On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Fernie Alpine Resort will say 'Thank You' to our local community by offering a low-cost day of skiing and riding to residents of the Elk Valley/Jaffray/Grasmere as part of the annual Community Appreciation Day.

Elk Valley/Jaffray/Grasmere residents can get a lift ticket for January 11th by cash/debit/credit donation.  There will be a minimum donation per ticket, with all donations collected going to the Fernie Food Bank.

• $10 minimum donation for ages 6-12
• $20 minimum donation for ages 13 & up

Community Day tickets are available to Elk Valley Residents (including Fernie, Elko, Elkford and Sparwood area) as well as Jaffray and Grasmere residents.

In addition to the discounted lift tickets, local residents can also get the following offers at various outlets at the resort:

• 20% off any tuning or repair service
• 20% off rentals
  • Rentals are subject to availability and cannot be pre-booked
• 15% off dinner (after 5pm) at Legends Mountain Eatery
  • Discount applies to food only
• Sports Alpine Retail Shop
  • 15% off all outerwear
  • 10% off all other in-store items

Proof of local residency, along with a photo ID is required to receive the lift ticket and offers.  Proof of local residency includes a driver's license with an Elk Valley/Jaffray/Grasmere address or a document showing an Elk Valley/Jaffray/Grasmere address (pay stub, utility, or tax bill) along with a photo ID to match the name on the document.

Tickets and offers are only valid on January 11, 2026 and snow checks will not be issued on these tickets.

Sunday, locals and all guests can also check out the Hockey Days event happening in the plaza with a meet and greet with our local Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Team.   Come out and meet the team from 12pm-2pm in the plaza and see if you can take them on in some fun hockey challenges.   For full details on the Hockey Days event click HERE

NOTE:  The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Appreciation Day does not include Cranbrook and area residents, however, those residents are welcome to enjoy Community Appreciation Day at Kimberley Alpine Resort on January 11th