Fernie is known for its snow. And with the amount of snow we get, no wonder there is so much to do here in the winter. Choose your adventure below:
Backcountry touring in the Fernie region is limitless. There is bowl upon bowl upon bowl of adventures to be had just outside of the Resort, most of which empty out to the highway. There is also endless ranges and areas away from the resort and the Lizard Range. Backcountry travel isn't without its risks. With the copious amounts of snow that Fernie receives it's not surprising that the avalanche hazard often becomes extreme. If you do decide to access the backcountry, make sure you are prepared, and that you are going with someone who knows the area. For more information contact the Elk Valley Ski Touring Association at evsta@fernie.com for more information.
The ultimate experience, the deepest freshest powder you've only dreamed of.
Let one of Fernie's cat-skiing operators make your dream come true.
Access lakes by four wheel drive or snowmobiles to fish for cutthroat, eastern brook trout and rainbow.
Skiing in Fernie is awesome! 30 feet of fluffy powder from November to May. 2504 fully skiable acres of the best alpine bowls, peaks, ridges and trees!
Check out descriptions of almost every run at Fernie Snow Valley on Craig's Unofficial Fernie Site - http://far.redtree.com/trailmap/
Fernie has a quality trail network around the town which provides track set access for walking, cross-country skiing, or snow-shoeing. With connection from all neighborhoods to the Aquatic Center, Arts Station, Historic Victoria Avenue, Curling Rink, Fernie Memorial Arena, or just the backcountry, an invigorating winter walk can be easily enjoyed.
The City of Fernie maintains a network of trails throughout the town, and the Resort has a short, but enjoyable, loop that is groomed daily.
For more information visit www.fernienordic.com
The network of summer mountain biking trails in Fernie make for exceptional snowshoeing paths in the winter.
Pick up your copy of the Fernie Trail Guide at Polar Peek Books & Treasures
Fernie has a long standing hockey tradition at various levels of participation. From minor hockey leagues for girls and boys alike, to the fast-skating, hard-hitting action of the Fernie Ghostriders KIJHL Hockey club, the ice at the Fernie Memorial Arena is always kept well scored!
For more info, and game times check out www.fernieghostriders.com
There are lots of climbing possibilities around Fernie. Information is limited, and it is reccommended that you talk to a local to find the best place to climb.
On the other hand, there is a great indoor climbing wall located at the College of the Rockies
Feel like firing up one of these high powered snow machine and blasting through untracked snow? Snowmobiling territory is accessible right from town, giving motor sport enthusiasts the super fun thrill of speed and powder and the ability to venture far into the fabled Fernie backcountry.
Check out the Business Directory for Snowmobile Tour companies