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Up Your Camping Game by Taking it to New Heights

Wednesday, 14 June 2017 by Cali Burk

‘Ralph Waldo Emerson (Poet) once asked what we would do if the stars only came out once every thousand years.  No one would sleep that night, of course.  The world would become religious overnight.  We would be ecstatic, delirious, made rapturous.  Instead the stars come out every night, and we watch television.’
-Paul Hawken (environmentalist/activist)

Luckily we don’t have to wait 1000 years to enjoy the night sky view.  This summer, don’t watch tv, don’t scroll all night through Instagram and don’t stay indoors.  Get outdoors and sleep the closest you can get to the stars at Fernie Alpine Resort’s quintessential mountain top camping experience.

 

You’ve heard of camping.  And you’ve likely heard of glamping (glamorous camping).  Well at Fernie Alpine Resort, we’ve taken camping/glamping to whole new heights – by putting it at the top of the mountain!  That’s right – up your camping game this summer by riding the Timber Chair at Fernie Alpine Resort to the (timber bowl/lost boys café) for a camping experience unlike any other, in fact, the first lift serviced camping available in North America!

Your unique 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.  The whole trip is topped off with some of the most amazing views of the Elk Valley, don’t forget to Instagram the images to create all the FOMO for all your followers!

But you don’t have to take our word for it, take this guests’ word instead!

‘We had a great time “glamping” at Fernie Alpine resort. Well organized, beautiful views, excellent food, interesting short hikes and wonderful company. The fondue dinner was really delicious and coffee and drinks on the deck at Lost Boys Café with a fire and view over Elk Valley made a perfect end of the day. It was a very easy way to get a great camping experience, enjoy the wildlife and still have the luxury of having access to very good comfort and cooked meals. We have recommended the experience to all our friends and we believe this will turn out to be one of the “musts” to do when visiting Fernie.’

Book your mountain top camping experience now!

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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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10 Awesome Family Friendly Activities to try this summer
Wednesday, 11 May 2016 by Cali Burk

 

Summer might be the best time to get outdoors and enjoy what the mountains have to offer in our amazing backyard in Canada.  In recent years, ski resorts in British Columbia have made a series of additions, upgrades and updates to have family friendly activities for adults and the little’s as well as keeping the hardcore activities available for the summer thrill seeker.

  1. Fishing
    Summer is a great time to escape the hustle and city bustle, to relax and recharge. The tranquility of fishing will help those kids forget all about the stress of making the grade at school and will help you take a real mental vacation from work.  Fishing provides kids (of all ages) a great lesson about being calm and one with nature in an authentic environment.  More information about fishing in Fernie is on the Tourism Fernie website.IMG_0001_WillBarbour
  2. Take a Hike
    No, we’re not telling you to get lost, but we are literally telling you to take a hike. Fernie, Kimberley and Kicking Horse all offer hiking in a mountain setting with amazing views at Fernie and Kicking Horse the lift accessed hiking provides some epic views you won’t on any regular old hike.  For more information about hiking in mountain towns  visit the Tourism Fernie, Tourism Golden or Tourism Kimberley websites and for more information about lift accessed resort hiking visit the Fernie Alpine Resort or Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.IMG_7906
  3. See a real bear up close (and learn too)
    Perhaps one of the most unique aspects at Kicking Horse is Boo the Bear who lives year round at the resort and has made a name for himself as a local celebrity. Boo has an interesting story of how he ended up making his home at Kicking Horse, in the largest protected Grizzly Bear habitat in the world.  While living at the resort he’s offered us humans a rare and special opportunity to learn about the life and practices of Grizzly Bears.  Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy taking a Grizzly Bear Interpretive tour and learning about his life at the horse!  Get more information about Boo and Interpretive tours on the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.IMG_2235
  4. Monkey Around
    The Aerial Park at Fernie Alpine Resort is a good introduction to find out how the little’s in your family feel about heights. They can try out the free kids aerial park, or if they meet the height restrictions can venture up in the trees.  The lesson beforehand from our knowledgeable guides and extensive safety system will allow them to feel safe while far away from the ground!  If you have a very adventurous little one (who is at least 10), use the Aerial Park as a stepping stone to trying the Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.  Get more information and book the Aerial Park on the Fernie Alpine Resort website.Fernie - Aug 23 162
  5. Explore historic towns
    Many towns in British Columbia have a strong history in mining and have museums or memorials in town to commemorative and conserve the memories. Along with learning about history, try out some of these unique town experiences;

    1. Visit Beanpod Chocolate (Canada’s Traditional Chocolate maker) in historical Downtown Fernie.  Beanpod website.
    2. Walk the downtown platzl in Kimberley (also location of the Kimberley museum). More info.
    3. Walk with Wolves in Golden, a truly unique experience in the Canadian Rockies. More info.
    4. Visit the Heritage town – Fort Steele (near Kimberley, B.C). More info.
    5. Pop into the Clawhammer Press in Downtown Fernie. Clawhammer Press website.
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      Clawhammer Press in Downtown Fernie

  6. Take a golf lesson
    Getting them started young is a great way to build impressive golf skills! Check out our websites to see about specials like ‘take a kid to the course day’, ‘family stay & play packs’ and family golf lessons.  Or, if your little’s aren’t into golfing the big courses, try the Mini Putt at Riverside Campground in Kimberley.

    Father/son golfing at Trickle Creek Golf Resort in Kimberley, B.C

    Father/son golfing at Trickle Creek Golf Resort in Kimberley, B.C

     

  7. Sunbathe and Swim in the outdoor pools
    Staying at ski resorts in the summer offers a full service experience! While many of our hotels have in house or nearby Spas to pamper, gyms to keep in shape and outdoor pools/hot tubs for the kids to keep entertained for hours!  Looking for a family basecamp in Fernie – check out Lizard Creek Lodge.Fernie - Aug 23 026
  8. Eat all the food
    It might be a bit of a hidden fact (although gaining more and more recognition), mountain towns are the best place to have great food! Each have their own unique restaurants, bars or cafes to check out – all come with an authentic mountain town vibe (guaranteed).
    Here is some advice to get your mountain foodie experience started;
    Food, our second favourite F word
    Top 5 Places to eat in KimberleyIMG_7427
  9. Mountain Bike ON a mountain
    Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a great starting point to get the passion flowing for mountain biking, with a kid’s skills course in the base area set up each summer. Fernie Alpine Resort has also added a myriad of beginning trails over the last couple season to provide a gentle ride down the summer ski slopes.  In addition to beginner trails, Fernie Alpine Resort along with the Fernie Trails Society and Fernie Nordic Club unveiled a new Peak to Park multi use trail last summer.  Adding a different experience to the mountain biking game – ride the chairlift at Fernie Alpine Resort and bike your way back down to the town.  More information about mountain biking at Fernie Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort can be found on our websites.16952089637_7ded3a0b42_b
  10. All the best fests
    What’s your jam? Outdoor music?  Farmers Markets?  Hardcore racing events?  There is something nearly every weekend in Fernie, Kimberley or Golden.  Check out the online events calendars on the resort websites or town tourism websites to find out the schedule for this summer!

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Photos: @calsnape, Cali Sammel, Patrick Majer, Nick Nault and Wapiti Music Festival

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Skiers and Boarders at Fernie Alpine Resort

Monday, 04 January 2016 by Karen Pepper

1. Get Fit
It’s on everyone’s list! Did you know that you can burn more than 350 calories per hour just by skiing or boarding? Make the healthy choice and get out on the hill more often this year!

2. Improve your skills and perfect your powder turns
Our Winter Sports School offers a great variety of programs for everyone from beginners to experts, kids and adults. Steep and Deep Camps, Learn to Ski/Snowboard, Kid’s Adventure Camps, Specialized Coaching and so much more! Check out https://skifernie.com/rentals-lessons/telus-winter-sports-school/ for a full list of the programs available.

3. Make new friends
Start a conversation with your fellow lift riders. Who knows? You might find a new riding buddy or carpool companion!

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4. Get ready for the backcountry
We offer an area to practice your beacon searching skills on the hill (take the White Pass chair to Upper Heartland and follow the signs). Avalanche Awareness Day at FAR is Saturday, January 16th; Come and learn from the Fernie Ski Patrol about staying safe this winter. Outfit yourself with a selection of avalanche safety gear at the Sports Alpine Retail Shop. Take an avalanche course through College of the Rockies or other local course providers.20151220_135157

5. Ski new hills
Fernie Alpine Resort is located on the Powder Highway, with lots of ski hills to be found nearby. Check out our sister resorts: Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Nakiska Ski Area for a great variety of terrain.

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6. Upgrade your gear
Pick up a new pair of goggles, an extra jacket or a better base layer. We offer a selection of soft and hard goods at Sports Alpine Retail Shop. You can also demo some of our High Performance gear from the rental shop to help you make an informed decision on your next big purchase.

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7. Pamper yourself
The Spa at Lizard Creek Lodge offers a full menu of spa treatments and massages. Finish off the evening with a fine dining experience at Cirque Restaurant. Head to http://lizardcreek.com/ for more information.

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8. Try something new
There are many on-snow activities available at Fernie Alpine Resort. Head to the rental shop to try fat biking, grab a pair of snow shoes or cross-country skis and hit the trails. https://skifernie.com/rentals-lessons/rentals/IMG_5445

9. Get first tracks
Be the first ones up the chairlift and carve the fresh snow with our First Tracks program. Register by 4:45 the night before, and you can leave your trail for everyone else to be jealous of.13269199045_878d51222f_o

10. Experience True Après Ski
Head up to the Legendary Griz Bar for a pint with your friends after the last run of the day, or  visit the new Ice Bar at Lizard Creek Lodge for an exclusive Vodka tasting experience.IMG_297123808185241_a7ff42b4ac_o

Written by Jordan Johnson

Photos: Robin Siggers, Nick Nault, FAR Patrol, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Nakiska Ski Area, Jordan Johnson

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