Get ready for a gravity-filled, energetic weekend of downhill racing. Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to partner with SE Racing, Cycling Canada, and Cycling BC to welcome back the Fernie Dunbar Summer Series Canada Cup / BC Cup Downhill Race. Fernie is the first of 3 stops on the Dunbar Summer Race series – the best downhill mountain bike series in Western Canada!

Races can expect a fun, technical course, and after being the debut location for the first-ever adaptive mountain bike category last summer, we are stoked to work with SE Racing and KASA (Kootenay Adaptive Sports Association) to offer an adaptive bike category once again for this year’s race.

To keep informed on all the Dunbar Summer Series Races, visit their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/dunbarsummerseries.

Registration:

Registration for the event is now open at ccnbikes.com – Click the button below to register:

Schedule:

Friday – Timber Chair is open for racers, unofficial course inspection, and plate pickup.
Saturday – Practice, seeding runs for the elite categories, and plate pickup.
Sunday – Race Day!

NOTE: The Timber Chair is open to racers only. The Elk Chairlift is open 10:30 am – 4:30 pm all weekend for lift-accessed biking, hiking and sightseeing for racers, family and friends.

Lift Tickets:
Competitor 2 Day (Saturday & Sunday) Race Lift Ticket for the event will be $63.95+gst (Ages 18+) and $51.95+gst (Ages 13-17).

Competitors will pay and pick up their lift tickets at race check-in.

Friday & Monday – Competitors receive a 20% discount on their lift ticket. To get the discount on Friday, competitors must be pre-registered by Thursday. Competitors, please head to the designated race lift ticket windows on Friday and let them know you are with the race. They will confirm with our registration list, and you will receive the discount.

Waiver:

All competitors must fill out RCR Event Waiver(s) prior to the event.   Any competitor 16 years of age and older (as of Day 1 of competition) must fill out an EVENT WAIVER. You can fill the Event Waiver out yourself. Any competitor 15 years of age and younger (as of Day 1 of the competition) must fill out both the EVENT WAIVER and PARENTAL CONSENT WAIVER. Your parent or legal guardian must complete these waivers. You will receive an email with a copy of the completed waiver to confirm you have finished the process (you will receive one email per waiver). Competitors 15yrs and younger will receive two emails – one email with a copy of the Event Waiver and one with the copy of the Parental Consent Waiver). Click on the online waiver button below to fill out the waiver.

Course:

The top half of the course starts with the infamous technical and loose “Canadian Section” steeps through the woods. The course then connects with the fast and loamy “Bicycle Thief” trail through the trees and then exits to a high-speed straights section before heading into the Rockstar Tree Island for a few final turns before the final finish ramp.

Adaptive Riders will re-route from the start and race down the access road to connect with Bicycle Thief and the bottom half of the course.

Racers can access the top of the course by riding down the access road from the top of the Timber Chair – follow the signs. Please note: Access road is gravel, and there are loose sections, so please ride with care when heading to the start area.

This course is open to racers only for the weekend. Public, friends and family can access trails off the Elk Chairlift all weekend.

Accommodation:

Hotels

There are several hotel options both at the resort and in town for the event. Our central reservations team can help you find the best accommodation for your needs – packages are available. Call 1-800-258-7669 or visit https://skircr.com/vacations/summer-vacation-packages/

**Please book your accommodations early. Due to a large contractor staying in town for the summer, hotel availability is significantly less than previous years.

Camping

There are several options for camping for the event. Fernie has a number of campsites in town and close by. You can reserve spots in the following campgrounds for those looking for traditional campsites. Please book your camping early as local campgrounds do sell out.

Both the Fernie RV Resort and Mt Fernie Provincial Park campgrounds are a short drive and located within 7km from the resort and venue.

Fernie RV Resort (full serviced sites and amenities including internet and laundry)
https://tourismfernie.com/accommodations/camping-rv/fernie-rv-resort

Mt Fernie Provincial Park (un-serviced sites but has washrooms, shower facilities and proper campsites with picnic tables and firepits)
https://tourismfernie.com/accommodations/camping-rv/mt-fernie-provincial-park

Camping is also just outside of town at both Mountain Shadows Camping in Sparwood (approx 25min drive to the resort) and Kikomun Provincial Park near Lake Koocanusa (approx 30min drive from the resort)

Mountain Shadows Campground (serviced sites)
https://www.mountainshadows.ca/

Kikomun Creek Provincial Park – 3 separate camping areas (mostly un-serviced sites with a limited number of sites with electrical hookups.  Shower and washroom facilities available on site)
https://tourismfernie.com/accommodations/camping-rv/kikomun-creek

On-Site Camping

Basic parking lot camping will be available up at the resort for the event. Campers must be self-contained as there are no services available other than basic washrooms/porta-potties (no shower facilities, water, or power will be available).  For those seeking more services please see the campground options above.

Due to the demand for camping, reservations are strongly recommended this year to guarantee a spot as limited space is available.  The cost is $25/night.  To reserve a spot please fill out the Canada/BC Cup Camping Request Form via the link below.  Once the camping request forms are received, a Guest Services agent will call you to take payment and finalize your reservation.

Onsite Camping Request Form – https://form.jotform.com/221535428477259

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Calling all volunteers!

Volunteers are needed as course marshals for the event on both Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers can volunteer for one day or both days.

In return for helping out, all volunteers get up close to the action, get lunch on the day they volunteer, event swag and are entered into our Volunteer prize draws for awesome bike prizing from our sponsors.

To sign up please fill out our volunteer form here – https://form.jotform.com/221744936560258

If you have any questions please email [email protected].

THANK YOU

Thank you to SE Racing and Dunbar Cycles for supporting the event once again this year.

‘We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia for funding through the BC Fairs, Festivals, and Events Recovery Grant’

 

 

 

 

Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to partner with SE Racing, Cycling Canada, and Cycling BC to host the Fernie Legendary Summer Canada Cup / BC Cup Downhill Race!   Competitors can expect a newly designed fun, technical racecourse complete with the infamous “steeps”.  This Canada Cup / BC Cup DH race is part of the Dunbar Summer Series.

NEW THIS YEAR – We are excited to work with KASA (Kootenay Adaptive Sports Association) to offer an adaptive bike category in this year’s race.

Online registration is now closed. Registration is available in-person – cash only – at the Daylodge in the Plaza on Friday between 5-7 pm, and Saturday, 9-1 am.

To keep informed on all the Dunbar Summer Series Races, visit their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/dunbarsummerseries.

Schedule:

A printable version of the schedule is available: Click here.

 

NOTE: The Timber Chair is open to racers only.  The Elk Chairlift is open 10:30 am – 4:30 pm all weekend for lift-accessed biking, hiking and sightseeing for racers, family and friends.

Lift Tickets:
Competitor 2 Day (Saturday & Sunday) Race Lift Ticket for the event will be $61.95+gst (Ages 18+) and $45.95+gst (Ages 13-17).

Competitors will pay and pick up their lift tickets at race check-in.

Friday & Monday – Competitors receive a 20% discount on their lift ticket.  To get the discount Friday, competitors must be pre-registered by Thursday.  Competitors, please head into Guest Services and let them know you are with the race. They will confirm with our registration list, and you will receive the discount.

Waiver:

All competitors must fill out RCR Event Waiver(s) prior to the event.   Any competitor 16 years of age and older (as of Day 1 of competition) must fill out an EVENT WAIVER.  You can fill the Event Waiver out yourself.  Any competitor 15 years of age and younger (as of Day 1 of competition) must fill out both the EVENT WAIVER and PARENTAL CONSENT WAIVER.  Your parent or legal guardian must complete these waivers.  You will receive an email with a copy of the completed waiver to confirm you have finished the process (you will receive one email per waiver, so competitors 15yrs and younger should receive 2 emails – one email with a copy of the Event Waiver and one with the copy of the Parental Consent Waiver).  Click on the online waiver button below to fill out the waiver.

Course:

The top half of the course starts with the infamous technical “Canadian Section” steeps.  The course then connects with the fast and loamy “Bicycle Thief” trail through the woods.  The trail then exits onto a wallride feature before a high-speed section to the Rockstar Tree Island and the final finish ramp.

Adaptive Riders will re-route from the start and race down the access road to connect with Bicycle Thief.

Racers can access the top of the course by riding down the access road from the top of the Timber Chair – follow the signs.  Please note: Access road is gravel, and there are loose sections, so please ride with care when heading to the start area.

Accommodation:

Hotels

All competitors receive a 20% discount on accommodation at Lizard Creek Lodge for the event weekend. To book a room, please call the hotel directly at 1-877-228-1948 and state the following booking code: “BC21”
Note: The discount is subject to room availability and is only valid for phone bookings direct with the hotel (discount not available for online bookings).

Lizard Creek Lodge
The 4.5 star “mountain chic” Lizard Creek Lodge is the perfect mountainside accommodation at Fernie Alpine Resort.  Distinguished by its convenient location on Highline Drive, the hotel is located just steps from the Elk Chairlift.  The outdoor pool and hot tubs overlook the mountains, and the main lodge is home to Cirque Restaurant.  Each luxurious suite has differing configurations – studios, one, two, and three-bedroom suites, and all offer full kitchens – www.lizardcreek.com.

Competitors can also receive a 10% discount through RCR Central Reservations via the link below:
https://www.inntopia.travel/Ecomm/Package/Package/817293/en-US/?packageid=60005&promocode=dunbar-far

Basic Overnight Camping/Parking:
****PARKING LOT CAMPING IS NOW FULL*****************

COVID Safety

Please be aware of the current safety procedures at the resort.  You can find out about them on our “Know Before You Go” section of our webpage: https://skifernie.com/covid-19/summer/.

For the safety of your fellow racers, resort guests and our staff, please do not visit and compete if any of the following apply:

• If you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, sore throat, cough, difficulty breathing),
• Live in a household with someone with COVID-19, symptoms of COVID-19 or who is self-isolating due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
• If you have travelled outside of Canada in the past 2 weeks or been in contact with anyone who has travelled outside of Canada in the past 2 weeks

For current data on British Columbia Covid Numbers, please visit the BCCDC – http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data.

For the BC Government links to COVID 19, visit – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/response.

Bare Are Map & Services

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS:

Little Griz Take Out Window in the Plaza
– Breakfast Sandwiches, Coffee, To Go Burgers, Poutine, Chips, Snacks, Ice Cream and Cold Non-Alcoholic Drinks.

Legend’s Mountain Eatery Restaurant in the Plaza
– Lunch & Dinner options including burgers, salads, poutines and appetizers, kids menu and legendary drinks, with a creative and fun menu for the little rippers.
– View menu here – https://skifernie.com/discover-fernie/restaurants/legends/menu/

Mountain Pantry Grocery & Liquor Store – Located at the Y-Intersection coming up to the resort.
-The place to go for basic grocery items, grab and go snacks and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages

Lost Boys Cafe – Located at the top of the Timber Chair
– Serving hot dogs, sandiches, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks with the best view in Fernie!

Food & Beverage Hours of Operation for Race Weekend:
FRIDAY
Little Griz Take Out Window – 9:30am – 4pm
Legends 11am – 5pm
Mountain Pantry 9am – 6pm
Lost Boys – Closed

SATURDAY
Little Griz 8:00am – 8pm
Legends 11am – 5pm
Mountain Pantry 9am – 6pm
Lost Boys – 11am -4pm

SUNDAY
Little Griz 8:00am – 4pm
Legends 11am – 5pm
Mountain Pantry 9am – 6pm
Lost Boys – 11am -4pm

OTHER BASE AREA SERVICES:

Guest Services (Lift tickets, rentals & Lessons) – 9:30am – 5:00pm Daily
Sports Alpine Retail Store – 9:30am – 5:30pm Daily
Rentals & Repairs – 9:30am – 5:30pm Friday Thorugh Sunday

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Calling all volunteers!

Volunteers are needed as course marshals for the event. Volunteers are needed both Saturday and Sunday.  All volunteers get up close to the action, lunch, event swag and are entered into our Volunteer prize draws for awesome bike prizing from our sponsors.  For more information or to sign up, please email [email protected].