Avalanche Awareness Days in Fernie return as the community comes together with Avalanche Canada for two days of winter safety, education, and hands-on learning at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Participants can take part in practical, interactive activities designed for skiers, riders, and winter travelers of all levels, including:

• Transceiver hunt to sharpen real-world rescue skills

• Avalanche-rescue dog demonstration

• Snow-pit demo led by the resort’s patrol team

• Fundraising auction during Saturday après at the Griz Bar

All auction proceeds support Avalanche Canada, helping fund avalanche education and public safety programs across the country.

Cost: Free to attend

Saturday, January 17
1:00 – 3:00 pm – Transceiver Hunt
Transceiver Training Area (Heartland, above 100% Road)

4:00 – 4:30 pm – Fundraising Auction
Griz Bar (during the band’s set break at après)

Sunday, January 18
11:00 am – CARDA Dog Demonstration
Base Area – above the Winter Sports School meeting area near the Deer Chair

1:00 pm – Snow Pit Profile Demonstration
Top of the Bear Chair