This week, outdoor activities are center focus at several long weekend events.
1. Fernie Alpine Resort Opening Day
This Saturday, the resort is opening for its wide range of summer activities. Both the Elk and Timber Chair provide access for downhill mountain biking and summer hiking. With one of the largest lift accessed trail networks in Western Canada, bike trails range from wide beginner tracks to steep and technical trails for the more advanced. For another adrenaline rush, try out the aerial park or the rippin’ zipline. Also, a reminder that Saturday is the last day to purchase your early bird winter season pass at the lowest rate available.
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2. Fernie 3 All Mountain Stage Race
The Intense Fernie 3 is taking its course over this weekend, June 28th – 30th. Fernie’s cycle veterans have put together a single-track course fit for new to seasoned riders. Registration takes place Friday at Park Place Lodge, followed by the race intermittent with classic Fernie hospitality! With kid’s races, refreshment gardens and a race-end banquet, the event has everything needed for the long weekend.
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3. Roll & Sole Trail Festival
Fernie Trails Alliance brings you a weekend of activities for bikers, hikers, runners, adults and children alike. In combination with the Fernie 3, downtown will be a-buzz with outdoor fun. Events include guided hikes and bike rides and numerous bike related relay competitions in station square (2nd ave/ 6th street). In the evening, head over to the Fernie Hotel for beer gardens, BBQ and live music.
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4. Annual Lizard Range Disc Golf Tournament
Test your disc golf skills in the annual tournament this weekend, designed for all abilities. The event consists of two separate pools, Pool A for beginners and Pool B for advanced, and spans all day with awards, a charity BBQ and putting contest at the end. The course is located close to the airport, in a well-manicured city park surrounded by beautiful cottonwoods.
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5. Things That Surround – Gallery Opening
This Thursday is the opening day for local artist Aiden Lindsay’s new exhibit. Aiden will also be one of the 9 featured artists in the Out of the Box: Dumpster Art Project, taking place on July 6th. The exhibit runs from this weekend until July 28th, head down Thursday at 7pm for refreshments.
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Entertainment: The Pub – Park Place Lodge
With the World Cup in full swing, head down to The Pub for a pint or two, delicious nachos and join others watching on the numerous large TV screens. Or perhaps relax on the patio under the shaded umbrellas after a day of biking. The Max restaurant offers an excellent dinner menu with Prime Rib on special Friday and Saturday nights. Both the Pub and Max offer extensive menus for every dining occasion.
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Community – Fernie Trails Alliance
Fernie Trails Alliance has a mission of working with outdoor groups, government and private land owners to enhance and maintain the Fernie trail network. Now, at the beginning of the bike season, is a crucial time for trail upkeep. FTA is presenting the Role and Sole Festival this weekend and will also be receiving funds through the Fernie 3. Some of the 2014 projects include a new Mount Proctor trail, uprooted stump removal, deadfall downhill work and reparations to several trails such as Lazy Lizard, S-bomb and Brokeback. Membership contributes directly to hire a trail crew in summer and grooming costs of Nordic trails in the winter. For a full list of this year’s projects, to donate/become a member or For More Information Click Here
