Specialty Hike – Berries, Trees & Other Useful Plants: An All Natural Foodie Tour 2024
An All Natural Foodie Tour: Berries, Trees & Other Useful Plants
On this hike we show you how nature is not only tasty, but useful as medicine, material and even for cleaning your dishes! Plus, explore the mystical, 800-year-old Old Growth Grove and discover how it gives away the secret of Fernie’s incredible amounts of powder snow in the winter.
Explore and find out more about the mountain, the secrets it has to offer, and enjoy the beautiful scenery on one of our specialty hikes! Each hike has a different theme and is fully guided by our experienced, professional staff. Hikes are 4 hours in length and go from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
DIFFICULTY
The Berries, Trees & Other Useful Plants hike is moderate in difficulty with uneven/rugged terrain.
WHAT TO BRING
- Daypack
- Lunch / Snacks / Water
- Additional clothing (mountain weather & temperature can change quickly!)
- Be sure to wear sturdy footwear!
- Camera/Phone for Photos (optional)
- Binoculars (optional)
COST
$70 + GST per person (includes lift ticket)
– Open to guests 17 years of age and older*
– Minimum of 6 guests are needed to run the hike (maximum number 10 guests)
*Families with youth or younger children looking to book a hiking experience can book one of our private guided hikes here: https://skifernie.com/purchase/guided-hiking-tours/
REGISTRATION
Register by calling 250-423-2406 or complete our online booking form here.
Music On The Mountain 2024
Join us on July 27 for an afternoon of live music in the Plaza from noon until 3:00 pm!
This is the only weekend the live music will not be at Lost Boys Cafe.
Music On The Mountain 2024
Join us on July 20 for an afternoon of live music at Lost Boys Cafe!
LOST BOYS CAFE:
Lost Boys Cafe will be open for food and drinks from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm with LIVE MUSIC from noon until 3:00 pm.
We hope you enjoy your day on the Timber Side!
TIMBER CHAIRLIFT:
The Timber Chair will be open for hiking, sightseeing and biking from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Please note:
HIKING / SIGHTSEEING guests must upload by 3 pm and download by 3:30 pm.
BIKERS last upload is 3:30 pm.
HIKING TRAILS:
The following hiking trails will be open (conditions permitting – trails are subject to change, please check back for updates):
- TBC
BIKING TRAILS:
Please Note: The Timber Side bike trails are advanced/expert. Due to rocky conditions, downhill tires are recommended for Timber side trails, or bring a pump and tubes! Those looking for beginner/intermediate biking trails can access various trails off of the Elk Chair.
The following biking trails will be open (conditions permitting – trails are subject to change; please check back for updates):
- TBC
LIFT TICKETS:
Regular summer lift ticket rates will be in effect. Click here for rates.
Summer season passes will be accepted at the lift.
Music On The Mountain 2024
Join us on July 13 for an afternoon of live music from Tim Ketchum at Lost Boys Cafe!
LOST BOYS CAFE:
Lost Boys Cafe will be open for food and drinks from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm with LIVE MUSIC from noon until 3:00 pm.
We hope you enjoy your day on the Timber Side!
LIVE MUSIC:
Tim Ketchum, a long term Fernie local is no stranger to the Elk Valley music scene. Fronting local band The Relief Committee as well as performing solo, Tim has played many venues across Fernie including Bramasole, Infinitea T-Bar, The Pub and many local community events including the recent Elk Valley Suicide Task Force biking event in Station Square. You can expect beautifully delivered folk and classic rock songs and just a few jokes and witty banter in between for good measure.
TIMBER CHAIRLIFT:
The Timber Chair will be open for hiking, sightseeing and biking from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Please note:
HIKING / SIGHTSEEING guests must upload by 3 pm and download by 3:30 pm.
BIKERS last upload is 3:30 pm.
HIKING TRAILS:
The following hiking trails will be open (conditions permitting – trails are subject to change, please check back for updates):
- Lilly Loop, Lost Boys Lookout, Mammoth, Pika Pass, Sib Ridge, Ridge Walk, White Pass and Polar Peak.
BIKING TRAILS:
Please Note: The Timber Side bike trails are advanced/expert. Due to rocky conditions, downhill tires are recommended for Timber side trails, or bring a pump and tubes! Those looking for beginner/intermediate biking trails can access various trails off of the Elk Chair.
The following biking trails will be open (conditions permitting – trails are subject to change; please check back for updates):
- Rumplestumpskin, TNT, Bike Theif, Lower Rumple, Lower TNT, CBD, Duff Gardens, and Neverland.
LIFT TICKETS:
Regular summer lift ticket rates will be in effect. Click here for rates.
Summer season passes will be accepted at the lift.
Introducing the Elk Grove Forest Playground!
New for Summer 2024 – Introducing the Elk Grove Forest Playground!
Phase 1 of construction for our new Elk Grove Forest Playground is well underway.
Located among a beautiful shady tree island at the top of the Elk Chair, this forest playground is a great place for kids to explore and play.
The Elk Grove will be a vibrant addition to the other summer activities that guests can access via the Elk Chair. Families can embark on a day of adventure, starting their visit with a ride up the Elk Chairlift and exploring the Elk Grove Forest Playground and Nature Bob’s Interpretive Centre.
Enjoy a family-friendly hike, passing by an observation deck with spectacular views and educational interpretive signs. Then, return to the Bear’s Den to enjoy refreshing beverages, snacks, and everyone’s favourite – ice cream!
Features of the new Elk Grove Forest Playground include:
- Pirate Ship
- Bridges
- Slide
- Chairlift Swings
- Cargo Climbing Net
- Sandbox
- Paths winding through the forest connecting all of the play features
- Picnic Area
Phase 1 of the Playground will be complete for Opening Day on Saturday, June 22nd. Plans for future phases are in development and will include more fun and creative play structures.
All Fernie Alpine Resort summer lift tickets and season passes include access to the Elk Grove Forest Playground. Children must be supervised by their responsible parent/adult.
Purchase your summer pass here – https://skifernie.com/purchase/summer-season-passes/
Purchase your summer lift tickets here – https://tickets.skifernie.com/product-category/summer-lift-tickets/
The Elk Grove promises a unique, fun-filled experience for kids and families. Come and join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Music On The Mountain 2024
Join us on August 3rd & 4th for an afternoon of live music from Big Al Kinnear at the Lost Boys Café.
LOST BOYS CAFE:
Lost Boys Cafe will be open for food and drinks from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm with LIVE MUSIC from noon until 3:00 pm.
We hope you enjoy your day on the Timber Side!
TIMBER CHAIRLIFT:
The Timber Chair will be open for hiking, sightseeing and biking from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Please note:
HIKING / SIGHTSEEING guests must upload by 3 pm and download by 3:30 pm.
BIKERS last upload is 3:30 pm.
HIKING TRAILS:
The following hiking trails will be open (conditions permitting – trails are subject to change, please check back for updates):
- TBC
BIKING TRAILS:
Please Note: The Timber Side bike trails are advanced/expert. Due to rocky conditions, downhill tires are recommended for Timber side trails, or bring a pump and tubes! Those looking for beginner/intermediate biking trails can access various trails off of the Elk Chair.
The following biking trails will be open (conditions permitting – trails are subject to change; please check back for updates):
- TBC
LIFT TICKETS:
Regular summer lift ticket rates will be in effect. Click here for rates.
Summer season passes will be accepted at the lift.
Snow Dreams presented by Corona 2024
Prepare yourself for the return of Fernie Alpine Resorts’ Snow Dreams, presented by Corona!
Head out on the mountain and enjoy the amazing terrain and snow at Fernie Alpine Resort. After you’ve tackled the slopes, join us for an apres-ski beverage in the Griz Bar with live DJs getting the dance party going.
The party continues at night in the legendary Griz Bar, where the most unspeakable of Après activities have been witnessed on occasion. Our DJs will be back spinning tunes and getting the dance floor pumping.
This year we are excited to have DJ’s Cona & dovefox
There are no cover or entry fees, but get there early to avoid the lines!
This is a 19yrs+ party
Schedule:
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Snow Dreams Apres featuring DJs Cona & dovefox
8:00 PM: Griz Bar Doors Open for the Snow Dreams Evening Party
9:00 PM – Midnight: DJs Cona & dovefox
Please party responsibly – The Fernie Stoke Town Shuttle is available to get everyone to and from town.
Schedule, pricing and where to purchase shuttle tickets can be found here: https://tourismfernie.com/maps-travel/transportation/local-ski-shuttle
Raging Elk Silk Trail Slide 2024
We are happy to bring you the Raging Elk Silk Trail Slide – a virtual Nordic Ski event with something for everyone. Come out at a time that suits you, choose a distance, and score an awesome medal created by Wild Wolves Designs and some great prizes from our sponsors!
The event runs from Feb 1st through February 29th, 2024
We have two loops available: 4km & 9km
Categories:
- Adult Male
- Adult Female
- Kids & Youth Male
- Kids & Youth Female
How do I participate in the Raging Elk Silk Trail Slide event?
- REGISTER for the event
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- Registration is $15 (including tax) – https://skircr.com/product/raging-elk-silk-trail-slide-2024/
- **PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING**
- RCR Event Release Agreements are required to be completed during the registration process.
- Competitors 16 years and older must complete one waiver, the Event Release Agreement – the competitor can do the Event Release Agreement themselves.
- Competitors 15 years of age and younger need to have their parents or legal guardians complete two waivers – the Event Release Agreement and the Parental Consent Agreement. So, your parents or legal guardian must register you.
- Once the agreement is complete, it will auto-fill the Agreement IDs into the registration form.
- RCR Event Release Agreements are required to be completed during the registration process.
- JOIN the Fernie Alpine Resort club on Strava.
- Here you can check out the two routes on offer https://www.strava.com/clubs/FARevents
- Or look at the routes below
- COMPLETE one (or more) of the event segments
- Track your results and post them on Strava.
- If you don’t have Strava, you can track your results on any other GPS program/app.
- COLLECT your finisher medal and enter the prize draws
- Once you have completed your segment, go into Guest Services located in the main plaza.
- Show your registration confirmation email & your Strava results to receive your finisher medal – everyone who finishes receives the medal!
- When you pick up your medal, you will get a draw prize form to fill out, which will enter you into our prize draws.
REGISTRATION
Register via the button below
How to Use Strava for the Event:
- Join the Fernie Alpine Resort Strava club (link above)
- To find the routes for the Silk Trail Slide, look for the ‘Events’ on the Fernie Alpine Resort club page on Strava.
- Each Route Length is set as a different event – click on the event with the route length you want to complete
- Once in the event, if you click on ‘view the route’ from the event, you have an option on the bottom left of the screen to “use route.” This will automatically take you to the recording feature with the route marked out, making it easy to follow the correct route.
- Make sure you start and end your Strava at the start of the route – end of Double Creek, the start of Silk Trails (look for the sign). Once complete, please add to your activity comments/description if you were doing the route on Classic or Skate skis.
Strava leaderboards
We will be using the Strava Segments listed on each Strava event as our leaderboards. In your activity comments, make sure to include whether you were Skate Skiing or Classic Cross Country.
Don’t have Stava? You can still participate. The routes are posted below, and you can export a gpx or tcx file for use in other programs or devices. Track your route on your own device and then simply show proof that you have completed the route to Guest Services (show device, screenshot of the activity etc.) to collect your medal and be entered into the prize draw.
Race routes:
4km route = Manchuria -> Silk Trail
9km route = Manchuria -> Scandia -> Silk Trail
You can find our Trail Map here: https://skifernie.com/img/2018-19-FAR-Winter-Multi-Use-Trail-Maps-SFS-Dec-2018.pdf
All routes start at the beginning of the wide-open intersection where the Manchuria/Silk Trail starts and the Double Creek trail ends. Keep an eye out for the event signage.
How do you win prizes?
We will have prizes for 1st place in each category & draw prizes for everyone who registers and completes a distance.
Once the event is complete, winners will be selected by random draw. The emphasis of the event is to get out, get active, and have fun, so the majority of the prizes will be given away via this random prize draw.
What if I want to do more than one distance?
Participants can do more than one distance. You don’t have to register again if you want to do more than one distance (please note you will only get one finisher medal, though). But for every distance you complete, you get entered into the prize draw. For example – you want to complete both the 4km and 9km distances. You need to register once and can do both distances. After completing your first distance, you can get your finisher medal and draw prize entry. For the second distance, you can come into Guest Services and get a second entry into the draw prize pool (but not a second medal). You can do the distances over different days (you don’t have to do the event all on one day), which is why we have a long competition window. Since the point of the event is to get out and enjoy our nordic trails, we encourage you to do more than one distance over the time frame.
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Visit their website for more information – https://ragingelk.com/.
Thanks to our black diamond sponsor, Evolution FernieAt Evolution, you’ll find a welcoming, positive environment with endless opportunities to play, challenge yourself and pursue your personal fitness goals! Walking into our facility, you will instantly discover a modern, contemporary health club that emphasizes quality, cleanliness and comfort in a relaxed yet energetic environment. You will feel right at home as our community familiarity and friendliness makes everyone feel welcome.
Community Appreciation Week 2023
Thanks to our local community!
Our 2023 Summer Community Appreciation Program will include special offers to locals from July 17-20.
Special Offers To Locals Include:
- Complimentary Single Ride Lift Ticket (Elk Chairlift) – by donation (minimum $1). Donations will go to the Elk River Alliance
- 50% Full Day, Twilight or 3 Lap Ticket (Elk Chairlift)
- Complimentary ticket to access to our Uphill Enduro / E-bike route (no lift access included with this ticket)
Offers are valid from July 17-20, 2023
Open to residents of the Elk Valley (Fernie, Elko, Jaffray, Sparwood & Elkford).
Each resident can redeem each special offer one time during the above dates.
Residents must show proof of residency & photo ID.
Please visit Guest Services to pick up your Community Appreciation ticket(s).
Note that waivers will be required as per our usual process for all bike park lift tickets (participants aged 15 & under must have a parent/legal guardian present to sign their waiver).
For more information on our Community Appreciation Program, please contact us at 250-423-2435.
Snow Dreams presented by Corona 2023
Prepare yourself for the return of Fernie Alpine Resorts’ Snow Dreams, presented by Corona!
Head out on the mountain and enjoy the amazing terrain and snow at Fernie Alpine Resort. After you’ve tackled the slopes, join us for an apres-ski beverage in the Griz Bar with live music from Legendary Snow Dreams DJ – DJ Rocswell
The party continues all night in the legendary Griz Bar, where the most unspeakable of Après activities have been witnessed on more than one occasion as DJ Rocswell will be back spinning tunes.
No cover or entry fees but get there early to avoid the lines!
This is a 19yrs+ party
Schedule:
3pm – 6pm: DJ Rocswell Apres Set @ Griz Bar
8pm: Griz Bar Doors Open for Evening Party
9pm-Midnight: DJ Rocswell Main Set @ Griz Bar