Posts in the “Fernie’s Locals Report” category

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December 23, 2006

Lots of snow and empty slopes…

I stand corrected – the masses have not invaded the slopes this weekend – they will arrive on the 27th as in past years.It snowed … (More)

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December 22, 2006

Transforming from local’s hill to destination…

This past week has offered excellent wind-packed snow conditions and an empty mountain. This weekend our local hill will transform into a mega destination with … (More)

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December 16, 2006

Awesome opening week at Fernie…

I have skied four of the first seven days and it has been awesome, despite closed lifts and limited terrain. The last three storm cycles … (More)

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December 11, 2006

Opening weekend was OK…

The OK stems from riding Friday at Island Lake Lodge where fresh tracks were endless. Secondly, it hasn’t snowed for two weeks and locals, myself … (More)

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December 3, 2006

First snow-cat of the season…

13 runs and 18,000 ft of vertical kept 12 guests and two guides in a suspended state of perma-grin on Saturday. Island Lake Lodge has … (More)

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November 29, 2006

Early opening for Island Lake Lodge

Not everyone in Fernie will be hiking for powder turns this weekend – Island Lake will be open for day skiing beginning Saturday. With over … (More)

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November 26, 2006

Another day like today and the year will be memorable…

Snowfall 24 Hour: 40cm (16in) 48 Hour: 60cm (24in) 7 Day: 75cm (30in) Snow Pack: 140cm (55in) Days like today entirely eliminate any cognitive dissonance … (More)

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November 23, 2006

Dumping, dumping, dumping…

Snowfall 24 Hour: 20cm (8in) 48 Hour: 25cm (10in) 7 Day: 25cm (10in) Snow Pack: 120cm (47in) The latest snow cycle is blanketing town with … (More)

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November 22, 2006

Snow conditions: Lots on top – wet below…

Snowfall 24 Hour: 5cm (2in) 48 Hour: 15cm (10in) 7 Day: 15cm (6in) Snow Pack: 105cm (41in) The skiing continues to get better as the … (More)

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November 16, 2006

Fernie: A perfect base…

Snowfall 24 Hour: 15cm (10in) 48 Hour: 15cm (10in) 7 Day: 65cm (25in) Snow Pack: 90cm (35in) It’s Jacks third consecutive day of skiing at … (More)

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