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Fernie Timber Landing – Redefining Après-Ski

Friday, 02 May 2025 by skifernie

There’s just something to be said for waking up in the mountains, looking out your window and knowing you can simply walk up to the lifts for first tracks. Years of setting that alarm to go off long before the sun comes up, loading all the gear into a frozen car, scraping the windshield and navigating the busy highway are but a distant memory now. Leave your car parked, grab your board or skis and jump on the slopes just steps from your front door. This is just one of the perks of being situated at Fernie Timber Landing.

 

 

 

New lots have just been released in a highly sought after area adjacent to Fernie Alpine Resort. Located in the SE corner of British Columbia along the powder highway, the area offers year round recreation and relaxation. If you have kids, you’ll definitely appreciate being able to duck back into your own home to top up on a hot chocolate, or a bite of lunch. We have three at different stages of learning to ski, and being that close opens up all kinds of opportunities to make sure everybody gets to do what they want during the day.

When the lifts stop spinning in the afternoon or those leg muscles start asking for a rest, après ski takes on a whole new meaning at Timber Landing. Rock up to your beautiful home, ditch the ski gear and slip into the hot tub to take in the views. No more loading the roof rack, driving home in your wet clothes, and getting back just in time to make dinner. Slow it down, grab a book and a glass of wine to sip on the patio, or sit by a crackling fire in your cozy living room with your kids to play a board game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s something for everyone at Fernie no matter the season, which is probably why we’re out there so often. Aside from skiing/boarding in the winter, you also have great shopping, yoga and spa options, snow shoeing, hiking, cross country skiing, and fat tire biking just to name a few. Quiet mountain lakes, strolling through towering cedar trees, or dipping your toes in Lizard creek, you can do it all. Take a stroll along the historic downtown sidewalks, popping into the many boutique stores to get anything from locally made art to your next pair of powder-slaying downhill skis or even a cruiser bike to enjoy the many paths in and around town. Grab a bite of Neapolitan style pizza on the Loaf patio and follow it up with a uniquely crafted cocktail at Fernie Distillers before making your way back to your mountain home. Time to watch the sunset from your patio, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch as the clear skies reveal the stars overhead.

 

When the long sunny days of summer start giving way to the crisp air of the fall, it should be no surprise that scanning the hill for your favourite dirt berms turns to dreaming of the legendary champagne powder and bluebird days in the winter months ahead. Enjoy the afterglow, listen to the birds and make the best of each day as you make new memories in the Elk Valley. This and a lifetime of other adventures can be yours at Timber Landing.

Photos & Words by Mark Eleven Photography & Lemons for Days

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Short Skis & Big Slopes – A Family Ski Vacation at Fernie Alpine Resort

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 by skifernie

In our family, the word Fernie is synonymous with fun. We have been going to this amazing little town nestled in the SE corner of British Columbia long before we had kids. Aside from world class skiing, you can snowshoe, fly-fish, camp, golf, bike, hike, run, paddle, float, spa, shop, and dine just to name a few options. Needless to say, we’re pretty fond of the place and every trip there is a one-of-a-kind adventure.

For us, winter means skiing, and of all the hills we could choose from, we always gravitate to Fernie Alpine Resort. It has a massive amount of terrain suitable to every level & age of skier from the magic carpet & night skiing up to the black diamond runs off Polar Peak. The greens more your speed? There’s a fantastic crew of instructors is also ready to help you get the most out of your time. Having so many options from your front door makes for the perfect Canadian family winter vacation destination. I’ve been skiing here for 40 years, and I still discover unknown powder stashes.

Gearing up for a family trip to Fernie includes road snacks, ski gear, snow jackets, pants, boots, mitts, etc. Now that we are packing for five including three kids 7 & under, we have developed a pretty good system to ensure that everybody brings what they need to have the best time in the mountains. Taking a peek at the forecast is the first order of business to make sure we bring the thick coats and extra layers for the cold days, and light gloves and sunscreen for the warm spring afternoons. Although adults can tough it out with cold wet mitts, when it comes to kids the key to winter happiness is making sure they stay warm and dry. Hitting up the outdoor fire pit for a mid-day hot chocolate break never hurts either.

Our kids are still pretty new to the slopes, but no stranger to playing outside for hours on end in the snow. Our go-to have been Kombi mitts for years and have found them to be the best option for our busy family. The added bonus is knowing that it’s a family-owned company who knows a thing or two about Canadian winters. Top off your gear bag with an assortment of synthetic fleece & merino wool layers and a windproof shell to give you plenty of options, and keep you outside to take full advantage of what this place has to offer.

The big pow trips of December to early March give way to long sunny runs in late March and April. A spring ski trip out to Fernie is the best combination of cruiser days, patio afternoons, and super chill evenings. We lucked out with four bluebird days in this Kootenay gem and had the best of both worlds staying right on the hill at the fully equipped ski-in ski-out Lizard Creek Lodge. Being slope side is a huge advantage when getting out with kids by taking parking and gear shuttling out of the equation. After a day full of turns, ducking into one of the multiple outdoor hot tubs and heated pool is a must both for us and the kids.

Although it’s hard to pin down what makes Fernie a perfect winter getaway, there’s just something to this little town in the Elk Valley that brings us back time and time again. It’s a short drive from Calgary through the rolling eastern slopes of the rockies, and has every amenity you could hope for while still being small enough to check out on foot. Cruise the historic main street, shop the boutique stores, fuel up at the restaurants and definitely swing by Fernie Brewing to see what they have on tap to top up your growler. Fernie simply has something for everyone.

You know you are somewhere special that you start planning your return trip the very moment you leave. Fernie, we’ll be seeing you again soon.

Words & Photos by Mark Eleven Photography

Win a Trip to Fernie!

Win a Ski Trip for Two to Fernie Alpine Resort! 🎿

 

Dreaming of fresh powder and epic mountain views? We’ve got the perfect contest for you! Enter for a chance to win a ski trip for two to Fernie Alpine Resort in beautiful British Columbia! 🇨🇦
What’s included:
✈️ Flights for two (courtesy of Gendron Ski)
🏨 7-night stay at the stunning Lizard Creek Lodge
🎿 5 days of ski lift tickets (thanks to Fernie Alpine Resort/RCR)
🚐 Airport transfers (by Tunnel49)
🍽️ $150 gift card from Tourism Fernie to use at participating restaurants

🧤 $1,000 Kombi gift card for all your winter accessories!

Don’t miss out—this incredible $7,500 prize could be yours! ❄️
Contest dates: October 14 to November 3, 2024.
The winner will be announced on November 4! 🎉
👉 Enter our Contest
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