For Immediate Release: November 21^st, 2017

Huge Early Season Snowfall Means Early Opening for Fernie Alpine Resort
With over 7 feet of snow YTD already

Fernie, BC – Near record early season snowfall kicks off skiing and riding season in a big way! Fernie, located along the famed Powder Highway is reaping the benefits of Mother Nature- with this season now verified as a La Nina winter and actual snowfall proving out the forecast for a snowy, long winter – we are stoked here in Fernie, B.C (to say the least).

Visit Fernie Alpine Resort this Saturday & Sunday, November 25^th & 26^th to get an exclusive preview weekend of the season to come!  All resort service & ticket information can be found on our Events Calendar, check the Snow Report & RCR App for the most up to date snow conditions and weekend lift information.

BOOK YOUR SKI VACATION NOW & SAVE
Book your vacation before November 30^th for savings of up to 42%.  Call 1-800-258-7669 or book online.

UPDATED RCR APP – New GPS Tracker
Not only is the RCR App your best source for the most up to date information including run/lift status, mountain cams and snow reports, it’s now your ski tracking app too!  Through our new GPS tracking feature, you can find out your speed, distance skied and altitude during your runs.  Simply open the app and use the GPS button to bring you to the tracking screen.

RCR ROCKIES CARD & GIFT CARDS – THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT
Get 3 FREE days (plus daily discounts) for the price of one lift ticket with the RCR Rockies card, Gift Cards can also be bought for $25, $50 or $100 – purchase one or both for that special skier in your life through the RCR Online Store.

Fernie Alpine Resort Official Website
Photo taken November 17 by Nick Nault

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]

Not only is the RCR App your best source for the most up to date information including run/lift status, mountain cams and snow reports, it’s now your ski tracking app too!  Through our new GPS tracking feature, you can measure your speed, distance skied and altitude during your runs.  Simply open the app and use the GPS button to bring you to the tracking screen.  The RCR App is available on iTunes and the Google Play store for FREE!

Get more RCR App information and download link from our website.

BOOK YOUR SKI VACATION NOW & SAVE
Book your vacation before November 30^th for savings of up to 42%.  Call 1-800-258-7669 or book online.

RCR ROCKIES CARD & GIFT CARDS – THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT
Get 3 FREE days (plus daily discounts) for the price of one lift ticket with the RCR Rockies card, Gift Cards can also be bought for $25, $50 or $100 – purchase one or both for that special skier in your life through the RCR Online Store.
RCR Rockies Card
Gift Card

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog

For Immediate Release: September 22^nd, 2017

First Day of Fall Mean First Signs of Snow in the Mountains

As we enjoy the first day of fall and the changing of the leaves on the trees, our ski resorts already have the snow fall(ing) and blanketing the mountains in a dusting of that glorious white stuff skiers and snowboarders eagerly anticipate each season!  Here’s a roundup of some of our first snow images from each resort!

Visit Facebook for opening dates already released or announcements coming soon– Fernie Alpine Resort • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort • Kimberley Alpine Resort • Nakiska Ski Area.

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2017

Burrrlapz to Release Three Webisodes to Kick Off Ski Season

Fernie, BC – The Burrrlapz film group whose home town is Fernie, B.C are stoked to be launching a three 10-minute webisode ski film series on their Vimeo channel made from footage shot at Fernie Alpine Resort.  As part of this exciting launch they’ll be hosting a screening, featuring all films rolled into one feature at the Vogue Theatre in downtown Fernie in November. This is the only opportunity to see all webisodes presented as one film, called ‘Vibes & Stuff’.

Check out the trailer for Vibes & Stuff on the Burrrlapz Vimeo Page and follow them on Facebook for updates on their upcoming screening in Downtown Fernie.

Fernie Alpine Resort • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram

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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected]
Twitter & Instagram – @PowderMatt
Powder Matt’s Blog

For Immediate Release: June 8^th, 2017 

Fernie Alpine Resort to open on June 24^th with Extended Summer Hours

Fernie, BC – Summer is here, it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy mountains of fun (and sun).  Especially exciting this year is the extended summer hours (stay tuned for more information).

New highlights for the summer;

– NEW Weekly Activities
Working with Lizard Creek Lodge, there’s a whole new weekly activity list to enjoy a Fernie Alpine Resort activity and follow it up with a meal at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge, activities include Forage & Feast Tuesdays, Yoga on Saturdays, Kids Natures Hike & BBQ on Saturdays and Birding and Breakfast on Sundays.
– NEW Specialty Hikes
Adding a theme to each hike, sign up for the one that interests you and your family the most!  Specialty hikes start on July 2^nd, see our website or Facebook events page for the themes and other dates.
– NEW Peak to Park to Pint
Join us for a fun day of biking!  Starting on the mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort, cruising downhill to Mt Fernie Provincial Park and then pedaling through town to enjoy hard-earned East Kootenay brewed beer samples.  Includes guiding, lift ticket, and post ride sampler drinks.  Guests then have the option to take our complimentary shuttle back to the resort.  Minimum 2 participants.

– Lift Accessed Mountain Top Camping – First in North America
An epic camping experience in British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America, awaits you! Sleep among the stars and wake up to spectacular alpine views near the top of the Timber Chair and Fernie’s famous mountaintop restaurant, the Lost Boys Café.

Ongoing popular programs and events include;

– There’s a variety of mountain bike programs & camps for adults to check out, such as the Ladies downhill weekend, Weekday Trail Warrior Camps and Twilight Sessions.
– Plus don’t forget to keep those kids busy and outdoors during the summer!  Fernie offers Kids Summer Camps – Dirt Devils Multi-Week Youth Bike Camps, Kids Freeride Bike Camps, Kids Outdoor Adventure Camps and the Kids Howl at the Moon Sleepover Camp @ Lost Boys Café.

Get information about all the programs and things to do at Fernie Alpine Resort online.

Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page • Twitter • Instagram

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For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected] • Powder Matt’s Blog  •  Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt

For Immediate Release: May 3^rd, 2017

 Your Next Favourite Summer Destination is Fernie Alpine Resort in Beautiful British Columbia

Fernie, BC – Fernie Alpine Resort is already a well known cross country and downhill mountain biking destination, with the recent additions of more family friendly activities as well as the exciting mountain top camping, Fernie will likely be your next favourite summer vacation destination.

• Mountain Top, Lift Accessed Camping in the Alpine
  The first of its kind in North America! Camp as close as you can get to the stars; take the Timber express chairlift to the mountain top to your campsite.  Included in your ‘glamping’ experience is a guided hike a delicious raclette dinner, smore’s by the campfire and breakfast the next morning (as well as an epic view of the valley below).
• Biking – Cross Country & Downhill
  Whether you’re a beginner, a family riding together or a hardcore biker Fernie has a trail for you. Two lifts are available to take you to the area of the mountain you want or plenty of cross country biking trails can be accessed right from the base area of the resort.  Rentals for downhill and cross country bikes are both available as well.
• Nature Bob Interpretive Centre
  Nature Bob has been hosting guided hikes at Fernie for over 11 years and is a wealth of information when it comes to the native plant and animal life in the area. Take a guided hike with Bob or visit his interpretive centre at the top of the Elk chairlift to see displays and learn about the surrounding area.
• Hiking & Sightseeing
  Venture out on your own or take a guided hike – there are a variety of trails to choose from depending on the difficulty level of a hike you desire. Don’t forget to stop at one of our look out points along the way to take in the amazing summer views from the top of the resort.
• Aerial Park & Ziplines
  Kids and adults have a great time monkeying around in the Aerial Park at Fernie! The course starts off easy and works its way to progressively more difficult along the way in an adventure that will keep you entertained throughout the duration.   With multiple ziplines in the course you’ll get some speedy fun on the way down as well.  If the kids are too little to meet our height requirements there’s a free mini course nearby for them to have some fun in too!
• Lost Boys Mountain Top Café & Ice Bar in Lizard Creek Lodge
  Enjoy a light meal or snack at our fully licensed mountain top café (epic views included with every meal)! Looking for a different experience?  Venture over to the nearby Lizard Creek Lodge and try our Vodka ice bar – sample a variety of vodkas in our chilled out room made of ice, Helly Hansen parkas are loaned to you while in the bar.

Official Website
Book your vacation online or call 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation specialist today!
Facebook Page • Twitter • Instagram

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For more information, please contact:

Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected] • Powder Matt’s Blog  •  Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt

Fernie, BC – On March 17^th & 18^th, returning to Fernie Alpine Resort for season number two is the popular Monster Boardstyle event – a high energy race and party event hosted by Monster Energy.

The event Monster Energy introduced at the Shred Show in 2011. Pitting four snowboarders at a time in a head-to-head boardercross-style race integrated with big slopestyle terrain features. This combination of mandatory spins and flat-out speed is a crowd favorite!  This season’s tour starts off at SilverStar Mountain Resort, followed by Fernie Alpine Resort and concluding at the finals in the Bethlehem of Boarderstyle, Whistler Blackcomb.

The snowboard-only event consists of Men’s and Women’s Open categories. Every stop of the Monster Energy Boarderstyle Tour is free to enter and open to all competent riding abilities.  On top of cash prizing, the winners of the SilverStar and Fernie events will receive invites (including transportation and accommodation) to compete in the final event at Whistler Blackcomb. Register to compete in Fernie online and don’t forget about the afterparty, details to come shortly.

Book your room for the weekend at Lizard Creek Lodge or Fernie Slopeside Lodge or by calling 1-800-258-7669.  View or book all our Hot Deals & Vacation packages online.

Official Website • Facebook Event Page
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Mosteller
Senior VP Marketing & Resort Experience, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
[email protected] • Powder Matt’s Blog  •  Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – @PowderMatt