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Author: Cali Burk

Cali lives in the city and loves to spend time in the mountains! She is a self proclaimed Twitter addict and one time Zach Braff favourited her tweet.
5 Places to see Spectacular Scenery this Summer
Thursday, 26 May 2016 by Cali Burk

1) Lost Boys Lookout at Fernie Alpine Resort
How to get there: Ride the Timber Chair to the top and walk a short distance past Lost Boys Café over to the Lost Boys Lookout
What you’ll see: Amazing landscapes of the surrounding peaks of the mountains and of the town of Fernie below.

Lost Boys Deck

2) Eagle’s Eye at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
How to get there: Ride the Eagles Express Gondola from the Plaza to the summit, step outside and see the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant walkway in front of you
What you’ll see: Spectacular views of 6 National parks surrounding the resort (and eat a delicious meal as well).

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3) Kimberley, B.C – Lois Creek Trails
How to get there: Parking is available at Centennial Hall. To enter Lois Creek Trails go to either the North End of trail Street, the intersection of 8th and Elko Street or at Centennial Hall at the old Legion Tracks.
What you’ll see: Gorgeous mountain vistas and a variety of wildlife along the trails.

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4) Lizard Lookout at Fernie Alpine Resort
How to get there: Ride the Elk Chair to the top and walk a short distance into Lizard Bowl
What you’ll see: Stunning views of the Elk River & town of Fernie

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5) Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – The Ultimate Mountain View
How to get there: Ride the Eagles Express Gondola from the Plaza to the summit, step outside and proceed to Eagle’s Eye, look for the tent to meet up with your guide and group. Once everyone is there you’ll do some training and head right over to the suspension bridge taking you to the Terminator Peak for the climb of your life!
What you’ll see: If you’re brave enough to turn around and take a look behind you’ll see a stunning stretch of mountains while hanging off the Terminator Peak including 6 National parks, the resort below you and Eagle’s Eye Restaurant off in the distance.

Main photo – Lost Boys Lookout, Fernie Alpine Resort

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Early Bird 2016.2017 RCR Season Pass Sale on Now
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: May 24th, 2016

Early Bird 2016.2017 RCR Season Pass Sale on Now

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies annual Early Bird season pass sale has begun.  To take advantage of the best deal in skiing/riding in the Canadian Rockies, purchase your Fernie, Kimberley, Kicking Horse and Nakiska season passes before June 25th.

Here are some items you won’t want to miss with this sale;

  • Free food (we knew that would get your attention). This season get over $100 in free food!  Pre purchase a food card with your season pass to redeem at any RCR Food & Beverage outlet at our resorts – food cards are just $399 when purchased in conjunction with your season pass and are worth a full $500 to use at the resorts throughout the season.
  • Get friends a great deal on skiing/riding too! Save up to 25% on family & friend lift tickets (no blackout dates)!  When purchasing a season pass, up to 12 tickets can be purchased for family & friends for $74.95 and can be used through the entire season at all RCR resorts.
  • Thinking of getting a Nakiska season pass? Don’t forget you can purchase two days of riding at one of our B.C resorts for just $69.95 for an adult.  The Ski BC two day pass is valid all season long!

Purchase your season pass from the Skircr Online Store now.
What a great winter – thank you!
We love to share the many moments that matter, here are some of our guest moments from the past season;

Guest Photos

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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10 Awesome Family Friendly Activities to try this summer
Wednesday, 11 May 2016 by Cali Burk

 

Summer might be the best time to get outdoors and enjoy what the mountains have to offer in our amazing backyard in Canada.  In recent years, ski resorts in British Columbia have made a series of additions, upgrades and updates to have family friendly activities for adults and the little’s as well as keeping the hardcore activities available for the summer thrill seeker.

  1. Fishing
    Summer is a great time to escape the hustle and city bustle, to relax and recharge. The tranquility of fishing will help those kids forget all about the stress of making the grade at school and will help you take a real mental vacation from work.  Fishing provides kids (of all ages) a great lesson about being calm and one with nature in an authentic environment.  More information about fishing in Fernie is on the Tourism Fernie website.IMG_0001_WillBarbour
  2. Take a Hike
    No, we’re not telling you to get lost, but we are literally telling you to take a hike. Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse all offer hiking in a mountain setting with amazing views at Fernie and Kicking Horse the lift accessed hiking provides some epic views you won’t on any regular old hike.  For more information about hiking in mountain towns  visit the Tourism Fernie, Tourism Golden or Tourism Kimberley websites and for more information about lift accessed resort hiking visit the Fernie Alpine Resort or Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.IMG_7906
  3. See a real bear up close (and learn too)
    Perhaps one of the most unique aspects at Kicking Horse is Boo the Bear who lives year round at the resort and has made a name for himself as a local celebrity. Boo has an interesting story of how he ended up making his home at Kicking Horse, in the largest protected Grizzly Bear habitat in the world.  While living at the resort he’s offered us humans a rare and special opportunity to learn about the life and practices of Grizzly Bears.  Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy taking a Grizzly Bear Interpretive tour and learning about his life at the horse!  Get more information about Boo and Interpretive tours on the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.IMG_2235
  4. Monkey Around
    The Aerial Park at Fernie Alpine Resort is a good introduction to find out how the little’s in your family feel about heights. They can try out the free kids aerial park, or if they meet the height restrictions can venture up in the trees.  The lesson beforehand from our knowledgeable guides and extensive safety system will allow them to feel safe while far away from the ground!  If you have a very adventurous little one (who is at least 10), use the Aerial Park as a stepping stone to trying the Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.  Get more information and book the Aerial Park on the Fernie Alpine Resort website.Fernie - Aug 23 162
  5. Explore historic towns
    Many towns in British Columbia have a strong history in mining and have museums or memorials in town to commemorative and conserve the memories. Along with learning about history, try out some of these unique town experiences;

    1. Visit Beanpod Chocolate (Canada’s Traditional Chocolate maker) in historical Downtown Fernie.  Beanpod website.
    2. Walk the downtown platzl in Kimberley (also location of the Kimberley museum). More info.
    3. Walk with Wolves in Golden, a truly unique experience in the Canadian Rockies. More info.
    4. Visit the Heritage town – Fort Steele (near Kimberley, B.C). More info.
    5. Pop into the Clawhammer Press in Downtown Fernie. Clawhammer Press website.
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      Clawhammer Press in Downtown Fernie

  6. Take a golf lesson
    Getting them started young is a great way to build impressive golf skills! Check out our websites to see about specials like ‘take a kid to the course day’, ‘family stay & play packs’ and family golf lessons.  Or, if your little’s aren’t into golfing the big courses, try the Mini Putt at Riverside Campground in Kimberley.

    Father/son golfing at Trickle Creek Golf Resort in Kimberley, B.C

    Father/son golfing at Trickle Creek Golf Resort in Kimberley, B.C

     

  7. Sunbathe and Swim in the outdoor pools
    Staying at ski resorts in the summer offers a full service experience! While many of our hotels have in house or nearby Spas to pamper, gyms to keep in shape and outdoor pools/hot tubs for the kids to keep entertained for hours!  Looking for a family basecamp in Fernie – check out Lizard Creek Lodge.Fernie - Aug 23 026
  8. Eat all the food
    It might be a bit of a hidden fact (although gaining more and more recognition), mountain towns are the best place to have great food! Each have their own unique restaurants, bars or cafes to check out – all come with an authentic mountain town vibe (guaranteed).
    Here is some advice to get your mountain foodie experience started;
    Food, our second favourite F word
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  9. Mountain Bike ON a mountain
    Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a great starting point to get the passion flowing for mountain biking, with a kid’s skills course in the base area set up each summer. Fernie Alpine Resort has also added a myriad of beginning trails over the last couple season to provide a gentle ride down the summer ski slopes.  In addition to beginner trails, Fernie Alpine Resort along with the Fernie Trails Society and Fernie Nordic Club unveiled a new Peak to Park multi use trail last summer.  Adding a different experience to the mountain biking game – ride the chairlift at Fernie Alpine Resort and bike your way back down to the town.  More information about mountain biking at Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort can be found on our websites.16952089637_7ded3a0b42_b
  10. All the best fests
    What’s your jam? Outdoor music?  Farmers Markets?  Hardcore racing events?  There is something nearly every weekend in Fernie, Kimberley or Golden.  Check out the online events calendars on the resort websites or town tourism websites to find out the schedule for this summer!

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Photos: @calsnape, Cali Sammel, Patrick Majer, Nick Nault and Wapiti Music Festival

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Summer Chills and Mountain Thrills in the Canadian Rockies
Thursday, 21 April 2016 by Cali Burk

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Summer Chills and Mountain Thrills in the Canadian Rockies
New ice bar, lift-access camping, via ferrata and kids aerial park add to summer adventures

 Fernie, BC (April 18, 2016) – Adventure seekers need not wait until next winter to get their mountain thrills in the Canadian Rockies. Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (part of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies group) are home base for chills and thrills this summer thanks to a new ice bar experience, lift-access camping, via ferrata route and kids aerial park. Mountain biking and self-guided lift-accessed hiking continue to be popular with some of BC’s best and biggest trails on offer here.

Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort is nestled in the Lizard Range of the Rocky Mountains just outside the town of Fernie, British Columbia. Fernie is known for its long, mild summer days and high-energy mountain activities. www.skifernie.com/summer

  • New Ice Bar: A sub-zero ice bar in Lizard Creek Lodge will be the coolest place to be this summer. Guests can cozy up in the provided jackets and enjoy ice-cold champagne or vodka flights (they serve more than 20 varieties from around the world) in a room made of carved ice blocks with a dramatic arched ice entrance (see photo below).
  • Lift-Accessed Camping: Fernie is now offering the first lift-accessed camping in North America. Guests can sleep under the stars in a high alpine meadow at the top of the mountain in new pre set-up campsites.
  • Drone Selfies: A new offering this year is the opportunity to hire a drone so guests can take video of their mountain biking adventures.
  • New Interpretive Centre: The lift-accessed hiking at Fernie offers many picturesque trails through the local mountain ranges. Visitors can hike at their own speed on a variety of different trails or join a guided hike with Bob – Bob is a Fernie institution and has been guiding hikes here for over 11 years. The new Nature Bob Interpretive Centre is now open to guests who want to learn more about the region’s history, flora and fauna.
  • Aerial Park Kids Area: Fernie’s aerial park features zip lines, suspended bridges, ropes and rappelling at a range of levels. New this year is a play area for kids who are too small for the big park. This new area features mini ziplines, ropes to swing on, rope ladders to climb and tire bridges.
  • Mountain Biking: Fernie has some of the best lift accessed mountain biking in Canada with 37 bike trails that range from beginner to expert.
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The new Ice Bar at Fernie Alpine Resort. Photo by Joey Norsworthy

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains in Golden, BC. It is surrounded by two other mountain ranges – the Rockies and Selkirks – and six of Canada’s most spectacular national parks. www.kickinghorseresort.com 

  • Via Ferrata: The via ferrata route opened at Kicking Horse in mid-2015 and was the first route to open in the Canadian Rockies (see photo below). Located on the north face of Terminator Peak, there are two difficulty levels available and each tour comes with basic safety instructions and equipment. Men’s Fitness magazine has called this route one of the toughest in North America.
  • Hiking Trails: Visitors can ride the gondola up 7,700 feet and explore the mountain on a variety of trails that range from a 30-minute easy walk to the most difficult trail, the Terminator Ridge Hike. This summer, there are two new hiking trails available for guests to experience.
  • Mountain Biking: 3,700 feet of diverse terrain, bike rentals, lift packages and lessons are available to both beginners and advanced riders. Kicking Horse offers the biggest vertical to ride on a bike in Canada.
  • Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre: The largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat in the world is home to Boo the Bear. Scenic interpretive tours by chairlift offer guaranteed sightings of Boo.
  • Lunch in the Clouds: Canada’s highest elevation restaurant, Eagle’s Eye, is situated at the top of the mountain at 7,705 feet and offers a summer lunch menu with a view each day.
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Part of the new via ferrata course at 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. www.skircr.com

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Ski resort vacations, by way of summer
Thursday, 07 April 2016 by Cali Burk

If you think ski resorts are only to be visited during the fall and winter months in Canada, you would be very wrong!  (Arguably), some of the best fun to had at a ski resort is in fact during the summer months.  Fernie Alpine Resort in Fernie, B.C and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC both offer unique summer experiences for the extreme adventurer, the not so overly adventurous and families!

Take a Hike or go for a Bike
What do ski resorts have that almost no other places have?  Chairlifts & gondolas!  At ski resorts some of the best hiking is at the top of the mountain; access these scenic trails as well as mountain biking trails through the lifts at Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.  Both resorts take special care of their trails in the summer to ensure they are a smooth ride down on your bike or a safe walk along the ridge with the family.

New lizard Bowl viewing platform at Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, B.C, Canada KH

Photos: Lizard Bowl viewing platform at Fernie Alpine Resort with spectacular views of both the bowl and town, access via summer road hiking trail and biking with the family at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Fly through the Trees or Scale the Mountain Face
In Fernie, BC you can fly through the trees in the Aerial Park (think a series of obstacle courses in the tree tops), both kids and adults have a great time attempting the features!  Don’t worry if your child doesn’t meet the height or age requirements, there is also a FREE mini kids park located nearby (parental supervision required).  For an even more extreme adventure, hit up the new Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and brave this ‘iron road’ by climbing along a series of steps on the Terminator mountain face, only after you cross the suspension bridge!
Don’t worry about a thing!  Both our air activities include instructions, qualified guides and of course you’re harnessed in.

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Photos: Aerial Park at Fernie Alpine Resort and Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Go for a Bite on a Mountaintop Patio
With the gorgeous British Columbia weather on our side, there are a variety of mountain eateries as well as top of the mountain patios for you to stop by during your adventure or for a lengthy lounge session!  Here is a short list of not to miss, fully licensed, patios (there are many more places to eat at both resorts as well as in town);
Lost Boys Café in Fernie (open weekends and located at the top of the Timber Chairlift)
Eagle’s Eye Restaurant in Kicking Horse (located at the Top of the Gondola)
Lizard Creek Lodge patio at Fernie Alpine Resort (located at the base of the Resort)
Peaks at Kicking Horse (located at the base of the Resort)

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Photos: Lost Boys Cafe at Fernie Alpine Resort and Eagle’s Eye Restaurant at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Learn about Nature

The mountains are an amazing opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while learning important safety information about the environment surrounding us.  New this summer at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort are the ‘Rambler’s Hikes’, previous themes including staying safe in bear country, geology on the trench and nothing but photos.  While at Fernie Alpine Resort, make your way up the Elk Chair to Nature Bob’s Interpretive Centre to learn about the flora and fossils found in the region.  Guided Hikes with Nature Bob are also available where you’ll learn about our trails, trees and berries including which ones are safe to eat and which ones aren’t!

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Photos: NEW Ramblers Hike at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Nature Bob’s Interpretive Centre at Fernie Alpine Resort.

In Canada we know the summer season is short, but we still have time!  So don’t delay, book your summer trip to a resort today!!

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THE BEST EVENTS AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT ARE YET TO COME
Wednesday, 02 March 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: March 2nd, 2016

THE BEST EVENTS AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT ARE YET TO COME

Fernie, BC – As we’re wrapping up the JEEP Junior Freeski comp, we’re amping up for more of the best events this season to come.  Choose which events you can attend and visit our Hot Deals page online to book your room!

Coming up in March;
NEW Monster Energy Boarderstyle Comp – March 18th & 19th – Boarder-X meeting BIG AIR!  Four riders going head to head, timed and judged (with an epic after party)!
Kokanee Retro Party – March 26th – Bust out that one piece snowsuit and crimp that hair, the annual retro weekend revives the 80’s each March in Fernie, join us in the Griz Bar to party to retro tunes all night long!

Coming up in April;
Fernie featuring Platinum Blonde – April 9th – the year end celebration not to be missed, with a FREE outdoor concert for all ages!
Fernie 4 Film Fest – April 9th – 4 days, 4 minutes and 4 grand, the new film fest presented by BombSnow Magazine!
Coca Cola Slope Soaker – April 10th – a ski hill tradition, this pond skimming event is the best last event of the season!

Get more information about all on our online events calendar.

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RCR RESORTS NAMED IN SKI CANADA MAGAZINE 2016 BEST OF SKIING AWARDS
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: March 1st, 2016

RCR RESORTS NAMED IN SKI CANADA MAGAZINE 2016 BEST OF SKIING AWARDS

The annual Ski Canada Best of Skiing Awards issue has been released; here are some of the honours bestowed upon our resorts;

Fernie Alpine Resort • www.skifernie.com

  • Named in ‘Best Snow’
  • Best Picnic Spot for Bear’s Den
  • Best Highway for the Powder Highway
  • Best Faceshots for GoPro Drones
  • Named in ‘Best Place to do a Bowl’

Kimberley Alpine Resort • www.skikimberley.com 

  • Best Picnic Spot for Kootenay Haus
  • Named in ‘Best Family Resorts’
  • Best Highway for the Powder Highway
  • Named in ‘Best Sun’
  • The Forest Dump Award for the Black Forest
  • Best Reason to keep your head up – Sundogs

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • www.skikickinghorse.com  

  • Best Place to see the Light for Eagle’s Eye
  • Best Highway for the Powder Highway
  • First Kick of the Horse for opening in November
  • New Pickup Line for Purcell Heli Skiing’s pick up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Nakiska Ski Area • www.skinakiska.com

  • Best Picnic Spot for Mid Mountain Lodge
  • Best Place to meet friends in the line for Nakiska’s $199 pass sale

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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BOMBSNOW MAGAZINE COMING TO FERNIE FOR NEW FERNIE 4 FILM FEST EVENT
Tuesday, 09 February 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: February 9th, 2016

BOMBSNOW MAGAZINE COMING TO FERNIE FOR NEW FERNIE 4 FILM FEST EVENT

Fernie, BC – 4 Days. 4 Minutes. 4 Grand.  Bomb Snow Magazine, Teton Gravity Research and Fernie Alpine Resort are excited to announce the FERNIE 4, a Four-Minute Film Festival.

This April, ten sponsored teams and one fortunate wild-card team (hopefully that’s you) will take over Fernie Alpine Resort. The mission is to create the best four-minute ski or snowboard film, with a team of four riders, filmed and edited on-site during four-days of competition. At the end of the four-day event, all 11 teams will submit their four-minute edits to be shown in their entirety and the competitors will decide who’s going to take home a $4,000 cash prize.

You have until February 21st to submit a 4-minute film for your change to win the Fernie Fortune wild-card spot.  Each team must have four people and edits must be no longer than 4 minutes.  For more details and to enter your video visit the Teton Gravity Research website.

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Fernie: A Countdown to Awesome
Monday, 08 February 2016 by Cali Burk

Most people know the most notable numbers of Fernie, over 2500 Acres of terrain, over 1082 m vertical rise and 142 runs.  But here are some other numbers to note from Fernie…

 

G-Money sporting his 1980's Burton race suit - yeah Hot Dog Day!

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The amount of years Greg Barrow (aka G money/aka local legend) has been getting the coveted very first chair of the season.  It all started with his tent being kicking off the resort, not Greg, just the tent.  Read the

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Lifts with the ability to move nearly 15,000 skiers around the mountain.  Per Hour!

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On mountain venues for your eating enjoyment. Including the family friendly Kelsey’s in the Plaza and Lost Boys Café at the top of Timber Chair with some of the best views of the resort.

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Fernival year end parties.  The tradition has been going for 8 seasons now, with a huge FREE outdoor concert to thank the community for the great support each year.  Previous acts include Spirit of the West, Daniel Wesley, Trooper and 54-40, this year is featuring Platinum Blonde!

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Hundred!  The amount of feet in the world record shot ski attempt. This happened at Fernie as part of a wedding in 2013.  Don’t believe us?  Watch the video on our YouTube channel.

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Beers on tap at Fernie’s newest restaurant Cirque in Lizard Creek Lodge.  Cirque (formerly the Great Room) in Lizard Creek Lodge has bar seating as well as restaurant seating for all ages, with a plethora of delicious cocktails to try and 6 beers on tap!

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Huge Alpine Bowls full of powder to snack on!  Whether your favourite bowl is Siberia, Timber, Lizard, Cedar or good ol’ Currie bowl, you’re almost guaranteed to find powder stashes in one of the 5!12493951_10156439847085367_1255482131071715085_o

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Avalanche Dogs on staff.  An important part of our Ski Patrol program is our Avy dog program, 4 dogs training with 4 members of our ski patrol staff assist daily and are always ready to help out in the event of an avalanche.  Read more about our Avalanche Dog Program in ‘Fernie’s Furry Hero’s”.

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Story building   – how much Fernie’s annual snow fall amount can cover (11 m/37 feet)!

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Epic Après ski bars, located right in the plaza at Fernie Alpine Resort – check out The Griz Bar in the resort plaza, known for ‘Keepin Rippers Ripped’ since 1962 and also home to live après music weekly and some legendary parties.  Or stop into Kelsey’s (especially if you’ve got some kids in tow), gather around the bar or hang out in the restaurant with the littles while enjoying your après beverages.6284198459_4a059c458e_z

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Legend of the Griz.  There is one ‘person’ in Fernie credited with bringing the amazing powder to the resort each and every year.  It all started with a baby boy born in a bears cave, followed by a battle and finally ending with a musket being shot into the cloud.  Read the full Legend on our website.

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HOW MANY FRIENDS YOU HAVE ON A POWDER DAY IN FERNIE.

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Words: Cali Sammel
Photos: Robin Siggers, Sage McBride, Mark Eleven Photography, Dylan Siggers, Fernie Alpine Resort

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FERNIE ALPINE RESORT presents ANNUAL JEEP JUNIOR FREESKI
Monday, 25 January 2016 by Cali Burk

For Immediate Release: January 25th, 2016

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT presents ANNUAL JEEP JUNIOR FREESKI
An IFSA Qualifier Event

Fernie, BC – Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to announce the return of Junior Freeskiing to Fernie.  This year’s event will once again be an IFSA National Event stop. Winners of the Fernie event will gain points towards being the North American Junior Freeski Champion!  Come out and watch some of the best junior freeskiers in North America display their skills here at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Freeski PosterThe JEEP Junior Freeski presented by Rossignol  and Smith Optic is at Fernie Alpine Resort February 18th – 21st and is part of a RCR Junior Freeski series, other events include Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on February 6th & 7th and Kimberley Alpine Resort on February 27th & 28th.   For registration details and instructions visit the Fernie Alpine Resort Online Events Calendar.

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