Cross Country Skiing in Spectacular Fernie
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The old Lizard Creek Loop bike trail is now open and groomed for skiing. Although not track set and not as wide as other ski trails, it has a few rollers and a rather steep descent followed by a good climb. Definitively a worthwhile challenge! The trail runs for less than 1 km along the Galloway loop on the side closer to Highway 3. It may be skied from either end. The current trail maps do not show this trail yet. Several users have enjoyed giving it a try!
#FernieStreak2021 is back for a 3rd year. Get the new year started by being active on each of the 31 days of January! Registration is easy and proceeds go toward the 2020 Starlite Campaign – Not Alone campaign. Register until Dec 31 to be ready.
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A group of board members is hard at work planning the new season while we continue to deal with the pandemic conditions. A detailed protocol will come out shortly to address the kids program, adult lessons and other activities. For a general preview, please visit the CrosscountryBC website and look at its Return To Sport Plan.
It’s that time of year, just before the snow begins to fall again. It’s time for our Annual General Meeting … virtual edition on Thursday July 23 at 7pm! It’s never been easier to attend the AGM than it will be this year. From the comfort of your own home, reconnect with your nordic community.
We want you to join us for an evening of catching up on all things nordic skiing, voting for your favourite board members. And we’ve even got “draw prizes” from our local businesses.
You MUST register in advance for this meeting (either via this link or through Facebook
REGISTER NOWAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Sunday March 15 was a perfect day to run the event. Three team members of Fernie Nordic Racers took part together with 34 adult skiers – 17 women and 17 men – how is this for equality? Everyone rushed from the start at 10:40 am to follow the course along the trails of the Nordic Centre and the Fernie Alpine Resort. A short chair lift ride was also included!
Five adult skiers completed two loops for a total of 50 km. The fastest 50K adult skiers were Naomi Lentz in 4:22 hours and Mike Bragg in 4:13 hours.
Thirty-two skiers did one loop of 25 km. The fastest 25K adult skiers were Virginia Robinson in 2:22 hours and Aaron Glover in 2:49 hours. In the Under 16 – 25K category, Wes Robinson-Shaw was the fastest with 2:20 hours. Click the icon below for the full results.
Photos of the event are posted on our page here.
A big Thank You! to the event organizer Sam Sedlowsky who was also participating in the 25 km category. Volunteers were on hand at a food station at the ski hill and at the warming hut where there was more hot food, snacks and beverages for the skiers. Fancy wooden medals and prizes were waiting for participants at the finish. Thank you also to our generous sponsors of this event: RCR, GearHub, Heaven Boutique, Elevation Showcase and the City of Fernie.
Important Change: The event has been rescheduled to Sunday March 15 at 10:30 am. Registration now closes at 3 pm on Saturday, March 14. The event returns to Fernie for the third time. It takes place on Sunday morning March 15, 2020 at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. The start time is set for 10:30 am. Looking for a challenge? This is the one, a long one but very casual. Excellent prizes, ride(s) on the Deer chair, a lot of yummy food and drinks. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and then as door prizes! You have the option to do either the full 50 km yourself (2 loops to the ski hill trails and back) or you can choose to do a single loop of 25 km. More details on our event page HERE