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 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.

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.

Firing up the snow guns at Fernie Alpine Resort is a sure sign that opening day will soon be upon us

The Raging Elk Hostel and Kodiak Lounge have recently reopened their doors. For over 23 years The Raging Elk Hostel […]

Heiko’s Trail is now closed until further notice due to grizzly bears in the area. On September 1st a second […]

90% or river fatalities are caused by entrapment and log jams are the leading hazard. Be safe on the river and don’t become a river statistic.

The goats have returned, this has become one of Fernie’s unexpected popular events during a summer with a shortage of […]

The vast mountain wilderness experience for which Fernie is famous for revolves around the Elk River and its tributaries. Across […]

Fernie has become a mountain biking destination and a few hikers and trail runners are also discovering and enjoying the […]

Huge kudos to the volunteers over the past few weeks for the work in reopening the Ridgemont trail network. The trails are riding better every day!