Fernie Alpine Resort had the earliest opening to date by letting skiers and riders up the lifts as a special preview weekend today.
Gnar Gnar…shred shred!

Under the Bear chair

Looking towards Lizard and Easter bowls

Posted by: The Raging Elk Hostel
Economic accommodation on Fernie
www.ragingelk.com

A good weekend to stay in Fernie and browse the locally home made crafts, eat some good festive food and then enjoy some awesome snow.

Posted by:The Raging Elk Adventure Lodge
Economical accomodation in Fernie
www.ragingelk.com

Fernie was the one stop shop for all your winter needs this week!

FAST annual ski swap….

The Fast annual ski swap is always a hugely popular event and it is well worth checking out early season if you a looking for an ultimate deal on ski and snowboard gear.

Tons of snow downtown!

Pull out those cross country skis and snow shoes and go and enjoy some of this amazing early season snow…this picture is from an undisclosed location in the down town area

Fernie Annual town job fair

This is a picture of some of the future workers who will be serving you in Fernie this winter!….a professional looking bunch if I must say so myself

Posted by: the Raging Elk Adventure Lodge,  Fernie’s budget accommodator

These are the new signs posted at Fernie Alpine Resort presumably due to Mondays avalanche. Skiers were still putting on their skins despite this new signage…..play safe.

Posted by www.ragingelk.com

Early season ski & snowboard enthusiasts are lucky enough to enjoy some great early season touring in Fernie right now. If you do go out be careful…make sure you know what you are doing with being aware of your avalanche awareness skills. 2 riders got caught out in a slide on the head wall above the face lift today! Check out the slide pictured below!
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photo by: Todd Weselake
www.raveneyephotography.com

The picture below is of the current snow level as pictured from the base of timber chair looking up towards the griz face.