Newsletter – March 2025
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The Flying Vikings were back at the Nordic Centre
The sixth edition of the Fernie Flying Viking Challenge event took place on Sunday March 9 at the Nordic Centre. Many of the participants set out on the trails on costumes. Thirteen Mini-Vikings completed one of the 1.3, 3.4 or 7.5 km courses. A total of 51 Flying Vikings rushed out in a noisy mass start just before 11 am. Several of them did two loops of 25 km starting from the warming hut to the trails and a chair lift ride at the Fernie Alpine Resort, and back again.
Skiing on the soft and mushy snow required more effort than usual. Volunteers were on hand at two refuelling stations and two ski patrollers were monitoring the progress of the participants. Each Mini-Viking was rewarded with a cookie medal. Each Flying Viking received a custom wooden medal and a delicious crepe at the finish line.
Here are a few photos taken during the event. More photos on our photo album page.
These popular events are coming back!
The Community Fun Races event is returning on Saturday morning February 22. Skiers of all ages are in for lots of fun action on the trails of the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. Families and adults compete in a very casual atmosphere in the staging arae and on two ski courses. The activities start around 10 am near the hut of the Nordic Centre. Even a biathlon part is added this year. A few EcoAims ‘rifles’ will be on hand. Test your ski speed and shooting accuracy in the same fun event. Read more about the event on our dedicated webpage. Skiing in costume is a tradition of this event – go wild! Food will be available by donation.
To take part, just register in advance at our Zone4.ca page, It is free for club members and visitors only need a trail pass to participate.
Soon after the Community Fun races, the club will host the 6th Annual Fernie Flying Viking Challenge at the Nordic Centre. It will start at 10 am on Sunday March 9. The event brings local skiers and visitors together to challenge themselves on the 25 km course taking skiers to the trails of the Fernie Alpine Resort by way of the Deer chair lift and back again to the hut. Ski the course twice for the complete 50 km experience. Come to ski or to cheer. Mini-Vikings also have their own shorter courses to show what they are made of. Viking costumes are part of the fun.
Vikings and mini-Vikings register online at Zone4.ca The entry fee is $30 for Vikings (chair lift ticket included) and mini-Vikings’ entry is free. Non FNS club members will need to get a $15 trail pass.
Newsletter – February 2025
Cheers to Charity from Fernie Brewing
The Fernie Nordic Society was selected by the local Fernie Brewing Company as the recipient of funds from its Cheers to Charity program starting this Sunday February 16.
“We believe we are only as strong as our community and are excited to give back to your organization. The ‘Cheers to Charity’ Program donates all profits from samples sold in our Tasting Room to local charities who align with our values. We are excited to have you on board as a recipient and hope the funds we raise will greatly help!“
Several organizations in Fernie have been selected by this program in the past. Our club was its benificiary as well previously. Thank you to Fernie Brewing for this great program.
It is a great opportunity to bring a friend or visitor to the tasting room and to experience the local flavours at the same time!
Improve your ski technique
Our three qualified instructors, Susan, Emily and Tarah, have started ski training sessions. Private and small group sessions may be booked with one of our intructors. Send us a message. Read all the details on our page HERE.