On Saturday at 2PM in Lot 2, the nose-in parking on the left as you drive toward the Wolf’s Den, held thirty-two cars. Twenty-one of them had Alberta plates.

Fernie trail usage has been consistent with the rest of Canada and with winter approaching, a cohesive plan was required to manage demand and prevent overcrowding.

We should anticipate Fernie Factor potential with this front, the 20cm rule could be enacted for several days.

The ski area, and our town, died on March 16. Suddenly and dramatically, we drove off an unseen cliff.

The snow was a creamy 20cm’s on top of a dense base. Fresh tracks were plentiful and with decent stability, all five bowls were opened.

Cronenberg Morty’s release just happens to drop in line with the local ski hill opening this Saturday, December 5th! Thanks for the stoke Dylan!

There are orders and there are recommendations, the orders are non-negotiable and the recommendations are really for people to use their common sense.

Cohen provided an impressive update on the plans for the opening, the RCR team has obviously put a lot of thought into their operations program.

Environment Canada has issued its second Snowfall Warning for Fernie in the past three days.

Today I woke and walked downstairs in the half-light of early dawn. Two tracks broke the blanket of snow in the street. The falling snow diffused the street lights.

I want to look out the front door and have a difficult time seeing my vehicle covered in snow.

The combination of cooler temperatures and above-normal precipitation gives the potential for an early start to the ski season