Official Visitor Guide to Fernie, BC May 2025 | Page 33

Endless snowmobiling adventures.
Venture into Fernie’ s backcountry and experience some of the best riding in the Rockies with over 250km of groomed trails.
Fernie offers a fantastic combination of regularly groomed trails, fun play areas for all abilities, and some of BC’ s best technical treeline-style riding.
Convenient staging areas and 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.
The Fernie Snowmobile Association manages five riding areas and maintains over 250km of trails in the valley under partnership with private landowners and the government.
A trail pass is required to sled the valley and can be purchased online or in person at the trailhead before you ride. Visit ferniesnowmobile. com for details on riding areas, trail maps, passes, grooming and event schedules.
Sled rentals, snowmobile gear and parts are available through Ghostrider Motorsports; Elk Valley Rentals offer snowmobile rentals. Avalanche equipment is available at Gearhub Sports.
Enhance your backcountry sledding experience and safety with professional support. Elk Valley Snow Shepherds offers avalanche courses, guided adventures, and various levels of riding clinics for both snowmobilers and snowbikers. Weir Boondocking offers a variety of coaching and riding clinics.
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