Trail Conditions – March 18, 2026

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately the Flying Viking Challenge planned for March 22nd had to be cancelled due to poor ski conditions in the weather forecast. There is always next year!

Elk Valley Nordic Centre

The trails except for Evergreen were last groomed and trackset on Monday afternoon. Ski with care.

Our groomers aim to start grooming the trails around 7 am.
No dogs, snowshoes, biking or walkers on the trails please.

Cedar & Lizard Lookout		Groomed & trackset	Mar 16
From Hut to bridge		Groomed & trackset	Mar 16
Runt & Grunt		Groomed & trackset	Mar 16
Evergreen Loop		Groomed & trackset	Mar 5
Galloway Loop		Groomed & trackset	Mar 16
Lizard Creek Loop		Groomed	Mar 16
FAR Boomerang Way connector		Groomed
FAR Highline Drive connector		Groomed	Mar 16

Fernie Golf Course

The trails are now CLOSED. We again wait for some more fluffy stuff.
Level of difficulty: Easy

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

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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 last groomed and trackset on Sunday afternoon. The Scandia trail is now CLOSED.

Off-leash dogs are now allowed on the trails if they are still under ‘vocal control’.

Fernie Dyke and City Trails

The snow coverage is mostly gone. No more skiing. Enjoy the views!

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 Sunday afternoon Mar 15.

Additional Information

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