Newsletter – April 2025
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No more grooming at the Nordic Centre
The groomers of the Fernie Nordic Society have decided to stop any further grooming of the trails of the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. This is due to the effect of the recent rains on the condition of the snow on the trails. Skiers are reminded that they are now using the trails at their own risk.
The Fernie Nordic Society wishes to thank all our members and visitors for their past and current interest in the activities of the club. Watch for a survey coming your way by email sometime in May.
Trail Conditions – April 9, 2025
Grooming has now ended at the Nordic Centre but is continuing at the Fernie Alpine Resort.
Elk Valley Nordic Centre
No dogs, snowshoes, biking or walkers on the trails please.
| Cedar & Lizard Lookout |  | Lizard Lookout Groomed & trackset | Apr 5 |
| From Hut to bridge | | Groomed & trackset | Apr 5 |
| Runt & Grunt |  | Groomed & trackset | Apr 5 |
| Evergreen Loop |  | Groomed – no trackset | Apr 3 |
| Galloway Loop | | Groomed & trackset | Apr 5 |
| Lizard Creek Loop | | Not skiable | Apr 3 |
| FAR Boomerang Way connector | | Open | |
| FAR Highline Drive connector | | Open and groomed | Apr 4 |
Grooming has now stopped due to poor snow conditions on the trails. Skiing on our trails is at your own risk. Thank you.
Fernie Golf Course
The trails are now CLOSED.
Level of difficulty: Easy
No dogs, snowshoes or walkers on the golf course please.
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 and Manchuria trails were groomed and trackset on Wednesday morning.
Off-leash dogs are now allowed on the trails if they are still under ‘vocal control’.
Fernie Dyke and City Trails
Grooming of city trails has now stopped.
It is a multi-use trail for walking, snowshoeing, snow biking and skiing with your dog. Additionally the dyke from the north bridge to the boat launch will be groomed and trackset after a sufficient new snow fall.
Level of difficulty: Easy
Montane
The nordic trails were last groomed on March 24. The trails are snowmobile groomed daily when conditions allow.
Access to the trails is from the trailhead.
Additional Information
Anyone may send text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time.
Newsletter – March 2025
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.
Last Saturday at the Nordic Centre
Our annual Community Fun Races was a great event in its 11th edition on Saturday morning February 22. The participants of all ages set a record with 77 enrolled in one of two skiing distances of 3 km and 7.5 km along the freshly groomed trails of the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. Three hardy skiers were pulling a chariot and its passenger along the 3 km course as well. Everything was very casual and colourful as many participants wore costumes for the event.
After a short intro by coach Johnny, the waves of skiers were off ten minutes apart. Cookie medals were awarded to each one crossing the finish line. After all these fun activities, many tried their hand at the biathlon event that followed: three short ski loops separated by two stops at the shooting range. A mild temperature and some sunshine made for a beautiful day at the Nordic Centre.
The racing team and parents had prepared some delicious food for the occasion: two varieties of chili. Sweets, coffee and other beverages were also offered. All this as a fundraiser to help with travel expenses for the Fernie Nordic Racers.
More photos on our photo album page.
A big Thank You! to all the volunteers who made this event successful.