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2026.27 LESSONS & PROGRAMS INTEREST LIST

FERNIE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

World-Class Coaching. Local Expertise.

At the Fernie Performance Academy, our greatest strength is our people. Our team of Level 3 and Level 4 instructors brings decades of international experience, coaching elite athletes, training other professionals, and skiing Fernie inside and out.

Learn from the Best
Each coach offers a unique perspective, but they all share the same goal: to deliver world-class instruction in a supportive, motivating environment.

Whether you want to:

  • Refine your carving technique
  • Gain confidence in bumps or steeper terrain
  • Explore Fernie's legendary big-mountain lines

There’s a Performance Academy camp designed for you.

How It Works

  • Choose a Camp: Join one of our scheduled multi-day camps throughout the season.
  • Custom Coaching: Build a personalised program with your preferred coach.
  • Private Sessions: Book a Performance Academy Private for a fully tailored, one-on-one experience.

All programs feature small groups, individualised feedback, and video analysis to fast-track your progress and boost confidence on snow.

Meet Your Coaches
Explore our instructor profiles below and find the Performance Academy experience that fits your goals this winter.

PERFORMANCE CAMPS

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY SKI CAMP

Ages 18+

Immersive 1-Day & 2-Day Camps for Dedicated Skiers

Take your skills to the next level with our 1-day and 2-day Performance Academy Camps, designed for skiers ready to refine their technique and confidence across varied terrain. Led by our Level 3 & 4 instructors, these small-group camps offer in-depth coaching in a supportive, motivating environment.

Camp Details:

  • Duration: 5 hours of coaching per day, starting at 9 a.m.

  • Group Size: Maximum 6 participants

  • Requirements: Confident on upper-mountain terrain (Ages 18+)

Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
2 Days Mar. 7 & 8, 2026 $399 BOOK ONLINE
2 Days Mar. 23 & 24, 2026 $399 BOOK ONLINE

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY SNOWBOARD CAMP

Ages 18+

Take your skills to the next level with our immersive 1 or 2-day camps.

These small-group camps are perfect for riders ready to refine their technique across varied terrain.

Camp Details:

  • Duration: 5 hours of coaching per day, starting at 9 a.m.

  • Group Size: Maximum 6 participants

  • Requirements: Confident on upper-mountain terrain (Ages 18+)

Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate  
2 Days March 7 & 8, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK
1 Day March 17, 2026 $209 BOOK ONLINE

STEEP & DEEP CAMP

Ages 13+

Join our experienced local coaches on a 2-day mountain adventure to explore Fernie’s bottomless powder and steep terrain while improving your all-mountain riding. Includes two full days of coaching and lift line priority.

Opportunity on 2nd day to upgrade to First Tracks for $75 per person.

Duration  Start Date  Regular Rate Ski Snowboard
2 Days Feb. 21 & 22, 2026 $469 - BOOK ONLINE
2 Days Feb. 26 & 27, 2026 $469 CALL TO BOOK -
2 Days Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 2026 $469 CALL TO BOOK -

PERFORMANCE PRIVATE LESSONS

Performance Academy Private Ski Lesson

Ages 18+

Personalized, High-Performance Coaching

Prefer a one-on-one approach? A Performance Academy Private gives you the opportunity to focus entirely on your individual goals. These sessions combine terrain-based learning, detailed video analysis, and personalized feedback to accelerate your development on snow. Lessons suitable for individuals or small private groups (up to 3 people).

Perfect for intermediate to expert skiers looking to progress faster and gain insights directly from our most experienced coaches.
Duration  Regular Rate  
2 Hours $369 BOOK ONLINE
3 Hours $469 BOOK ONLINE
6 Hours $669 BOOK ONLINE

Performance Academy Private Snowboard Lesson

Ages 18+

Personalized, High-Performance Coaching

Prefer a one-on-one approach? A Performance Academy Private gives you the opportunity to focus entirely on your individual goals. These sessions combine terrain-based learning, detailed video analysis, and personalized feedback to accelerate your development on snow. Lessons suitable for individuals or small private groups (up to 3 people).

Perfect for intermediate to expert riders looking to progress faster and gain insights directly from our most experienced coaches.

Duration  Regular Rate  
2 Hours $369 BOOK ONLINE
3 Hours $469 BOOK ONLINE
6 Hours $669 BOOK ONLINE

SPECIALIZED COACHING & CAMPS

SKI

BRIDGET HEMSTED

CSIA Level 3, CSIA Level 4 Teach

Bridget is a very experienced CSIA Level 3 Instructor with Level 4 Teaching certification and over 30 years of coaching experience. She blends technical skiing with balance, alignment, and mindful movement, helping skiers connect body awareness with performance and unlock a new sense of flow on snow.

Choose from scheduled Big Mountain women’s specific performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

CAMPS OFFERED

Set yourself up for the season by exploring how balance, body alignment, and awareness shape your skiing. Build strong movement patterns from day one and carry them through the winter.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Dec. 13, 2025 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Explore Taiji-inspired principles of centering, grounding, and flow. Learn how to bring mindful awareness into your movements across varied terrain and snow conditions.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 24, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Draw on skills from other sports to progress your skiing beyond individual turns. Learn to ski slopes and conditions with intention, rhythm, and tactical awareness.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Feb. 21, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

JULIA BERNASCONI

CSIA Level 4, Park Certified, IFSA Level 1, ACA Entry Level Coach

Julie Bernasconi is one of Fernie’s most experienced Level 4 pros.

With decades of coaching expertise and a supportive, approachable style, she helps skiers feel inspired to push their performance and empowered to explore new terrain with confidence.

Choose from scheduled Big Mountain women’s specific performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

Big Mountain women’s specific performance camps can be taken individually or together for a complementary progression.

CAMPS OFFERED

Explore Fernie’s off-piste with a focus on adapting technique and skiing more fluidly in variable snow.

Best for: Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 24, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Master tactics and control in steep, narrow terrain.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Feb. 28, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Step into the world of air with a safe, confidence-building approach to drops and small jumps.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers new to air

Date Regular Rate  
Mar. 11, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Karlyn Renwick

CSIA Level 4, ACA Development Level Coach
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sport Recreation Management and Supply Chain Management

Karlyn Renwick is a CSIA Level 4 Instructor, Ultimate Ski Congress Coach, and former FIS circuit racer with over 15 years of experience in the snow sports industry. Her journey from competitive ski racing to high-level coaching has shaped a deep understanding of both performance and progression. Karlyn brings a unique balance of technical precision, passion, and positivity to every session.

Her coaching style blends high-performance insight and a sharp eye for detail. She leads with an encouraging, student-centred approach focused on developing strong fundamentals through the “how” and “why”, building confidence, and pushing each skier’s potential to new heights. Whether she’s coaching aspiring instructors, guiding athletes through skill refinement, or fostering a supportive learning environment for ski enthusiasts looking to make their skiing easier and more efficient, Karlyn’s goal is simple: to help every skier move with more confidence, efficiency, and joy, one turn at a time.

Join Karlyn to refine your skills, challenge your limits, unlock your full potential, and experience elite-level coaching in a motivating, simple, and fun environment.

CAMPS OFFERED

Designed for intermediate skiers eager to enhance their technique and boost confidence on snow.

By sharpening fundamentals, refining balance, and improving movement efficiency, you’ll gain the skills to ski with greater control, fluidity, and style. Elevate your performance and open the door to more challenging terrain with ease and enjoyment.

Best for: Intermediate Skiers

 

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 5 & 6, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

Designed for advanced and expert skiers who want to refine precision, balance, and flow on groomed terrain.

Through precision-focused coaching on edge control, pressure management, and dynamic movements, you’ll discover how to create and manage powerful turns with ease and efficiency. Unlock the feeling of effortless carving and take your on-piste performance to the next level.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

 

Date Regular Rate  
Jan 15 & 16, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK
Feb 16 & 17, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

Unlock your full potential with a high-performance coaching experience designed for advanced and expert skiers.

This elite coaching program builds precision, adaptability, sharpens tactical awareness and confidence from groomers to off-piste. Refine your technique, read the mountain with purpose, and master every turn with efficiency and control.

Best for: Advanced-Expert skiers

 

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 29 & 30, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

KAY CHESLEY

CSIA Level 3, Development Level ACA Coach

With over 30 years in the industry, Kay Chesley has coached every level of skier and helped shape modern snowsports education.

She’s known for her structured, skill-based approach and her ability to break complex movements into clear, achievable steps. Kay blends technical accuracy with supportive coaching to build confidence and lasting performance on snow.

CAMPS OFFERED

Set the tone for your season with a focused technical reset. This early-season camp is all about re-establishing strong fundamentals and rebuilding confidence on edge. Kay will guide you through clear progressions to refine balance, edge engagement, and turn shape—laying the groundwork for smooth, efficient skiing all winter. Expect targeted drills, purposeful mileage, and expert coaching that helps you understand how to let the ski do the work from day one.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Dec. 13, 2025 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Ready to move beyond intermediate? This camp builds the carving fundamentals needed to step confidently into advanced skiing. Kay will guide you through clear progressions to improve edge engagement, pressure control, and turn shape—helping you let the ski work for you. Expect targeted drills, purposeful mileage, and coaching that makes the “why” easy to understand.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 3, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK
Feb. 27, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

LUCIA GLASSE-DAVIES

CSIA Level 4

Lucia Glasse-Davies is a CSIA Level 4, internationally certified pro, and a member of the Canadian Interski Demo Team. With global coaching experience and a supportive, approachable style, she helps skiers push performance while keeping every camp inspiring and empowering. Lucia has a talent for breaking down complex movements into clear, achievable steps, helping skiers build confidence, understand the “why” behind technique, and make lasting performance gains on snow.

Each camp is built to give you the tools, clarity, and confidence to keep progressing — whether you join for a single day or build your season through the series.

Choose from scheduled performance camps or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

CAMPS OFFERED

Get your season off on the right foot with Lucia in this one-day kickoff camp.

The focus is on balance, carving, and flow — setting a strong technical foundation that helps you ski with confidence from day one.

Through video analysis and targeted coaching, you’ll leave with clear takeaways to guide your skiing all season long. Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

Take it on its own, or roll it into the Precision & Flow Series.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced skiers

Date Regular Rate  
Dec. 19, 2025 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Ski with Lucia in a focused training experience designed to sharpen your skills and unlock your potential.

Each camp is tailored to the group’s goals and the mountain conditions, giving you the chance to refine technique, build confidence, and elevate your skiing across Fernie’s legendary terrain.

Lucia’s coaching philosophy emphasizes developing strong fundamentals to increase precision and flow, breaking down complex movements into clear, achievable steps — helping skiers build confidence, understand the “why” behind technique, and make lasting performance gains on snow.

Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

Join a single camp or build your progression over the series.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

Dates Regular Rate  
Dec. 29 & 30, 2025 $399 CALL TO BOOK
Mar. 2 & 3, 2026 - SOLD OUT $399 CALL TO BOOK
Mar. 23 & 24, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

Join Lucia in a supportive, women-only environment where the focus is on building confidence, precision, and flow across varied terrain.

Lucia’s coaching philosophy emphasizes developing strong fundamentals to increase precision and flow. It’s about giving you the tools to understand and apply fundamental skills, so you leave with clear objectives and the confidence to keep progressing after the camp.

With personalized coaching and group-driven goals, you’ll finish each camp skiing stronger and more in tune with the mountain.

Train like a pro. Ski like yourself.

Join a single camp or build your progression over the series.

Best for: Advanced–Expert skiers

Dates Regular Rate  
Jan. 8 & 9, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK
Feb. 9 & 10, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

MARK KLINE

CSIA Level 4 and ACA Level 2 Coach

Mark Kline is a highly accomplished ski professional with over 35 years of international experience. As an Examiner and ISIA-certified, Mark has spent decades refining his craft across Europe and New Zealand's ski destinations, including Verbier, Valthorenz, and Saalbach/Hinterklem; Broken River, New Zealand; and Beidahu, China.

These global postings allowed him to train alongside world-class athletes, mastering various regional styles while remaining rooted in core technical foundations. After spending last year in Asia leading instructor development courses, Mark has returned to home soil, eager to share his deep technical knowledge and diverse insights with the next generation of Canadian skiers.

CAMPS OFFERED

This Tactical Performance 2 Day Ski Camp is an intensive program designed to elevate your skiing beyond the fundamentals.

We dive even deeper into the crucial art of tactical decision-making on the mountain. You will learn to:

  •       Read the terrain like a pro.
  •       Make intelligent choices about line, speed, and turn shape before you execute the move.
  •       Understand the dynamic interaction between your skis, the snow, the forces at play and recognize the internal feelings required to obtain the objective.

By prioritizing a tactical approach, we will teach you how to ski more effectively, efficiently, and faster than ever before. If you're looking for the ultimate competitive edge by getting the most out of every run, this camp is for you.

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 3 & 4, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

PETER STEWART

Level 4 Ski & Snowboard

Peter Stewart is a level 4 ski instructor and level 4 snowboard instructor known for his structured, goal-driven approach. With personalized coaching and innovative tools like the Carv system, he inspires skiers to track progress, build confidence, and achieve lasting breakthroughs in their performance. Choose from scheduled performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

CAMPS OFFERED

Free CARV Meet-Up Day

Join us for a relaxed, open-invite day designed to introduce skiers to CARV and connect current users for a fun, guided all-mountain experience. This free meet-up is the perfect way to explore the technology in an easy, approachable environment.

Guests can:

  • Rent a CARV from Winter Sports School or borrow a unit from Peter’s personal fleet if needed.

  • Ski alongside other CARV users if you already own the system, enjoying a social, lightly guided mountain tour.

The goal of the meet-up is to offer a friendly taste of what CARV can do—without the structure of formal instruction. Peter will share small insights and demonstrations to show how CARV helps skiers improve, giving you a sense of what to expect from a full CARV lesson or Performance Academy camp.

 

Break 125 Ski IQ

Build your skills and improve your Carv metrics with a focused two-day camp designed to help you consistently break a 125 Ski IQ. Choose from two options: an on-piste (groomed terrain) camp or an off-piste (ungroomed terrain) camp.

 

Best for:

Skiers who are currently scoring below 125 Ski IQ on piste, or those sitting around 125 in off-piste conditions. Each camp pairs you with skiers of similar ability, offering targeted coaching, clear insights into your metrics, and practical strategies to boost your performance, all in a supportive and engaging environment.

 

Date Regular Rate  
ON PISTE : Jan 5 & 6, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK
OFF PISTE : Feb 6 & 7, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

Break 135 Ski IQ

Refine your technique and elevate your Carv metrics with a focused camp designed to help you consistently break a 135 Ski IQ. Two camp options are available: an on-piste (groomed terrain) version and an off-piste (ungroomed terrain) version.

Best for:

Skiers who consistently sit above 125 Ski IQ on-piste, or those around 125 in off-piste terrain. You'll be grouped with skiers of similar ability and challenged appropriately within your skill range.

 

Expect clear insights into how to improve your metrics, along with practical strategies and coaching to help you put in the work needed to reach your goal—all within a supportive, engaging environment.

Date Regular Rate  
ON-PISTE : Feb 24 & 25, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK
OFF-PISTE : Mar 2 & 3, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

Break 145 Ski IQ

Take your skiing to the next level with a focused on-piste camp designed to help you consistently break a 145 Ski IQ. This advanced camp runs only once this season and is tailored for strong Carv users looking to push past their current performance plateau. If you're aiming to improve your off-piste metrics, we recommend a private lesson to ensure highly individualised coaching.

Best for:

Confident Carv skiers consistently scoring above 135 who are ready to challenge themselves and work toward breaking 145. Through guided drills, targeted coaching, and a clear improvement plan, you'll leave the camp with a personalised practice roadmap to help you continue progressing.

 

For skiers aiming to advance beyond a 145 Ski IQ—on or off piste—a private lesson offers the best opportunity for customised, one-on-one development.

Date Regular Rate  
ON-PISTE : Mar 4 & 5, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

DAVE RODGERS

CSIA Level 4, CSCF Level 3 & Director of Fernie Snow School for 25 years

CAMPS OFFERED

Developed by Dave Rogers (CSIA Level 4, CSCF Level 3, Director of Fernie Snow School for 25 years)
 
The Mind’s Eye Clinics are private, performance-focused coaching sessions designed to help skiers move more efficiently, ski with less effort, and unlock lasting improvements in performance.
 
Rooted in skill-based learning, this revolutionary and transformational approach is especially powerful for skiers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, focusing on doing more with less effort — without sacrificing flow, control, or enjoyment.
 
 
Clinic Details:
  • Private clinic (book any day)
  • Price is per person
  • Up to 3 participants may book together and share the experience.
  • Ideal for motivated skiers seeking clarity, efficiency, and sustainable performance gains.
  • Ages 18+
 
To book: Please contact the Fernie Winter Sports School directly to reserve your Mind’s Eye Private Clinic.
 
 
Ability Level Duration Regular Rate  
1 - 6 1 Day $329 CALL TO BOOK
1 - 6 2 Days $629 CALL TO BOOK

SNOWBOARD

KATIE ANDERSON

CASI Certified, Freeride World Tour Champion

A hometown legend and former Freeride World Tour champion, Katie brings a wealth of global experience to her coaching at Fernie Alpine Resort. Drawing on her background racing SBX with the Canadian National Team and competing on the world stage, she blends precision, flow, and freeride creativity to help riders unlock their potential. Katie is passionate about sharing her love of snowboarding with others—especially young riders—and brings energy, insight, and a deep connection to Fernie’s terrain to every session.

Choose from Katie’s specialized camps below, or work with us to tailor a private session designed around your goals.

CAMPS OFFERED

Refine your edge control, body position, and pressure management to create dynamic, powerful turns. This session blends technical carving fundamentals with the speed and flow that define high-level riding.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced riders looking to elevate their carving technique.

Date Rate  
Jan. 10 & 11, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

Learn to read terrain, find your line, and ride with confidence across Fernie’s legendary natural features. Katie combines tactical freeride strategies with personalized feedback to help you adapt your riding style to the mountain and the day's conditions.

Best for: Strong intermediate to expert snowboarders wanting to build freeride skill and confidence.

Date Rate  
Feb. 28 - Mar 1, 2026 $399 CALL TO BOOK

LUCY HARRUP

CASI Level 3, CASI Level 4 Teach, Park Certified, IFSA Level 1

Lucy is our top snowboard coach and a cornerstone of the Fernie team. Known for her passion, technical expertise, and empowering coaching style, Lucy brings out the best in every rider she works with. Whether you’re refining your carving, exploring new terrain, or finding your flow, her sessions blend fun, focus, and progression in equal measure — helping snowboarders of all levels ride with confidence and connection.

Choose from scheduled 1 day performance camps, or book a private session tailored to your personal goals.

Camp focus and terrain selection will be adapted to suit the snow and mountain conditions of the day, ensuring the best learning experience for all participants.

CAMPS OFFERED

Boost your confidence in Fernie’s iconic freeride terrain. Learn to manage speed, line choice, and technique on steeper, more technical features while staying balanced and in control through variable snow.

Best for: Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 13, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK
Mar. 17, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Maximize your riding across all conditions and terrain. Learn how to adapt your technique to make the most of the snow and slopes each day brings — from groomers to glades and everything in between. Build fluidity, confidence, and control to ride the whole mountain with style and purpose.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Jan. 20, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Explore Fernie’s terrain park and natural features while building strong fundamentals for jumps, boxes, and rails. Lucy’s supportive approach helps you progress safely and confidently, adding style and creativity to your riding.

Best for: Intermediate–Advanced riders

Date Regular Rate  
Feb. 3, 2026 $209 CALL TO BOOK

Performance Academy – Frequently Asked Questions

The Performance Academy is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders who want to improve their technique, build confidence on challenging terrain, and refine their skills with professional coaching.

Our camps and private sessions are led by Level 3 and Level 4 certified instructors, offering a higher level of technical insight, personalised video analysis, and advanced drills. We focus on performance-level outcomes and mastering all-mountain terrain.

No, you don’t have to be an expert. We welcome confident intermediate riders who are comfortable on upper mountain terrain. Our instructors will tailor the coaching to your level and help you progress step by step.

Each camp includes 5 hours of professional coaching, video analysis (where applicable), and small-group training with a maximum of 6 participants. You’ll receive individual feedback and skill-building exercises to apply beyond the session.

Lift tickets are not included in the camp or private session price unless otherwise stated. Please ensure you have a valid lift ticket or season pass for the dates you are attending.

Yes! Private coaching is available for up to 3 people, with the option to add additional participants for a small fee. This is a great way to get a personalised experience for family or friends.

Yes, participants are required to bring their own ski or snowboard equipment. If you need rentals, visit the Fernie Alpine Resort Rentals page to reserve high-performance gear.

Bookings can be made by contacting our Snow School team directly at 250.423.2406.

Early booking is recommended as spots are limited.

Our standard Snow School cancellation policy applies to all Performance Academy sessions and camps. Please check the cancellation policy page for full details before booking.

Yes, we have dedicated women’s big mountain camps led by Julie Bernasconi, CSIA Level 4 instructor, designed to provide a fun and supportive environment for female skiers.

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