Look no further than Fernie, B.C. for some of the best mountain biking in Canada. Fernie offers a plethora of options, ranging from cross country, downhill, singletrack and dual slalom trails with and without chairlift access.
Fernie's bike park at Fernie Alpine Resort offers a substantial 40 km of terrain for riders of all abilities. 34 runs, accessed via two chairlifts, range from smooth and easy dirt tracks to epic, downhill single-track and dual-slalom courses to screaming steeps and stunts targeted to beginner, intermediate and advanced riders respectively. Adults can access the Bike Park via 2 quads for $33/day.
There is also a huge selection of trails to choose from in other areas of Fernie, not located at the resort, that can easily be accessed right from the town.
Be sure to get your hands on the Fernie Mountain Bike Map, now in its 3rd edition - available at Polar Peek Books & Treasures and other fine Fernie retailers.
Also be sure to check out the official site of the Fernie Mountain Bike Club - www.bikefernie.ca
