Snowshoeing
Available at Fernie Alpine Resort, offering snowshoe tours and limited instruction, rentals included. Call (250) 423-4655. Also at Fernie Nature Tours, with Daytime Snowshoe Safaris and Evening Star gazing Snowshoe Fondue; call (250) 423-4306 or the Quest Rental Shop for snowshoe rentals; call (250) 423-2057.
Snowmobiling
Prestige Snowmobile Tours offer 3-hour morning and afternoon trips, full-day trips (6 hours), and 2-hour evening tours. Tours include guides, refreshments, and all equipment. Ask our Reservations for more details.
Cat Skiing/Boarding
Let Fernie Lodging Company make arrangements for you to experience cat-skiing. Enjoy the thrill of backcountry skiing 10,000-12,000 vertical feet in one day without the effort of climbing. Only a 15-minute shuttle to the Lodge. After completing your paperwork and gear set-up, you'll ride in a snowcat to the ski lodge for about 45 minutes. Return time is between 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Cat-skiing/boarding terrain is predominantly gladed tree skiing and occasional tree bands leading into open chutes. Available terrain is dependant on current weather and safety conditions and group ability. Note that where any climate is uncontrolled, some alterations to daily plans may be necessary to provide the safest experience. Day rates include guided skiing, lunch and use of avalanche transceivers; excludes transportation to and from the lodge and fat ski rentals (if required).
Backcountry Touring
Explore professionally guided day trips or overnight camps to the best kept secret powder stashes in the region. Tours start at $125 per person (minimum 2 people). Group rates as low as $60 per person.
Sleigh Rides
Enjoy family fun at Fernie Alpine Resort in a sleigh pulled by Belgian & Percheron draft horses. 30-minute rides are available daily at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.; minimum 8 and maximum 12 adults. Cost: $11 per person. Private bookings, groups and campfire dinner options available by request.
Dog Sledding
Discover the thrill of dog power where you can learn the history and skills of this truly northern sport. Tours include professional guides and necessary equipment. Daily trip options: 1 hour for $99/adult and $39/child (8-12 years); 2.5 hours for $187; or full day for $400 (child as passenger $75). Overnight and multi-day adventures available by request. Contact Fernie Lodging Company Reservations for further information.
Ice Skating
Ice skating is offered indoors at Fernie Memorial Arena, 996 6th Avenue. Call (250) 423-6817 and press 3 for public skating hours.
Curling
The darling of the Olympic Winter Games, curling is a homespun Canadian game and winter pastime.
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