inspired by the Fernie Streak 2021
An adult-oriented activity for January 2021
golf
The Snow•to•Ice(cream) challenge at Griz Days 2020
The popular spring time event is back for its third annual edition! It is open to anyone club members and non-members alike.
We have placed four (4) sign posts in different locations on the trails around town. Prove you’ve completed each leg by taking a selfie at each of the four SNOW TO ICE signs within 72 hours! Bonus prize entries for multisport use! The Fernie Nordic Society trails will be free for non-members on Friday March 6, Saturday and Sunday March 8 to 7 pm. Join us at the Griz Days Full Moon ski at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre at 7 pm on Sunday for your ice cream prize. More chances for prizes for multi-sports while following the trail rules!
Trails (complete in any order)
1. Elk Valley Nordic Centre – sign is located at intersection of the Galloway loop and Grunt/Runt connector. This is a cross-country skiing only trail (no dogs).
2. Montane – sign is located at the Montane Hut. Snow bike, cross-country ski, run, or snowshoe (dogs allowed)
3. Great Northern Trail Extension – sign is located by the fire pit. Snow bike, cross-country ski, run, or snowshoe (dogs allowed), or connect through the Fernie Golf and Country Club trails (cross country ski only, no dogs). See the map HERE – the fire pit is at the top right hand of the map.
4. West Fernie Riverside Dike Trail – sign is located on the park bench (roughly across from the boat launch). Bike, run, snowshoe, or cross-country ski for the more adventurous (dogs allowed)
Rules
- Obey all trail rules and closures
- Photos must include the “Snow to Ice” sign and each participant with a time stamp
- Have fun and bring a friend
More prizes are up for grabs by sharing on Facebook, using
the social media hashtags #loveFernie #grizdays #fernienordic
The Fernie Nordic Society trails will be free for non-members Friday March 6th to Sunday March 8th. Good luck to all and enjoy Griz Days!
Disclaimer: The Fernie Nordic Society assumes no liability for individuals participating in the Snow to Ice event. Participate at your own risk, always check the trail conditions, and be prepared. We recommend you do this with a friend, but if you’re going solo, always let a friend know where you’re going and when you’re expected to be back.
Visit the website of Tourism Fernie for more info about activities in Fernie during Griz Days.
Outdoor play at Griz Days
All Fernie welcomes the Griz from March 6 to 8. Among the local activities, the SNOW-TO-ICE(cream) challenge is back again this year. Take a selfie at four different locations on the trails around Fernie inside of 72 hours from Friday to Sunday 7 pm. More details HERE.
A special Griz Days Full Moon Ski & Social event closes the weekend. Meet at 7 pm at the Nordic Centre.
Full Moon Ski & Social at the Golf Course
Our next event is planned for Saturday January 11 at 19:00 at the Fernie Golf Course. The trails on the golf course should be open with some cooperation from the weather gods. This event is open to ALL ages. Come and ski under the stars and the full moon – bring a headlamp! The Cast Iron Grill will be open and a special menu will be offered for this occasion.
Trail Conditions in Fernie
Trail Conditions – April 4, 2024 – FINAL
Elk Valley Nordic Centre
The grooming team is advising us that all grooming has now stopped at the Nordic Centre because of the current conditions. Trails are very icy in several locations. They are thanking all skiers for your support.
No dogs, snowshoes, biking or walkers on the trails please.
| Cedar & Lizard Lookout |  | Lizard only Groomed & trackset | Apr 2 |
| From Hut to bridge | | Groomed & trackset | Apr 2 |
| Runt & Grunt |  | Groomed & trackset | Apr 1 |
| Galloway loop | | Groomed & trackset | Apr 1 |
| Lizard Creek loop |  | Groomed | Mar 31 |
| FAR connector & Boomerang | | Groomed & trackset | Mar 31 |
Poor skiing conditions from hut to bridge – very icy. Skiing is not recommended unless snowy conditions return.
Fernie Golf Course
The trails are now CLOSED to skiing.
Level of difficulty: 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 last groomed and trackset on Saturday morning. The Scandia trail is not recommended due to poor snow cover.
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 and City Trails
The trails from the backcountry north of the golf course to James White park are very icy and not recommended for skiing.
It is a multi-use trail for walking, snowshoeing, snow biking and skiing with your dog. Grooming of the dyke to the north bridge will start at the same time as the grooming on the golf course. 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 trails were groomed on Monday afternoon. The trails are groomed regularly.
Find map and directions to trails here
Anyone may send text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time.
FernieStreak 2019
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We are excited to be a part of January 2019 #FernieStreak! This is going to be a great event – there are no day use fees for the golf course trails for the evening, so it’s a great opportunity to bring out a friend who is new to Nordic! All ages, all abilities welcome.
All the details
Want to meet other #Ferniestreakers? Join the organizing committee at the Cast Iron Grill Fernie for a Full Moon Social on January 19. Cast Iron Grill is staying open late for us, so bring your money to enjoy yummy food and drinks until 10PM.
We are hoping for a group photo at 7:30PM … let’s see how many people we can get out!
* * Please remember that the Golf Course is Nordic skiing only. No dogs or ski-less people on the trails.
NORDIC SKIERS
Meet Sam @ the Fernie Golf Club clubhouse at 6:15PM for a group ski before the photo. The trails are FREE for this event for non-members! If you need rentals, check out GearHub Sports. If you can’t make the 6:15PM ski, no worries, just head out anytime and join us in the restaurant when you can.
FAT BIKERS
Meet @ 6:00PM at the Fairy Creek Bridge for a loop through the lower Mt Proctor trails (subject to change depending on conditions) and then to the golf course for the 7:30PM photo and food and drinks at the Cast Iron Grill. All abilities welcome!
RUNNERS
Meet Abi @ the Dirt Jumps at 6PM to run to the Fernie Golf Club via a loop of Montane & Old Stumpy. Want to cut it a little shorter? We’ll pass back through the Dirt Jumps at 6:30PM to pick you up!
HIKERS/ WALKING
Meet Ange @ the Bridge Bistro for 6:10PM and we can walk the dyke trails to the Golf Course.
If you can only #FernieStreak one day…make it this one!
City of Fernie Stag Leap Running Co Fernie Mountain Bike Club Fernie Nordic Society Fernie Trails Alliance