The Last Mountain Town: Fernie, BC is World-Class Skiing and Authentic Grit

Eleven meters of snowfall is making for some of the best snow conditions ever and spring fever has officially hit the ski hill!

Due to the insane amount of snow this season Fernie Alpine Resort has announced that they will be open straight through to April 15th!

The Weather Networks Severe Weather Outlook is telling Fernie residents and visitors to be prepared for significant snow fall this Thursday and Friday.

The Avalanche Canada danger rating for the Lizard Range and South Rockies this weekend will be considerable and human caused avalanches are likely.

Elk Valley RCMP and Fernie Search and Rescue have recovered the body of a 36 year old male from Calgary who died in an avalanche on Monday.

Fernie Search and Rescue would like to remind backcountry recreationists of a few simple steps that will increase safety and reduce the need for call-outs

The estimated date for re-opening of the chairlift will be Saturday, January 20th.

A group of 11 backcountry skiers were involved in an avalanche incident today in Fernie’s Orca Bowl.

Vlogger Michael Downie take us behind the scenes with groomer extraordinaire Blair Craig to see how Fernie Alpine Resort uses a winch cat to groom their slopes.

Vlogger Michael Downie take us behind the scenes again to see how Fernie Alpine Resort start their lifts and get everything ready for opening day.

I woke up this morning with my windows shaking from the avalanche bombing at the ski hill.