Fernie, BC Travel Guide 2019/2020 | Page 36

Endless snowmobiling adventures. Explore Fernie’s backcountry and experience some of the best riding in the Rockies. Fernie offers a fantastic combination of gently groomed trails, fun play areas, long rides and advanced mountain terrain. Convenient staging areas and regularly groomed trails are only minutes from town. The welcoming on-trail facilities of Wranglers Cabin and Rolling Hills Cabin offer a great spot to warm up, meet other sledders and enjoy your packed lunch. The Coal Creek area attracts riders of all abilities, while Morrissey offers exceptional intermediate to advanced riding options. Hartley Lake, Corbin, and Ram Creek provide advanced terrain for experienced riders. Trail passes are required to sled the valley. You can purchase these and trail maps at the staging areas. The Fernie Snowmobile Association offers annual passes at very affordable rates with great benefits including a free trail map. Visit ferniesnowmobile.com for details on riding areas, grooming and event schedules. Sled rentals, service and gear is available through Ghostrider Motorsports. Elk Valley Snow Shepherds also offers sled rentals. Be sure to book any rentals in advance. Gearhub Sports offers sledding accessories and outer wear, and The Guide’s Hut rents avalanche equipment. For those new to the area or backcountry sledding consider seeking assistance from local professionals to enhance your experience and safety. Weir Boondocking offers a variety of riding clinics and coaching based from their unique sled-friendly property Elk View Lodge. Elk Valley Snow Shepherds offers avalanche courses, guided snowmobile adventures and a various levels of riding clinics. 36