The Sweet Spot; when it comes to density, Fernie Alpine Resort does it just right—in more ways than one
In scientific terms, snow density is measured by water volume. Heavy snow tends to have about 15 to 20 percent water content, and really light snow is less than 10 percent. That’s the stuff we like as skiers—the cold smoke that lets us feel like we’re dancing on air. Because any skier worth their salt
- Published in Blog, Fernie, Real Estate, Summer, Winter
Navigating Fernie’s Bike Park as a Newbie
Ready to try downhill mountain biking but feeling uncertain about where to begin? Fernie’s bike park offers the perfect blend of excitement and accessibility, making it an ideal location for those who are new to the sport. With the electric buzz of opening weekend, now is the perfect time to dive into mountain biking at
Why Fernie, BC Should be Your Family’s Next Destination
“Mom, this lake is so beautiful. Wait – I think I ate a fly!” And so started our two day paddling and biking trip to Fernie, B.C. Our summer was beginning to fill up as it always does cramming in campfires, baseball games, and swimming lessons. In the fall our three kids and I will
Introducing the Elk Grove Forest Playground!
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
First Trail Crew Update of 2024
Summer is almost here, and excitement is in the air at the resort as we gear up for our Opening Day on Saturday, June 22nd. Our trail crew of 7 team members has been hard at work since mid-May, inspecting the trails as the snow receded up the mountain. With the trails now mostly snow-free,
Timber Landing: Fernie Alpine Resort’s Next Best Address
For this edition of That Thing About Fernie, we’re talking with Carol Cohen; a long-time Fernie resident (who also happens to be married to Fernie Alpine Resort General Manager Andy Cohen). Carol is a highly experienced Realtor who has recently stepped into the role of Developer’s Representative for Timber Landing, a luxurious new neighbourhood of
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Fernie Alpine Resort – Summer NEWS
Even though the mountains are still a blanket of whiteness, biking, hiking, and summer fun are on our minds. We are stoked to announce that our lifts (yes, that’s plural!) will be spinning this summer for lift-accessed biking, hiking, and sightseeing. Opening Day is set for Saturday, June 22, only a few short months away! The
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I’ve moved 5,000 miles to a Canadian resort with my instructor boyfriend – and I can’t ski
I said no to this trip; sat at home in England, thinking about the risk, it seemed as though it would be greater than the reward. Why would a nearly-thirty-year-old – who has never skied and has a layering system for mild UK spring conditions – want to relocate 5,000 miles overseas to minus 20
That Thing About Fernie
What makes Fernie amazing is different than what most cities care to boast about. I moved here (basically) sight unseen. Having visited here once before (and when I had pneumonia), I didn’t have much to go off of. Yet, I was drawn to Fernie in a way that is difficult to describe. I’ve lived all
#FernieStoke Ski Shuttle
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Summer of ’22
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
Skiing Through New Eyes
I usually avoid weekends at the ski resort. Being a Fernie local, I can pick my days, and I prefer the less crowded days for obvious reasons. But this year, I found a new appreciation for the busy days and found myself marvelled by the action of packed lift lines and busy runs. My dad,
