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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Friday, 09 December 2016 by Cali Burk

That’s right, the holidays are here!  And at Fernie Alpine Resort we’ve packed our schedule full of fun holiday events and activities for you and your family to take advantage of during your visit.  For more information on any of the below events and to see what else is happening at the resort over the holidays, visit our online events calendar or stay up to date from our Facebook page.

 

 

 

December 17th – January 1st
Holiday Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides– departing every half hour from noon until 7pm daily!

Griz Kidz holiday activity nights – everything from craft nights to movie nights and more throughout the holiday season!  (Pre register at Guest Services)
December 22 – Christmas Craft Night
December 27 – Gingerbread House Decorating
December 28 – Games Night
December 29 – Movie Night
January 2 – Winter Craft night
January 3 – Games Night

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Ski & Photos with Santa!  Santa will be on the slopes from 10am – 12pm and taking FREE photos in the Santa photo booth from 12 – 2pm.

December 25th
Christmas Dinner Buffet at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge (reservations are recommended)

December 26 – 31
Holiday Night Skiing on the Mighty Moose lift & slope from 4 to 9pm.

December 31st
Family New Year’s Eve Party – celebrate the New Year with the whole family in the plaza from 6 – 9pm with FREE family activities and fireworks!
New Year’s Eve dinner & dance at Cirque Restaurant in Lizard Creek Lodge – ring in the new year in style with a 4 course dinner and dance party!  Book now – space is limited!
New Year’s Eve party in the Griz Bar – the hottest New Year’s party in town is at the Griz Bar every year.  Tickets are on sale and sell out FAST!

Don’t forget to release that Holiday Stress at the NEW Névé Spa located in Lizard Creek Lodge. Névé offers mountain side spa treatments ranging from massage to a full range of esthetics services.  Get more information about Névé and book your spot from the Lizard Creek Lodge website. 

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Burrrlapz, The Movie – Premiere on November 19th

Tuesday, 15 November 2016 by Cali Burk

Burrrlapz refers to a group of die hard skiers from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.  They live, eat and sleep skiing and are granted us the opportunity to have a glimpse into their daily mountain adventures through their first full length ski movie.  Get your tickets at Commit Snow & Skate on Fernie’s main street (2nd ave.) and check out the world premiere of the Burrrlapz movie at the Vogue theatre in Fernie, B.C on November 19th.  Don’t forget about the after party at The Northern Bar & Stage featuring local Fernie band The Runs.

Follow The Burrrlapz on Facebook and Vimeo.

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A Brief Yet Thorough Guide to Riding That Fernie Factor Powder

Tuesday, 08 November 2016 by Krista Turcasso

A typical powder day in Fernie, BC

All winter long, you methodically check in with Ron Lakeman of Fernie Alpine Resort’s Alpine Weather Report (he’s the man, and he’s honest), and it’s looking extremely good for the next couple of days. The storm is on its way, and it has the potential to be big. Like, Champagne Tuesday big.

After work, you head on home and prepare your things.

“Hmmm, if I get to the hill by 8am, I can grab first chair and ski hard for a couple of hours and make it back to my desk before noon.”

Perfect. You have a nice dinner, periodically checking the forecast and weather outside, and decide to head to bed at a reasonable hour to ensure you’re at your best in the morning… but the falling snow glowing in the street lights just outside your window has you too excited, and by 6am you’re checking the img_1695Griz Plot Mountain Cam on Skifernie.com… and that’s all it takes. The 10-15 is easily 30cm+, and the stoke is way up. The coffee is on, you call in your Big Bang Bagel to pick up en route, and get ready to go.

The early bird not only gets the worm, but also the parking space. You know exactly where you’re headed, and meet a few like-minded and familiar people as you buckle your boots and take the short downhill traverse to your lift of choice. Having grown up in this valley, the Old Side is where you’re headed as you’ve been skiing it since you were three and know well how and where it holds snow on any given powder day.

The ride up the Bear Chair is silent with anticipation, not a line can be seen in the pristine runs below, and your mind is busy with plans on how to execute the next two hours of heaven. Cedar is only open from the ridge, so you decide to ski PS I Love You to Boom… and it’s definitely the right choice. The crystal flakes kiss your face, and your own laughter and breath reach your ears. Then it’s Cedar Ridge, and Linda’s Run, and….. Cedar is open! You arrive just in time and img_0252help to put in the traverse to Steep and Deep…. When you get fresh tracks on this pitch, you know you’ve played the morning well and that it couldn’t get much better. You have just enough time for a couple of more laps on Snake, and then happily make your way across the mountain. Perfection.

There is really no better start to the day, and it looks like tomorrow will be much the same… you’ve checked in with Ron, just to be sure.

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10 Images to Make You Lust for Powder Days Now

Wednesday, 26 October 2016 by Cali Burk

Ski towns are generally run on a couple of simple rules;

There are no friends on a powder day

and

The 20cm rule (cms may vary by town)

To put it another way, ski towns are run by snow.  And lots of it.  Those epic powder days that ski bums dream of.  Those drool worthy runs where you feel as if you’re literally floating through the snow.  Those moments longed for with snow hitting you all the way up to your face.  YES!  Your face.  We don’t let opportunities like those pass us by in a ski town, hence why when Fernie Alpine Resort or Kicking Horse Mountain Resort receive 20cms or more of snow in a short period of time, it’s not uncommon to see ‘gone riding’ signs posted on closed shop doors and why there isn’t even time to give your friends a call before heading up to the resort – every man for themselves!  After all, that’s why we choose to live here – why haven’t you?

Here are some of our best envy inducing recent powder moment.  What are yours?  Tell us about it in the comments.

Are you kidding me?

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Fernie Alpine Resort

Sigh…

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

All the pow

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Fernie Alpine Resort

I can’t even..

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

To die for

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Fernie Alpine Resort

This is too much

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

It’s not even fair

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Can I get a snorkel over here?

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Fernie Alpine Resort

Want!  Need!

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

That’s it.  I’m done.

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Fernie Alpine Resort

Wake me when it’s winter.

Photos by Brad Lorriman, Robin Siggers, Powder Matt and Abbydell Photography

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American Values in the land of Canada

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 by Steven Threndyle

If Americans have a cultural stereotype about Canada, it’s that we’re a land of ice and snow inhabited by “Eskimos” and policed by red-coated Mounties on horseback. (The Mounties drive in police cars and they have the same tools as cops in America… and the Eskimos, well, they are actually called Inuit, and live much closer to the North Pole).

But Canadians certainly do celebrate winter, and of course, skiing and snowboarding. Our resorts – though perhaps not quite as familiar or accessible as Vail or Tahoe — compare favourably in every way. Whistler, of course, is the most widely-known—the resort hosted the 2010 Winter Games alpine skiing events—and it’s continuously ranked highly amongst the (mostly) American readers in SKI Magazine’s annual resort poll. And Banff/Lake Louise are on the radar map—though most Americans (like Canadians) visit there in the summer months.

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies believes that the best discoveries in skiing are the unexpected ones—and, like siblings, their three resorts—namely, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort—offer a rootsy, authentic Canadian ambiance that makes each of them worth visiting—even on one trip.

Perched above a historic mining town that still relies on nearby natural resources, FERNIE ALPINE RESORT is all about powder and adventure. Poking skyward like a giant baseball mitt, the rugged Lizard range hauls in over 35 feet of legendary Rocky Mountain fluff annually and attracts freeriders from all over the world. If you’re lucky, you’ll be in town during the raucous Griz Days celebration that celebrates the mythic mountain man who makes it snow. Independent “non-chain” stores and restaurants  thrive in the red-brick building main street of historic Fernie, once named the “Coolest Town in North America” by Rolling Stone magazine. Indeed, many Americans who visit here comment on how much it’s “like Telluride or Aspen used to be.”

Legendary Terrain at Fernie Alpine Resort

Legendary Terrain at Fernie Alpine Resort

KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT west of Golden is a true “big mountain” experience, with 1,260 metres (4,133 feet) of vertical—fourth-highest in North America. Compared by those in the know to American resorts like Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley, Kicking Horse boasts 121 runs, four alpine bowls and 85 inbound chutes spread across 2,800+ acres of skiable terrain. No stay at Kicking Horse is complete without a visit to Canada’s most elevated restaurant: Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, a mountain-top, fine-dining experience. Four mountain ranges come together to create a mountain panorama that’s second to none.

Big Mountain Experience at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Big Mountain Experience at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Nestled in the majestic Purcell Mountains in BC’s southeastern corner, KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT receives more hours of sunshine than any other resort in the province. Its 80 runs range from open glades to gentle cruisers to thigh-burning bump runs. Dive into the Easter Bowl on the mountain’s backside or enjoy Kimberley’s front side cruising.  Kimberley even offers Canada’s longest night skiing/riding terrain. Stay slope-side and ski from your door in the morning or enjoy the charming Bavarian-themed town just down the hill. Kimberley compares favourably to the family friendly vibe found at Snowmass, Keystone, or The Canyons—with a superb ski school and perhaps the most high-value vacation packages in North America.

Sunny Kimberley Alpine Resort

Sunny Kimberley Alpine Resort

Thanks to Canada’s devalued currency, Americans considering a ski vacation north of the 49th parallel receive a thirty percent discount, before they even start shopping for the best deals of lifts, accommodation, and lessons.  “Our close proximity to the United States means that Fernie and Kimberley have always had visits from keen skiers in border states—folks who live in Whitefish, Kalispell, Sandpoint, and Spokane,” says “Powder Matt” Mosteller, spokesperson for the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.  Holidays at Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Week and even Easter attract skiers and riders from a wider net, including Seattle, the Bay Area, Los Angeles and even major Midwestern and eastern cities.

And there are a few other differences.  Take money, for example. Canadians use the same dollars and cents system that Americans have, but your wallet won’t be budging with one-dollar bills if you ask for change for a five. Canadians have “loonie” and “toonie” one-dollar and two dollar coins. Different denominations of dollars ($5, $10, $20, $50 and $100) are in different colours (and some words, such as ‘colour’ have an extra ‘u’ in them – don’t ask.) Gas (and all liquids) are priced in liters – $1.20 per liter equals about $4.00 per gallon of gasoline.

Snow depth is measured in centimeters (doesn’t  “thirty centimeters” sound deeper than “eleven inches”?). And the outside temperature is in degrees Celsius. Don’t freak out if the temperature is minus 5, that’s only 23 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect skiing temperature.

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Oddly, some things are the same. If you ask the bartender for a pint of beer, he’ll pour you a 12 ounce glass. And if you need anything else, just ask! To dispel another myth—not all of us speak French, (and we actually say ‘a-bout’, not ‘a-boot).’

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Welcome to Canada, partner. Your powder is waiting.

Words: Steven Threndyle
Photos: Raven Eye Photography, Vince Mo, Brooke Wilson, Abbydell Photography

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Save on your ski vacation by booking early!

Monday, 19 September 2016 by Cali Burk

Book your ski vacation to your happy place for the upcoming season and save! We have early booking packages with offers like third night free plus kids ski for free with packages booked before November 30.

Visit the Early Booking Vacation Offer page for more information.  See all our available packages, visit our Ski RCR Vacation site.  From the Ski RCR Vacation website you can book online, chat with a reservation agent online to ask any questions you might have.  Give us a call at 1-800-258-7669 to speak to a vacation booking specialist over the phone.

Don’t forget to book your ski vacation before November 30th, 2016 in order to take advantage of the savings!

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NEW Lost Boys Camping Experience
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 by Cali Burk

Lost Boys CampingThis summer will be the debut of an epic camping experience in British Columbia, the first of its kind in North America! 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.

Our camping package includes your lift ticket, campsite, guided hike, delicious raclette dinner, s’mores by the campfire, and breakfast. Top quality tents from Northface are also available to rent. Camping is offered on Saturday nights starting on July 16th!

Pricing
Adult – $149.99*
Youth – $49.99*
Family (2 adults & up to 2 youth) – $349.99*
Children 5 & under are freeLost Boys Camping

Northface tent rentals
Optional tent rental fee – $20*
Sizes available include –2, 3, 4 & 6 man

To book your Lost Boys Camping Experience, call 250-423-2435.

Your camping experience starts at 4:00 pm at base of the Timber Chair, then it’s up the lift to your camping area to set up your campsites (hosts are available to assist).  After a guided hike you’ll enjoy a raclette dinner at Lost Boys Cafe followed by S’mores by the campfire.  The next morning after breakfast at Lost Boys Cafe and camp clean up make your way back down the chairlift or feel free to explore the mountain more by hiking and sightseeing.

More information about hiking at Fernie Alpine Resort.

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The Best Spots for a Day Hike at Fernie Alpine Resort
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 by Cali Burk

The lift accessed hiking at Fernie Alpine Resort offers a variety of gorgeous trails for various abilities with views that will make you want to whip out your camera at every corner, with hikes (guided also available) from easy, (great for the whole family including children) to advanced, (for experienced hikers ready for an all-day adventure).

NEW hiking stuff this summer at Fernie includes;

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A new trail!  Be sure to check out “Skeleton Flats” – access via the Lizard Summer Road from the top of the Elk Chair. The trail then climbs up the Dancer ski run area to Easter, and then connects with the Lizard High Traverse to the top of the Bear Chair. Highlights include a wide, fairly smooth medium grade trail, fossil zones, alpine wildflowers, avalanche New hiking trail - skeleton flatspaths, and spectacular views of Lizard Headwall and the town of Fernie.  Put this on your “Must Do” list this summer!

Visiting Fernie with the family?  Try out the ‘Sib Ridge Lookout’ or ‘Summer Road’ trail.  Both are lift accessed hikes with a steady however not overly steep ascent with opportunity for learning along the way with new interpretive signs.  Don’t forget to check out the Lizard View Platform, access by the Summer Road hiking trail.

For a more difficult adventure, try the White Pass trail , you’ll observe rolling mountain views looking down into Currie Bowl or into Polar Peak in front of you.  Or yet for an extreme challenge take the Polar Peak trail, this hike can’t last up to 7 hours and includes steeps where ropes have been installed to assist you in your climb.  If you are experienced enough to try this route, your senses will thank you as you take in the seemingly endless mountain and town views.

What else is there to do in Fernie this summer?  Aerial Park, Zipline, Biking and More!  Click for more info.

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Last Week to Save on Winter Season Passes & Ski School Lessons
Monday, 20 June 2016 by Cali Burk

Our winter Early Bird season pass sale ends on Saturday, June 25th, order your season pass or multi week ski school lesson online through the RCR Webstore before the deadline for the best savings of next season.F&B Card

Don’t forget about those lessons!  Get the kids in multi week programs or sign up for one yourself and brush up on skills.  Kids & Teen lessons available as well as Ladies Clubs, the Breakfast Club and more for adults.  View and buy ski school programs through the RCR Webstore.

NEW this year buy a $500 Food & Beverage card for just $399 when purchased with your season pass!  Find out more about this new Member Benefit and all the others on the RCR Webstore.

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A little more La Nina a little less El Nino
Thursday, 16 June 2016 by Cali Burk

That’s what the experts are saying.  And while many people across Canada may be rolling their eyes, for winter outdoor enthusiasts it’s music to their ears.

What is La Nina anyways?
La Niña is the positive phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation and is associated with cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.  (According to Wikipedia)

Okay, but what does that really mean?
According to Dave Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada – “In B.C. there is a high probability that we can expect a more frigid winter.  A little cooler, a little bit more snow..”

Read more about what exactly La Nina means and more from Dave Phillips on the CBC website.

For a longer and even more scientific explanation of La Nina visit the Weather Network website.

In conclusion,
La Nina = Happy Skiers & Snowboarders

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Don’t forget to order your Fernie Season Pass before the end of the Early Bird Season pass sale on June 25th – order online through the RCR webstore now!

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