Dirty Dancer Banked Slalom Recap
Who could have known that the first ever Dirty Dancer Banked Slalom event would be as successful as it was? Every snowboarder in town of course! This event was special for many reasons but perhaps the biggest reason was that it really brought the snowboarding community of Fernie together in a fun, passionate and meaningful
New Snow + Extended Hours = More Ski Time
Well winter just won’t stop this year will it? In light of Mother Nature’s snow-generosity, we’ve decided to extend our spring ski dates and hours to include all next week – meaning we’ll be open straight through to Sunday April 15th! Most services will be running, with terrain dependent on conditions. For the latest info
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Spring has Sprung at Fernie Alpine Resort
Spring has officially sprung here at Fernie Alpine Resort and although we loooooove the big snowy dumps of winter, we have to admit that sunshiny days and slushy spring snow are feeling pretty good right now. And not only that but we have every single weekend from here until the end of the season jam
Raging Elk Dummy Downhill Recap
The appeal of the Dummy Downhill lies in its ability to bring joyous delight in the form of creativity, flight and carnage to everyone watching! This year’s event saw 13 dummies (forms mounted on skis) compete against one another in an epic day of fun on Sunday, March 4th. The dummies ranged from popular book
Jeep Jr. Freeski Recap
The future of Canadian freeskiing was in Fernie this past weekend in an action-packed competition sponsored by Jeep, Rossignol and Smith Optics. One hundred competitors from Western Canada and the United States descended on Fernie Alpine Resort for the two day Jeep Jr. Freeski event. At the competitors meeting on Saturday morning, spirits were high
Fernie’s Legendary Bush Party
On November 18, 2017, in the dark of night someplace in the woodlands surrounding Fernie, British Columbia, spotlights of fuchsia, aquamarine, and gold illuminate a clearing at the base of a hillside. There, hundreds of humans clad in ski pants, puffy jackets, and toques, move to the beat of the intergalactic house music that pumps
Raging Elk Kinky Rail Jam Recap
What a perfect day for ripping, slipping, sliding and jumping yesterday was! With warm temperatures and rays of sunshine peeking through the trees and bathing the competitors and spectators of the Raging Elk Kinky Rail Jam in its glow, the day was truly fully-charged. The action got started just after 11am in the Fernie Alpine
Whitepass Chair Update
***Jan. 19th Update: The White Pass Chair is now OPEN!! *** Please be advised the White Pass Chairlift will be closed for an estimated 7 – 10 days due to mechanical part failure. Our team has determined the Whitepass Top Bullwheel Bearing has failed. We’re fortunate to have a talented and professional lift maintenance team
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New Year, New Snow (and warm weather)
Here in Fernie, 2018 has started with a perfect combo for skiers- new snow & warm temps! Our holiday gift of snow arrived over Christmas & New Year’s creating a winter wonderland. Now is the most amazing time of the year at Fernie Alpine Resort. Start 2018 off the right way with Mountain Time! We’re
‘Tis the season!
Fernie is a winter wonderland in more ways than one this holiday season! Sure, there’s the legendary annual snowfall and seemingly unlimited terrain but there are also many cheer-filled events coming to the resort just in time for the holidays. There’s nothing quite like an old-school scenic sleigh ride to make you feel jolly. With
Welcome Back Fernie!
Welcome back Fernie! Another year of unbelievable powder and excellent riding is off to a flying start. Opening day saw people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities hit the slopes at Fernie Alpine Resort and it was nothing but smiles, some new and some familiar in the line-ups on Deer and Elk chairs Saturday morning
The Fernie Fun Tax: Pay and Play
“HOLD TIGHT, FÉLIX! WE’RE COMING TO GET YOU!” “I’M IN DEEP! BUT I’VE STILL GOT ONE SKI.” “10-4! WE’RE ON OUR WAY. RESCUE MISSION INITIATED!” The nine-year-old boys climb up the mountain through hip-deep snow to save Félix. In reality, they’re directly under the Bear Chair, and they climb about five yards, but in their
