Embrace Fernie’s winter wonderland.
Enhance your visit with outdoor options to suit every adventure seeker, fitness enthusiast and soul
searcher. Clear, crisp winter air and old-growth forests provide a sublime setting for activities and
sports of a self-propelled nature. If you’re planning to visit during the festive holiday season be sure
to include a jingling horse-drawn sleigh ride with family and friends at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Cross-country skiing has become as much a part of the community culture in Fernie as alpine
skiing. Over 50km of groomed, track-set trails keep cross-country skiers of all abilities active
while enjoying Fernie’s tranquil forests and spectacular mountain views. Choose from five unique
areas including great fitness loops at Elk Valley Nordic Centre and Fernie Alpine Resort, gentle
trails with big mountain views at Fernie Golf Club, dedicated groomed trails to Montane Hut and
serene forest trails at Island Lake Lodge.
Many of Fernie’s biking and hiking trails and local parks transform into a winter playground for family
walks, snowshoeing, and winter’s popular new activity – fat biking. Wild Nature Tours and Fernie
Alpine Resort offer interpretive snowshoe tours that amaze visitors with beautiful landscapes and
stories of true nature. Those interested in fat biking on local groomed trails can head out on their
own with a rental or hire a guide to learn the sport and trails, perfect for anyone who loves two-
wheeled pursuits.
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