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Kids Multi-Week Programs

Build confidence, improve technique, and explore the mountain with our multi-week ski and snowboard programs. Enjoy consistent coaching, a fun group atmosphere, and real progress.

SKI PROGRAMS

LITTLE RIPPERS

Ages 3-4

The Little Rippers program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to ski for your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence and independence in a fun and safe environment. Each 45-minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child and a season of fun on the snow. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
1 - 3 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $479 BOOK ONLINE
1 - 3 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $879 BOOK ONLINE

WEES CLUB

Ages 4-5

In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was developed in the Little Rippers program and introduce the kids to a social sports environment with small groups of up to 4 kids to one coach. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue to develop the fundamentals of skiing necessary to progress their skiing. They will explore more of the mountain in a safe, small group approach. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
1 - 4 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $359 BOOK ONLINE
1 - 4 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $659 BOOK ONLINE

SNOW RANGERS

Ages 6-7

Our Snow Rangers program is geared toward kids graduating from our Wees program, and starting to ski for a longer duration. Snow Rangers will help bridge the gap for these youngsters between our Wees Club, and our Ski Club, continuing with a small group approach, allowing them to explore the mountain, develop more robust independence in their skiing, and help build their love of the sport. Note: First time skiers can sign up for our Christmas Camp to prepare for this program. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
2 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $629 BOOK ONLINE
2 - 6 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $1079 BOOK ONLINE

FAR OUT FRIDAYS

Ages 6-12

This dynamic multi-week program is crafted for local shredders who are already confident skiers and chair riders, eager for more dedicated on-snow instruction on Friday afternoons. Over six weeks, kids will progress their skills across the mountain, building on fundamental skiing abilities in a fun and supportive group setting. Going "FAR out" means training in all of the environments that Fernie Alpine Resort has to offer: big mountain, race gates and ski cross, bumps, carving and more. We’re thrilled to foster Fernie’s next generation of rippers in this exciting program!

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
3 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 9, 2026 $629 BOOK ONLINE

SKI CLUB

Ages 8-14

This popular club is a fun and engaging program for kids, which will have them embarking on a more technical approach to skiing. Whether novice or intermediate skiers, we look for ways to challenge and improve their existing skills, and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. Our coaches create an engaging, fair-play social environment, allowing children to form friendships that carry on from season to season. Note: First-time skiers can sign up for our Christmas Camp to prepare for this program. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
2 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $609 BOOK ONLINE
2 - 6 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $1109 BOOK ONLINE

EXTREME CLUB

Ages 8-14

This club is designed to develop kids into confident all mountain skiers. Our specialist coaches will challenge and consolidate their all-mountain skills and tactics. We will introduce big mountain adventure in a structured 6 or 12 week program. Key focuses of this program are carving, powder, bumps, trees, and all mountain freestyle. Kids graduating from this program can progress directly to our free ski program or into our big mountain competitive stream. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
4 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $609 BOOK ONLINE
4 - 6 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $1109 BOOK ONLINE

FREESKI CLUB

Ages 10-17

Our Freeski club is a structured 6 or 12 week non-competitive program for confident all mountain skiers looking to develop into independent big mountain riders. Our specialized coaches will spend time on tactic development and understanding of risk and reward. Working towards refinement of skills in bumps, trees, powder and all mountain freestyle. Our coaches will introduce important elements of alpine safety enabling participants to take ownership of their mountain experience. Graduates from his program will be true independent big mountain skiers. Offered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
5 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $609 BOOK ONLINE
5 - 6 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $1109 BOOK ONLINE

GIRLS FREESKI CLUB

Ages 10-17

This program is a structured 6 or 12 week non-competitive program for confident all mountain skiers looking to develop into independent big mountain riders. Following the same outline as our Freeski program but offered exclusively for girls. Our specialized coaches will spend time on tactic development and understanding of risk and reward in an environment designed to encourage and support girls to stay in skiing. Working towards refinement of skills in bumps, trees, powder and all mountain freestyle. Our coaches will introduce important elements of alpine safety enabling participants to take ownership of their mountain experience. Graduates from his program will be true independent big mountain skiers. Offered on Saturdays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
5 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & Feb. 21, 2026 $609 BOOK ONLINE
5 - 6 12 Weeks Jan. 3, 2026 $1109 BOOK ONLINE

BIG MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Ages 10-17

This is a competitive program for competent big mountain skiers. The program is designed for young athletes who want to enter Junior Freeski Competitions at Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Coached by our dedicated high performance coaches, this program's focus is to develop the skills, strategy and style needed to move into the world of competitive freestyle. Offered on Saturdays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
5 - 6+ 12 Weeks Jan. 3, 2026 $1159 BOOK ONLINE

SNOWBOARD PROGRAMS

LITTLE SHREDDERS

Ages 3-5

The Little Shredders program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to snowboard for your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence and independence in a fun and safe environment. Each 45-minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child and a season of fun on the snow. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
1 - 3 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $469 BOOK ONLINE
1 - 3 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $879 BOOK ONLINE

WEES SNOWBOARD CLUB

Ages 5-6

In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was developed in the Little Shredders program and introduce the kids to a social sport environment with small groups of 3 kids to one coach. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue developing the snowboarding fundamentals to progress their riding. They will start to explore more of what the mountain offers in a safe, group lesson approach. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
1 - 4 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $359 BOOK ONLINE
1 - 4 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $659 BOOK ONLINE

FAR OUT FRIDAYS

Ages 6-12

This dynamic multi-week program is crafted for local shredders who are already confident skiers and chair riders, eager for more dedicated on-snow instruction on Friday afternoons. Over six weeks, kids will progress their skills across the mountain, building on fundamental skiing abilities in a fun and supportive group setting. Going "FAR out" means training in all of the environments that Fernie Alpine Resort has to offer: big mountain, race gates and ski cross, bumps, carving and more. We’re thrilled to foster Fernie’s next generation of rippers in this exciting program!

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
3 - 6 6 Weeks Jan. 9, 2026 $629 BOOK ONLINE

THE SNOWBOARD CLUB

Ages 7-16

The Snowboard Club is designed to create a fun learning environment in which kids will progress quickly. This is a structured 6 or 12 week program where we look to challenge riders, improve their existing skills and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. We help them with mountain awareness and decision making. Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing kids to form friendships that continue from season to season. Offered on Saturdays.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
1 - 5 6 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $609 BOOK ONLINE
1 - 5 12 Weeks Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $1109 BOOK ONLINE

GIRLS BIG MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Ages 10-17

This program provides a fun and safe environment, encouraging girls to meet their potential fully. It is geared towards young athletes looking to develop their skills and competencies, laying down the pathway to competition. The high-energy, professional coaches are on hand to encourage progression in all terrain, be it powder, park or boardercross. Coaches will help them develop good decision-making skills and strategies and develop their competitive skills. The program will include coaching at one local freeride comp and one local banked slalom event.

Ability Level   Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
5 - 6+ 12 Weeks Jan. 3, 2026 $1159 BOOK ONLINE
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