The 33rd annual Griz Days Celebrations will be held March 5,6 & 7.
Every year the little town of Fernie celebrates for 3 days and 2 nights the giver of our legendary snow - The Griz. Come and join us in this year`s celebration of snow....
Included in the celebration are activities like The Griz Days Parade, a Craft Fair, Snowmobile Races, Street Hockey Tournament, Ski and Snowboard Competition (downtown) and the world renowned Dummy Downhill at Fernie Alpine Resort.
visit www.grizdays.com for a full list of activities ~
Blog posted by Christa

A nice little snow fall was a welcome sight this week offering 13 cm of fresh snow. It's still snowing and the bombing woke me up this morning - the tell tale sign of more snow on the mountain with the ski patrol doing avalanche control! Its an exciting day for all Canadians but especially us British Colombians with the Olympics starting tonight. And of course we have our own Fernie hopeful - Emily Brydon. If you are coming to Fernie this weekend there is an opportunity to show your support for Emily on national television. ON Sunday Feb 14 (Emily's first race day) Canada AM will be at FAR Slopeside Deli broadcasting live at 6:15 am and then again at 9:15 am and they want the place packed! Here is Canada AM's invitation to all of you "We are so excited about showing the world how Fernie supports Emily Brydon, and we would love for you all to join us."
Hope to see you there!
Blog posted by Christa

Friday, February 12, 2010:
Night Skiing
Enjoy a few evening turns under the lights on the Mighty Moose! 5:00 - 8:30 pm (lift ticket required).


Saturday, February 13, 2010:
Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle
Helly Hansen's Big Mountain Battle is coming to Fernie and we want to invite you to join in the fun and excitement of a little adventure on the mountain you thought you already knew. We want to take you to corners of the mountain you may not have been to for years, send you hiking up a climb you would have never thought to do, go searching in the woods for a checkpoint and you get to do it all with your buddy and get tracked in real time GPS by our friends at Flaik.
This is a team-based event, which is open to all ages/levels and allows exploration of the entire mountain! Each team of 2 must cover off all the checkpoints around the mountain that will utilize certain lifts and incorporate hiking sections and will all be tracked by Flaik GPS. The top three teams with the best times to complete all checkpoints, runs and hill climbs will be awarded prizing.

For more details and event registration click here to go to the event website - www.bigmountainbattle.com


Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Sunday, February 14, 2010:
Live Music @ Griz Bar - Rick Voisey
Join us for live music in the Griz Bar with Fernie favorite Rick Voisey. Rick will be rocking out Saturday from 3pm-6pm and 8pm-11pm as well as Sunday from 3pm-6pm!


Saturday, February 13, 2010:
Night Skiing
Enjoy a few evening turns under the lights on the Mighty Moose! 5:00 - 8:30 pm (lift ticket required).


Sunday, February 14, 2010:
Come Support Emily Brydon - CTV Live at Fernie
Come out to Fernie Alpine Resort this Sunday February 14 and show your support for Emily Byrdon, Fernie's pride in the upcoming Olympic Alpine events, in the CTV Olympic Morning Broadcast featuring Power of Community.
We want to fill the plaza with 200+ cheering fans as a backdrop for the live CTV broadcast. Help show the world that Fernie supports Emily! Bring signs, banners, flags, glow sticks, flashlights, costumes - anything to show off your support!

Two live broadcasts are scheduled to take place, first between 6:15-7:00am MT and the second between 9:15-10:00am MT. Guests can arrive at the Slopeside Deli, located in the Fernie Alpine Resort plaza, between 6:00-6:15am. Complimentary coffee for guests and a la carte breakfast items available for purchase at the Slopeside.


Sunday, February 14, 2010:
Night Skiing
Enjoy a few evening turns under the lights on the Mighty Moose! 5:00 - 8:30 pm (lift ticket required).

Monday, February 15, 2010:
Family Day

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Sunday, February 21, 2010:
Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition presented by Fresh Sports
Athletes will be challenged by Fernie Alpine Resort’s terrain and legendary powder in the 7th annual Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition presented by Fresh Sports. Competitors will be judged based upon 5 categories: Control, Technique, Fluidity, Aggressiveness and their Line choice! The event begins with Registration and Venue Inspection on Wednesday, Qualifying Rounds on Thursday, Semi-Final Round on Friday and Final Round, Awards Ceremony and Party on Saturday! The Sunday will be held as a weather day.
Athletes are competing for their share of a cash purse and product from our sponsors! Spectators will be able to watch the competition each day from the finish area of the venues. Make sure you stop by to check out some amazing skiing! Event venues will be determined closer to the competition.

PLEASE NOTE: The competition is open to skiers ages 19 and older and online registration for the event is now open! Please go to www.skircr.com/compete for more details or you can click here to go directly to the registration page.

The Fernie Stanford Resort is the official lodging partner for the event! Competitors receive lodging details for the event. Please email events@skifernie.com for more information on the competitors lodging deal. CLICK HERE to check out the Fernie Stanford Resort.

We would also like to thank our sponsors Smith Optics and Fresh Sports for their generous support of the event!
Be sure to check out all the new goggles, helmets and sunglasses from Smith Optics
And when in Calgary make sure you stop by Calgary's premier Freeski shop Fresh Sports


Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Sunday, February 21, 2010:
Live Music @ Griz Bar - The Todd Sellecks
Back by popular demand, rock/fund band The Todd Sellecks will be performing live in the Griz Bar during apres ski Saturday and Sunday from 3pm - 6pm. They will also be playing for the Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition award party Saturday night from 8pm - midnight. If you missed them at New Years make sure you don't miss out again!!


Saturday, February 27, 2010:
Friends of FAST Club Race (Alpine Ski)

With 5 cm overnight and 11 cm in the past 7 days the skiing just keeps getting better!
Now I know some of you are saying 11 cm is that all?? And I know its not our usual epic snow fall that Fernie is famous for, but the skiing has been really good and this small offering from The Griz is a much appreciated addition to already great conditions!
Our small town is gearing up for the Olympics with banners around town that read "GO EMILY GO". Of course we mean none other than Emily Brydon - she is our hero this month and we wish her all the best in her upcoming Olympic Ski Events.
Blog posted by Christa

A bit of fresh snow has contributed to make for great January skiing. Just a little over 6 cm and some moderate temperatures lately have helped maintain the already fantastic conditions and skiing continues to be really good! I recently skied the track set cross country tails at Fernie Alpine Resort and thoroughly enjoyed that experience as well! The trails were in great shape and it was great to spend time in the woods on skinny skis! Join us here in Fernie soon and experience the wonderful small town with tons to offer!
Blog posted by Christa

FAR official event calendar...

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Sunday, January 31, 2010:

Kokanee Snow Dreams (6th Annual)
THE Après Ski Party of the Rockies! Traditionally whooping it up in the famous Griz Bar with help from Kokanee in the sixth year running. This is one party you won’t want to miss! Voted one of the Best Deck Parties in all of North America, this party is sure to create stories that will turn into legends! Be prepared for lots of cold Kokanee beer, to meet the Glacier Girls, and to compete for the Best Sasquatch mating call. We’ll see you there!


Check out the view of 901 Fernie Downtown Fernie as it puke's snow!

It was an epic day up at Island Lake Lodge. Boot deep and blue sky made for the perfect Fernie Day. This past week has been amazing fun at the Resort as the snow is soft, temps are mild and skiing is great! I'm going to try to play some hookie today and get out there for some more turns. January is in great shape people, come on down and book a Fernie special!