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Author: Emma Padgett

I spend my days in the mountains creating and sharing my favourite place in the world in the hope that it will inspire others to visit and love Fernie Alpine Resort and the wonderful town of Fernie as much as I do.

Trail Crew Update: Spring Prep is Underway!

Wednesday, 28 May 2025 by Emma Padgett

Spring is finally doing its thing, and the snow on the lower mountain has melted back enough for our trail crew to get to work! As the snowline continues to retreat up the mountain, our trail crew has officially hit the ground running to prepare for an awesome summer of riding.

Elk Side Trails: Inspected and Noted for Maintenance

With the lower mountain now mostly clear of snow, the team has been able to access and walk the majority of the Elk Side trails. Each one has been carefully inspected, with notes taken for upcoming maintenance, improvements, and repairs. This early prep work is essential to ensuring a smooth, fun, and safe ride for opening day.

Rakes, Shovels, and the Mini-Hoe

The crew kicked things off last week, focusing on raking out debris, reshaping corners, repairing erosion, and smoothing out wear and tear from last season. It’s hands-on, dirty work—but our team wouldn’t have it any other way.

Looking ahead to next week, we’ll be bringing in the mini hoe to help with heavier machine work on key sections. This will allow us to speed up progress and ensure everything is dialled in just right for a smooth summer flow.

Please Stay Off the Trails Until Opening Day

We know it’s tempting to get out there early, especially with the sunshine calling—but all trails are currently closed until our official opening day on June 21st. Riding on soft, unmaintained trails can set back the hard work underway and delay opening. Help us out by respecting the closures so we can open with trails that are safe, smooth, and ready to rip.

Mark Your Calendar: Opening Day – June 21st, 2025

We can’t wait to welcome riders back to the mountain. Until then, keep those bikes tuned, the stoke high, and we’ll see you soon!

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The Fernie Alpine Resort Trail Crew

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Brush & Saw Crew Update… it’s a Big One!

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 by Emma Padgett

Our dedicated Saw & Brush Crew have been busy since May, turning the mountain into your ultimate winter playground. With their hard work—and a little help from our trusty mower cat this fall—the slopes are looking better than ever, ready to deliver top-notch early-season snow coverage and smoother runs for everyone.

Check out the updates below to see what’s in store for this winter. And don’t miss the loooong list of runs that got some serious TLC this year!

Falling Star / Hells Gate

We’ve undertaken significant work to improve the terrain flow and accessibility in this area. By widening the Hells Gate section and reworking the flow, we’ve created an easier-to-maintain, more accessible exit from Siberia Bowl and a smoother intermediate run. A new exit off Fred’s Corner now offers a safe route during avalanche closures, and we’ve expanded the area from one groomer pass to six, making this section a premier groomed run.

Siberia Ridge

Deep Sea

The entry from Deep Sea has been widened and regraded, offering more accessible and inviting skiing and riding.

Dancer / Lower Cascade

Significant grading work has been done to allow earlier snowcat access to this area, which will provide guests with earlier season access.

 

We can’t wait for you to experience these exciting changes this winter – the mountain is looking fantastic! 😊

 

 

Currie Bowl
Currie Powder Hand Mowing
Currie Creek Hand Mowing
Down Right Hand Mowing
Timber load/RV slope Hand Mowing
Gilmar Mower Cat/ Hand Mowing
S Bends Hand Mowing
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Timber Bowl Highline Entire Hand Mowing
Heartland Hand Mowing
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PS – Deep Space Hand Mowing
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Linda’s Mower Cat
Lower Mountain Meadow Mower Cat
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Lizard Mower Cat
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Bambi Mower Cat
Lower Diamond Back Mower Cat
Elk Lift Line Hand Mowing
Power Trip Hand Mowing/Hoe/Dozer
Silver Fox Mower Cat
Silver Fox/Rail Park Hand Mowing
Holiday Mower Cat
Siberia Bowl Hells Gate Sign Line Hand Mowing
White Rabbit Glading
Freds Corner banks Hand Mowing
Fallout Mower Cat
Falling Star Mower Cat
Fred’s Corner to Hells Gate Hand Mowing
Hells Gate Hand Mowing
Top of Siberia Ridge Hand Mowing
Lower Siberia Ridge Mower Cat
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Introducing the Elk Grove Forest Playground!

Friday, 14 June 2024 by Emma Padgett
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New for Summer 2024 – Introducing the Elk Grove Forest Playground!

Phase 1 of construction for our new Elk Grove Forest Playground is well underway.

Located among a beautiful shady tree island at the top of the Elk Chair, this forest playground is a great place for kids to explore and play.

The Elk Grove will be a vibrant addition to the other summer activities that guests can access via the Elk Chair. Families can embark on a day of adventure, starting their visit with a ride up the Elk Chairlift and exploring the Elk Grove Forest Playground and Nature Bob’s Interpretive Centre.

Enjoy a family-friendly hike, passing by an observation deck with spectacular views and educational interpretive signs. Then, return to the Bear’s Den to enjoy refreshing beverages, snacks, and everyone’s favourite – ice cream!

Features of the new Elk Grove Forest Playground include:

  • Pirate Ship
  • Bridges
  • Slide
  • Chairlift Swings
  • Cargo Climbing Net
  • Sandbox
  • Paths winding through the forest connecting all of the play features
  • Picnic Area

 

Phase 1 of the Playground will be complete for Opening Day on Saturday, June 22nd. Plans for future phases are in development and will include more fun and creative play structures.

All Fernie Alpine Resort summer lift tickets and season passes include access to the Elk Grove Forest Playground. Children must be supervised by their responsible parent/adult.

Purchase your summer pass here – https://skifernie.com/purchase/summer-season-passes/

Purchase your summer lift tickets here – https://tickets.skifernie.com/product-category/summer-lift-tickets/

The Elk Grove promises a unique, fun-filled experience for kids and families. Come and join us for an unforgettable adventure!

 

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#FernieStoke Ski Shuttle

Thursday, 15 December 2022 by Emma Padgett

For all information on the Fernie Ski Shuttle, please visit the following website.

#FernieStoke Local Ski Shuttle

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Summer of ’22

Friday, 24 June 2022 by Emma Padgett

Tomorrow is the day, we open for summer 2022!

Enjoy lift-accessed mountain biking, hiking & sightseeing all summer long!

The Elk Chair will be open daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm (with extended hours from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm on Thursdays).

Our summer operations run from June 25th to September 5th

After a slow snowmelt, we’ve been busy getting the trails ready for another great summer of fun.

 

What have we been up to? Here’s a quick rundown.

 

Lizard Lane is freshly built and ready to go. A favourite addition to our trail network that’s been a staple over the past few summers.

 

We are excited to have been able to add some much needed dirt and machine work to Mr. Berms. The intention is to reduce brake bumps, cap the rocks and enlarge the berms on the Elk Run.

 

Ben’s Big Rig is back for 2022 as a green run to access Deer Trail or to ride all the way down to Bear load with access to Lower Duff Dynasty. Ben’s Big Rig received dirt and machine work to build up berms and remove brake bumps. This work is still being finished off so may not be ready for opening day, but will be soon after.

 

The popular family-friendly hiking trail, Daisy Lane will be rerouted at the top to avoid Ben’s Big Rig.

 

The exits to biking trails Top Gun, Aggravated Assault and Deer Trail received a machine top-up.

 

Upper Top Gun had a berm and jump rebuild by hand last fall. There are plans to rebuild the middle section this summer.

 

Bin Logdin had a berm and jump rebuild last fall.

 

All other trails have been raked and most green and blue trails have had drainage, ruts and berms touched up by hand.

 

Rubber Ducky, and most lower Timber side trails (except Bin Logdin), will be closed for opening day due to ongoing work. We are hoping to get these trails open asap.

 

Verboten may be closed until next week as there are 5 big trees down. We are working with our saw crew to have them removed.

 

All other multi-use trails are clear, signed and open.

 

Looking for more opening weekend info? Check out the following links:

 

Operating Hours

 

Restaurants

 

Rentals

 

Mountain Biking Lessons

 

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Get the Girls Out! International Women’s Day at Fernie Alpine Resort

Thursday, 03 March 2022 by Emma Padgett

This weekend Fernie Alpine Resort is celebrating International Women’s Day with SheJumps! You can play the online Get the Girls Out! game all weekend (Friday – Sunday) and meet up for in-person activities on Sunday, March 6 at the Elk Base. 

SheJumps Get the Girls Out! is a national campaign to unite women as they support, challenge, mentor, and inspire each other in the outdoor sports world. 

Due to COVID precautions, our 2022 event will follow a hybrid model using a virtual scavenger hunt through the Goosechase app and a few on-hill games at Fernie! This gives participants the flexibility to engage with the SheJumps community at the level at which they are comfortable.

Beginning on Friday, March 4, 2022, participants can begin playing the Get the Girls Out! event using the Goosechase app on their phone. Registration for the event is free, and you’re connecting with people from around the world and also your local community. Win points by completing the missions. Then, meet up with SheJumps co-founder and executive director, Claire Smallwood, on Sunday at the Elk Base to participate in some on-hill challenges at Fernie Alpine Resort. The virtual game is live until Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 7 p.m. MST. 

 

  • Andrea Byrne and Oliva Johnson – SheJumps Ambassadors. Photo: Emma Polit

    Golden Girafficorn Hunt – find the golden ‘girafficorns’ on the mountain and bring it back to the booth to be entered to win a prize!

  • Photo challenges – Snag a picture with your shred buddies and upload it to social media tagging @shejumps and @ferniealpineresort, we’ll choose a winner at the end of the day! 

 

Can’t make it to the ski hill? No worries! Using a mobile app, participants complete outdoor-themed missions to earn points and receive prizes from SheJumps partners. The Goosechase challenges feature 150 activities to complete and earn points. From nature breakdancing to drawing SheJumps’ signature Girafficorn to outdoor safety and preparation challenges, Get The Girls Out! gives women and girls an accessible way to enjoy time outside.

Get the Girls Out! and International Women’s Day reminds us that we can build a world where difference is valued and celebrated, and a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Getting outside is an easy and fun way to celebrate the power of community and the importance of outdoor play.  

Read more about the event at Fernie Alpine Resort here.

Questions? Contact SheJumps [email protected]

Photo: Jason Hummel

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Fernie Alpine Resort’s Multi-Use Trail System

Friday, 25 June 2021 by Emma Padgett

Important Update – June 25, 2021

Fernie Alpine Resort is excited to announce that, as of June 26, 2021, guests will once again have access to our complete multiuse trail system, which includes all trails outside our winter/summer operational boundaries.

All users will now be required to have a valid FAR Multi-Use Trails Access Pass ($5 including gst) and completed a waiver to be allowed access. The waiver needs to be done in person, so please come into our Guest Services office to complete it, and receive your Pass.

The Passes will not be valid for use on the lifts and do not allow the holder access to our Bike Park in the summer, or our ski area in the winter, at any time.

The Pass will allow access to the following trails –

Trails to the South – Silk, Manchuria, Scandia, Double Creek, Double Creek Extension.

Trails to the North – Hobbit, View, Black Forest, Megahurtz, Upper Old Goat, New Goat, Upper Gorby, Upper Verboten, Snakebite)

For more details on the location of trails, please refer to the maps below.

The Pass and waiver will be valid for the calendar year, expiring on December 31, and will cover all non-motorised use of the trails 12 months of the year. Motorised use is prohibited.

Passes are available for purchase at Fernie Alpine Resort’s Guest Services counter for $5. If you purchase a day ticket or multi-day ticket, the multiuse trail system is included for the date shown on your ticket.

If you require more information, please call us on 250-423-2435.

See you on the trails!

FAR Team

 

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Pride Month in Fernie

Monday, 07 June 2021 by Emma Padgett

It’s Pride Month, and here in Fernie, we love to celebrate LGBTQIA2S+! ‍🌈

Fernie has come a long way with its support of Pride. In 2016, the Fernie Pride Society was established, and it didn’t take long for the community to show their support. From the painting of rainbow crosswalks across town, the monthly Ears for Peers event, to the week-long Elk Valley Pride Festival held every year in September (best week ever!), it is inspiring to see people of all ages, genders, and sexualities coming together in support of each other.

 

 

This month, the Fernie Pride Society has a full schedule of online events:

  • Drag Story Time

    Photo by Vince Mo

    June 7th, at 10 am, is Drag Story and Craft Time with the one and only, Freida Whales. Head to the Fernie Pride or Fernie Heritage Library Facebook page to participate.

  • On June 14th, the magical rainbow crosswalks will be repainted onto the corner of 3rd Ave and 5th St (next to the Post Office/Library). This year, they are keeping the painting party small, but please reach out to Fernie Pride on their Facebook page if you would like to volunteer your time. These crosswalks have become a wonderful addition to Fernie’s downtown. Make sure you stop by to check them out.
  • On the 3rd Thursday of every month is Ears for Peers (via Zoom). Ears for Peers is a safe peer-to-peer place for conversation, support, gathering and more. This month it is on June 17, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The zoom link will be posted on their Facebook page leading up to the event.
  • Later in June, Fernie Pride will be hosting (via Zoom) their popular Rainbow Connections event. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information coming soon!
  • Photo via Fernie Pride Society

    Continue celebrating pride through art by downloading this fantastic Day of Pink colouring page featuring Fernie Pride’s President, Kevin Allen. You can find it here. It is a part of Day of Pink’s latest colouring book that can be found here. This colouring book shares the stories of trans and queer folks who are creating safer spaces, celebrating our community, and advancing human rights. Learn about our past, present, and future while enjoying the art of colouring.

New events are continuously being added, so please show your support and follow the Fernie Pride Society on Facebook to join in on the fun.

 

Photo by Vinco Mo

If you are looking to support Fernie Pride Society’s initiatives, please donate to their membership drive, which is happening all month long. When you purchase a membership (only $20 for 3 years), you are supporting an essential local organization and helping them secure support and funding for some great programming and initiatives, which will continue to benefit the community. Get your membership here.

Pride month is when we celebrate diversity and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, acknowledge their history, the hardships they have endured, and the progress made. Fernie is a community full of strong Allies who really help make a difference. Let’s all fly the rainbow flag and show that EVERYONE is welcome in Fernie.

 

 

 

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Thank You for a Great Winter!

Monday, 12 April 2021 by Emma Padgett

Hello Everyone!

And with that, our winter season has come to an end.

The 2020-21 winter was a unique one, to say the least. We are so happy that we had the opportunity to open and that you, our valued guests, were offered 123 days of skiing and riding.

Thank you for your patience and understanding this season. Thank you for following all of our safety protocols and respecting our staff and each other.

We all worked hard to get to the end of the season, and it was the combined efforts of our community, our staff and our guests that successfully got us here. We are grateful and hope that all of this translated to a great winter season for you and your family.

We are getting geared up for our Early Bird Winter Pass Sale for 21/22 – keep an eye on our website and social media for details!

Stay safe. Enjoy our wonderful outdoors, and we hope to see you on the mountain soon!

Andy Cohen & the Fernie Alpine Resort Team

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Announcing our Winter 20/21 Bonus Week!

Wednesday, 17 March 2021 by Emma Padgett
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We have an exciting announcement regarding our season here at Fernie Alpine Resort.
 
In celebration of our passholders, your patience, understanding and commitment to us, and our Fernie community, who rallied together when the chips were down, we are moving our closing date to April 11th, 2021 (weather/conditions permitting).
 
This winter has been one like no other. Our community was one of the fastest to recover from a COVID-19 cluster, from 97 to zero cases in a few short weeks. The hard work and perseverance of our community was commendable.
 
Thank you for saving our community and our ski season. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.
 
We hope to see you enjoying the wonderful spring skiing!
 
Thanks all,
 
Andy Cohen and the Fernie Alpine Resort Team
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