Trail Conditions – April 17, 2023

lizard creek loop

This is probably the last grooming report of the 2022-2023 season. We have not received any new updates from the local grooming teams. Thank you for your interest in nordic skiing in Fernie BC. We will be back sometime in November 2023.

Elk Valley Nordic Centre

No dogs, snowshoes, biking or walkers on the trails please.

Cedar & Lizard Lookoutgreen easyGroomed and tracksetApr 9
From Hut to bridgegreen easyGroomed and tracksetApr 9
Runt & Gruntblue challengingGroomed and tracksetApr 9
Galloway loopblue challengingGroomed and tracksetApr 9
Lizard Creek loopblack more difficultGroomed but not tracksetApr 9
FAR connector & Boomeranggreen easyGroomed and tracksetApr 9

The trails were groomed and track set on Sunday morning. Many thin or bare spots appeared on the trails.

Fernie Golf Course

The trails are now closed for the season.
Level of difficulty: Easy green easy

No dogs, snowshoes or walkers on the golf course please.

Maps and directions are shown here


Other locations where one can ski in the Fernie area are listed below. Please note that these trails are dog-friendly and operated by other organizations.

Fernie Alpine Resort

The Silk, Scandia and Manchuria trails were groomed and track set on Saturday morning.

Off-leash dogs are now allowed on the trails if they are still under ‘vocal control’. A map and directions to trails are found here
The FAR snow report is here

Fernie Dyke

It is a multi-use trail for walking, snowshoeing, snow biking and skiing with your dog. Grooming of the dyke has ended on March 25.
Level of difficulty: Easy green easy

Montane

No recent report. Trail grooming is happening regularly. Green trails are for nordic skiers only. Walkers, dogs and snowshoers on blue trails only.

Find map and directions to trails here

Anyone may send text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time.

Grooming Report – 02 Nov 2019

Submitted by matthieu

Cooler temperatures are finally here. Just a few more weeks before we hit the trails. Get your skis waxed!! Brrrrr!

groomed trails

A Membership or Day Pass required to use these trails.
Maps and directions are shown here

Elk Valley Nordic Centre

Trails and signs are ready

Fernie Golf Course

Trails are still closed


Other locations where one can ski in the Fernie area are listed below. Please note that these trails are operated by other organizations.

Fernie Alpine Resort

No problem to report
A map and directions to trails are found here
The FAR snow report is here

Island Lake Resort

A lone moose is wandering near the lake
Get directions here
See the online snow report and the Island Lake Facebook page

Montane

High winds have felled a few trees in the upper trail section.
Find map and directions to trails here
Watch for updated info about the trail system on this page

Anyone may text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time

Grooming Report

Have a good summer and we will see you on the trails when the white stuff flies

groomed trails

A Membership or Day Pass required to use these trails.
Maps and directions are shown here

Elk Valley Nordic Centre

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Fernie Golf Course

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Other locations where one can ski in the Fernie area are listed below. Please note that these trails are operated by other organizations.

Fernie Alpine Resort

A map and directions to trails are found here
The FAR snow report is here

Island Lake Resort

Get directions here
See the online snow report and the Island Lake Facebook page

Montane

Find map and directions to trails here
Watch for updated info about the trail system on this page

Anyone may text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time