The holidays are just around the corner and Fernie Alpine Resort has a jammed packed Holiday Events & Activities schedule to keep those spirits high!

Santa is coming to Fernie Alpine Resort

December 23rd & 24th – Join Santa on the slopes before he heads back to the North Pole.  Santa will be on the hill skiing each day from 10am – 12pm and then he will head into the base to take photos in the Daylodge from 12pm-2pm.  The event is FREE and open to all ages!

More details: https://skifernie.com/events/ski-photos-with-santa/

Griz Kidz Holiday Evenings

Attention all kids ages 6-12, join us over the holiday period for our annual Griz Kidz evenings.  Parents drop your kids off from 6:30pm – 8:00pm for some supervised holiday fun including Craft Nights, Movie Nights and Games nights.  All evenings are FREE of charge and are open to ages 6-12.  Pre-registration is required and parents can register their kids at Guest Services prior to 5pm on the day.
The Griz Kidz Holiday schedule is as follows:
Dec. 20th – Griz Kidz Activity Night – GAMES NIGHT
Dec. 21st – Griz Kidz Movie Night – CHRISTMAS CARTOONS
Dec. 22nd – Griz Kidz Crafty Kids Night – CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Dec. 26th – Griz Kidz Movie Night – “HOME ALONE” MOVIE
Dec. 27th – Griz Kidz Activity Night – GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
Dec. 28th – Griz Kidz Crafty Kids Night – HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Dec. 30th – Griz Kidz Movie Night – “MINIONS” MOVIE
Jan. 2nd – Griz Kidz Activity Night – GAMES NIGHT
For more information on any of the evenings please check out the event calendar listings: https://skifernie.com/events-calendar/

Christmas Day

Relax and enjoy some family time on Christmas day as we take care of the cooking!  Head out for a few turns on the slopes and then join us in the brand new Cirque Restaurant at Lizard Creek Lodge for Brunch and Dinner. The Cirque’s floor to ceiling mountain views and 2 beautiful river rock fireplaces make for the perfect atmosphere to spend Christmas Day.  Brunch seatings are from 9am – 1:30pm and Dinner Seatings are from 4:00pm – 8:30pm.  Reservations are required.  For prices, more details and how to reserve check out: https://skifernie.com/events/cirques-christmas-day-brunch-dinner-buffet/

New Year’s Eve

Fernie Alpine Resort is the place to be to ring in 2016.  Join us for one of many celebrations:

Family New Year’s Eve – 6pm – 9pm
Come out and celebrate the new year with the entire family! Join us from 6pm-9pm for a variety of FREE family activities in the base area and Mighty Moose. The night culminates with a fireworks display on the Mighty Moose at 9pm.  For more information: https://skifernie.com/events/family-new-years-eve/

Griz Bar New Year’s Eve Party – 8pm – 1am
Ring in the new year at the hottest party in Fernie.  Join us at our legendary Griz Bar as we celebrate the start of 2016 with a toast at midnight, dancing and a live music from our favorite NYE Band the Todd Sellecks! 19yrs+ party and tickets are required (Please note tickets are now sold out).  Details: https://skifernie.com/events/griz-bar-nye-party/

Cirque New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance – 5pm – 1am

The brand new Cirque Restaurant and Ice Bar at Lizard Creek Lodge is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Party and is sure to be a spectacular event not to be missed! All guests will be treated to a four-course dinner menu and dance party, with a glass of bubbly for the adults, as we bring in the New Year Cirque style!  Reservations required – for prices and reservation details please check out https://skifernie.com/events/cirques-nye-dinner-dance-party/

On Hill Activities

Sleigh Rides
Experience the magic of a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Fernie Alpine Resort this holiday season! Sleigh rides are available daily from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3.  Afternoon sleigh rides run from 12:00pm – 5:30pm and an “Evening Sleigh Ride & Dinner Package” option is available from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.  Sleigh rides are about 30min in duration and can be booked at Guest Services.  For more information visit guest services or for more information check out the poster here

Night Skiing – December 26th – January 2nd
From December 26th to January 2nd – join us for Night Skiing on the Mighty Moose lift and run every day from 4pm – 9pm.  Lift tickets are required and can be purchased in the rental shop.  Tickets from the day time are valid for Night Skiing.

Kids Christmas Ski Camps – December 28th to January 1st 
A fun filled week, with top quality instruction from our specialist children instructors. Focusing on skill development, fun and activities. Scavenger hunt on mountain, costume day and BBQ on Friday, obstacle course, slalom race and more.  Open to ages 6-12.  Register at the Winter Sports School Desk in Guest Services or call 250-423-2406

Snow shoeing & Cross Country Skiing
If downhill skiing or snowboarding isn’t your style, hit the trails around the resort on your Snow Shoes or Cross Country Skis.
Snow Shoe and Cross Country Ski Maps can be found here: https://skifernie.com/the-mountain/guides-maps/trail-maps/
Don’t have the gear?  We rent snow shoes and cross country skis in our rental shop!
Guided snow shoe tours and cross country ski lessons are also available – book at our Winter Sports School Desk in Guest Services or call 250-423-2406

Winter Fat Biking
Always wanted to bike in the winter time?  New this winter our rental shop has 8 Scott Winter Fat Bikes to rent!  Rental rates and details can be found here: https://skifernie.com/rentals-lessons/rentals/rental-rates/
Winter bikes are not allowed on the mountain but are allowed on our cross country trail network and we are currently working with the Fernie Trails Alliance to have a loop in the base area.  Visit Guest Services for further information and maps.