Trail Conditions – January 18, 2026
Elk Valley Nordic Centre
The trails are being groomed and trackset on Sunday morning. Watch for some water runoff on the Lizard Lookout and Cedar Loop.
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 | Jan 18 |
| From Hut to bridge | | Groomed & trackset | Jan 18 |
| Runt & Grunt |  | Groomed & trackset | Jan 18 |
| Evergreen Loop |  | Groomed & trackset | Jan 18 |
| Galloway Loop | | Groomed & trackset | Jan 18 |
| Lizard Creek Loop | | Groomed | Jan 13 |
| FAR Boomerang Way connector | | Not groomed | |
| FAR Highline Drive connector | | Groomed | Jan 18 |
Fernie Golf Course
The trails were groomed and trackset on Sunday morning with some area closed to skiing.
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, Manchuria and Timber Landing trails were groomed on Friday Jan 16. The Scandia trail is not recommended.
Off-leash dogs are now allowed on the trails if they are still under ‘vocal control’.
Fernie Dyke and City Trails
The multi-use dyke trail from James White Park to the river’s edge past the golf course has been groomed a week ago. It is very icy. 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 have been groomed on Saturday morning. Several sections are icy. Ski with care.
Access to the trails is from the trailhead.
Additional Information
Anyone may send text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time.
