Fernie, BC Travel Planner Winter 2018 | Page 16

Fernie’s Winter Wonderland Enhance your visit with outdoor options to suit every adventure seeker, fitness pursuer and soul searcher. Clear, crisp winter air and old-growth forests provide a sublime setting for activities and sports of a self-propelled nature. 16 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. Five areas offer unique cross-country experiences from the perfect fitness loops at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre and Fernie Alpine Resort, the gentle trails with big mountain views at the Fernie Golf Club, to the exploratory trails and scenic hut in. Montane, and the winter wonderland 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 beauti- ful landscapes and stories of true nature. While 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. The Winter Trail Map can be purchased in town or viewed online at tourismfernie.com/maps 17