before and/or after your treatment.
We’re proud to support and provide locally made products.
For more information and to make a booking online visit the Névé website.
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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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
That’s right, the holidays are here! And at Fernie Alpine Resort we’ve packed our schedule full of fun holiday events and activities for you and your family to take advantage of during your visit. For more information on any of the below events and to see what else is happening at the resort over the holidays, visit our online events calendar or stay up to date from our Facebook page.
December 17th – January 1st
Holiday Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides– departing every half hour from noon until 7pm daily!
Griz Kidz holiday activity nights – everything from craft nights to movie nights and more throughout the holiday season! (Pre register at Guest Services)
December 22 – Christmas Craft Night
December 27 – Gingerbread House Decorating
December 28 – Games Night
December 29 – Movie Night
January 2 – Winter Craft night
January 3 – Games Night
December 23 & 24
Ski & Photos with Santa! Santa will be on the slopes from 10am – 12pm and taking FREE photos in the Santa photo booth from 12 – 2pm.
December 25th
Christmas Dinner Buffet at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge (reservations are recommended)
December 26 – 31
Holiday Night Skiing on the Mighty Moose lift & slope from 4 to 9pm.
December 31st
Family New Year’s Eve Party – celebrate the New Year with the whole family in the plaza from 6 – 9pm with FREE family activities and fireworks!
New Year’s Eve dinner & dance at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge – ring in the new year in style with a 4 course dinner and dance party! Book now – space is limited!
New Year’s Eve party in the Griz Bar – the hottest New Year’s party in town is at the Griz Bar every year. Tickets are on sale and sell out FAST!
Don’t forget to release that Holiday Stress at the NEW Névé Spa located in Lizard Creek Lodge. Névé offers mountain side spa treatments ranging from massage to a full range of esthetics services. Get more information about Névé and book your spot from the Lizard Creek Lodge website.
Dust off those boots – ski season is here
For Immediate Release: November 23rd, 2016
Dust off those boots – ski season is here
It’s just about that time of year! That time of year all skiers and snowboarders dream about. No we’re not talking about Christmas, we’re talking about that time of year when the ski resorts all start opening for the new winter season upon us! With opening dates starting in the next few weeks for all Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, skiers and snowboarders across British Columbia and Alberta are waiting with tempered anticipation to take that first glorious run of the season.
Recent Images from November 2016;
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
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Burrrlapz, The Movie – Premiere on November 19th
Burrrlapz refers to a group of die hard skiers from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. They live, eat and sleep skiing and are granted us the opportunity to have a glimpse into their daily mountain adventures through their first full length ski movie. Get your tickets at Commit Snow & Skate on Fernie’s main street (2nd ave.) and check out the world premiere of the Burrrlapz movie at the Vogue theatre in Fernie, B.C on November 19th. Don’t forget about the after party at The Northern Bar & Stage featuring local Fernie band The Runs.
Burrrlapz, The Movie, World Premiere on November 19th
For Immediate Release: November 14th, 2016
Burrrlapz, The Movie, World Premiere on November 19th
Fernie, BC – Burrrlapz refers to a group of die hard skiers from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. They live, eat and sleep skiing and are granted us the opportunity to have a glimpse into their daily mountain adventures through their first full length ski movie. Get your tickets at Commit Snow & Skate on Fernie’s main street (2nd ave.) and check out the world premiere of the Burrrlapz movie at the Vogue theatre in Fernie, B.C on November 19th. Don’t forget about the after party at The Northern Bar & Stage featuring local Fernie band The Runs.
Check out the Teaser Trailer on the Burrrlapz vimeo page.
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter – @PowderMatt • Powder Matt’s Blog • Powder Matt on Pinterest • Powder Matt on Google +
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10 Images to Make You Lust for Powder Days Now
Ski towns are generally run on a couple of simple rules;
There are no friends on a powder day
and
The 20cm rule (cms may vary by town)
To put it another way, ski towns are run by snow. And lots of it. Those epic powder days that ski bums dream of. Those drool worthy runs where you feel as if you’re literally floating through the snow. Those moments longed for with snow hitting you all the way up to your face. YES! Your face. We don’t let opportunities like those pass us by in a ski town, hence why when Fernie Alpine Resort or Kicking Horse Mountain Resort receive 20cms or more of snow in a short period of time, it’s not uncommon to see ‘gone riding’ signs posted on closed shop doors and why there isn’t even time to give your friends a call before heading up to the resort – every man for themselves! After all, that’s why we choose to live here – why haven’t you?
Here are some of our best envy inducing recent powder moment. What are yours? Tell us about it in the comments.
Are you kidding me?
Sigh…
All the pow
I can’t even..
To die for
This is too much
It’s not even fair
Can I get a snorkel over here?
Want! Need!
That’s it. I’m done.
Wake me when it’s winter.
Photos by Brad Lorriman, Robin Siggers, Powder Matt and Abbydell Photography
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Northwest off to a snowy start for the upcoming ski season
For Immediate Release: October 21st, 2016
Northwest off to a snowy start for the upcoming ski season
According to the Open Snow website “Multiple storms hit the west coast and Pacific Northwest during the first half of October, which has resulted in a healthy snowpack for this time of the year”. With our ski resorts being no exception – ‘Most of the higher mountains of British Columbia and Alberta are measuring 2-4 FEET’. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in B.C have already been hit with major Thanksgiving snowstorms, while Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta has been getting consistent snowfall since the beginning of October!
With no signs of it stopping, opensnow.com says ‘From October 20 through the 26th, we’ll see additional storms in the northwest’.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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. www.skircr.com
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
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RCR Rockies Cards on Sale
Unparalleled Savings! 1st, 4th & 7th ski day FREE & up to $40 (double discount period) savings every time you ski! Plus go Direct to Lift – just by linking your credit card.
- 3 FREE days The 3 Free Days can be redeemed at any RCR Western Resort.
- Cardholders receive their 1st, 4th and 7th ski days FREE and daily discounts every other day.
- Children 6-12 to get their very own RCR Kids’ Club Card FREE of charge. ($5 discount on full-day Child lift tickets at any RCR resort)
- Your Direct to Lift card can be linked to any major credit card at any of our resorts or at the Calgary office.
For more information visit the RCR Webstore. On sale until December 31, 2016.
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