Tag Archives: powder skiing

Fernie: A skiers mountain

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

The wall of jagged limestone peaks behind Fernie Alpine Ski Resort in British Columbia will take your breath away. For decades, this place was a … (More)

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Backcountry Avalanche Workshop

Posted on January 2, 2013 by admin

The Canadian Avalanche Center and Teck are hostiong a FREE Backcountry Avalanche Workshop in Fernie. You are welcome to attend and learn more about the … (More)

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Ski Mag names Fernie a Dream Town

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

Sure, you could hack it in any ski town for a winter, but if you’re thinking about sticking it out you’re going to want more … (More)

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Fernie Peak Chair Update

Posted on December 4, 2011 by admin

Living in Fernie, as in most small towns, life slows down to a relaxed pace. I had assumed that construction of the Peak Chair had … (More)

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Island Lake’s “Balance Of Powder”

Posted on November 26, 2011 by admin

This past year Island Lake Catskiing and Mica Heliskiing partnered with Sherpas Cinema to produce a T.V. show called The Balance of Powder. The Sherpas … (More)

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Catskiing tours for Families and Ladies – Only

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

The magnificent peaks of the Lizard Range in the Rocky Mountains tower over 7000 acres of private bowls, valleys and gladed forest. Island Lake’s large … (More)

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Fernie’s Peak Chair

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Fernie’s new Polar Peak Chair is moving upward as quickly as possible for a project of this magnitude. FAR hopes to have the new chair … (More)

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Most Snow of any Major Canadian Ski Resort

Posted on February 7, 2008 by admin

Fernie has the most powder snow of any major ski resort in Canada, with another 23cm (9 inches) of snow in the past 24 hours, … (More)

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Fernie Has the Most Snow In Canadian Rockies

Posted on January 8, 2008 by admin

With a stunning 225cm (90 inch) snowpack, Fernie Alpine Resort has the most snow of any ski resort in the Canadian Rockies. The ski resort … (More)

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