A big Thank You! to all 136 participants in our annual survey. You have given the Fernie Nordic Society a lot of suggestions and much appreciated feedback. The responses included so much positive feedback
First Ever Fernie Birkie
Super amazing day! Thanks everyone for coming out for our first Birkie! 13 racers total, 8 doing 50 km and 5 doing the first lap of 25 km. The participants skied on the trails of the Elk Valley Nordic Centre and the
Snow To Ice Challenge
This was such a great weekend for the Fernie Griz Days. Some great weather plus some awesome powder just as the Snow To Ice(cream) Challenge got under way! Super turnout everyone!
Our members
in action
A sample of events and activities for all ages
The Fernie Nordic Society offers many ways to get involved in fun physical activities or as a volunteer in any of our activities.
Read our Newsletter for Fall 2016 (click link to open)
Club Activities
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01.Kids Lessons
Young skiers can enroll into weekly ski lessons on Saturday mornings at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. The series of ten to twelve lessons is well attended by -
02.Racing Team
The Fernie Nordic Racers is our own ski racing team. Aged from 9 and up, the team members follow a regular training before and during the ski season. They aim -
03.Work Parties
This is another great opportunities for our volunteers to improve our facilities and ski trails. A lot of work gets accomplished at the Elk Valley Nordic -
04.Events
Early in the season the Great Pumpkin Hunt at the Nordic Centre is a lot of fun for local children. Later the Community Race and the Kootenay Cup Race attracts -
05.Ski Races
Many club members and the Fernie Nordic Racers in particular are very involved in ski racing throughout the season. The Community Fun Race is a local race in -
06.Race Timing
A small group of our members have done the timing of several ski races. This group is also timing bike races during the summer as a fundraising event. We are -
07.Full Moon Skis
A ski outing at night under the moonlight. What could be better? Bring a headlamp and join a group at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. The dates of this and other -
08.Fundraising
On this page you will find a variety of programs that we use for fundraising toward activities for our young skiers. You may reach us through the Contact -
09.Lessons for Adults
FOR THE 2017-2018 SEASON: coaches Jeff and Ange are continuing their sessions again this season Make sure to subscribe to our emails to be informed of the -
010.Volunteering Opportunities
Join our volunteers! Our activities are only possible because of the involvement of many volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome for activities happening at
Our Annual Report 2016
Read our annual report to have a look at the best season of the Fernie Nordic Society so far. The report looks back at our activities, events including pictures, statistics and survey results. There is also the list of our great sponsors who have made this possible.
