Lots of Snow and Sun to go around people. I see lots of sun tanned faces and big white smiles in town. The mountains are so bright and white against the blue sky back ground. Now is the time for spring skiing and apres' drinks on the patio! Live music at the griz bar and tons of activity in town.

Book one of our specials and come on down!!

Fernie Historical Court House in front of the 3 Sisters.

29 cms in 7 Days! Base still at 237 cms!!!




Fernie's own Emily Brydon looking towards the 2010 Olympics

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT PRESENTS: 1st ANNUAL “FERNIVAL” SPRING EVENT - THE ROCKIES BEST SPRING PARTY!


Fernie Alpine Resort invites everyone to come to the 1st Annual "Fernival" spring event on the weekend of April 18-19th and featuring this year's sensational theme: "SN-O-BAMA"! Powered by VW and in collaboration with Downhill Riders, Kokanee, Coca Cola and Appleton Rum, this will be a celebration of snow and a tribute to a fantastic ski season. Fernie Alpine Resort goes wacky in spring which will make Fernival the best Spring Party in the Rockies! When the weather gets balmy, Fernie Alpine Resort will get SN-O-BAMA celebrating ‘Powder to the People’ with live music from "Spirit of the West" and “Current Swell”, DJ's and all kinds of wacky, innovative and fun activities including: snow volleyball, slush tug-of-war, scavenger hunt, VIP hot tub and featuring the “501” (yes, skiing in jeans) Challenge for all skiers and snowboarders to enjoy!

Fernival’s SN-O-BAMA is going to be such a big success that even the President of the United States was sent an invite! The invite was sent to President Obama via Facebook on Thursday February 19. Though the RSVP is yet to be returned, we plan to throw the best bash of the year and celebrate rejuvenation and a wonderful season at Fernie Alpine Resort. With “Spirit of the West” being our headline band, this is bound to be THE BEST SEASON ENDER PARTY!


Spirit of the West performing LIVE!
www.sotw.ca Current Swell peforming LIVE!
www.myspace.com/currentswell


Activities & Events

Saturday April 18th

GET SN-O-BAMA IN THE PLAZA
11:00am – 3:00pm Games including: tug of war, scavenger hunts, snow volleyball, & "501" challenge
12:00pm – 3:00pm Live DJ
3:00pm – 5:00pm HEADLINE EVENT –“ Spirit of the West”

Sunday April 19th

SN-O-BAMA SUNDAY
11:00am – 2:00pm Live DJ in the plaza

Come out on the weekend of April 18-19th and get "SN-O-BAMA" with us at Fernie Alpine Resort this Fernival season!

Ski

I also stumbled accross this video on you tube, buddy is less only 9 years old!Check it out!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbnEqUm5DfQ&feature=PlayList&p=1727C56B56CAEA76&index=0&playnext=1

A view of downtown Fernie just last week from the front door of Fernie Central Reservations. I just never get tired of this view. Make sure you click on it and make it your desk top!




Jump into this picture and build a Fernie memory!

Well you have heard me talk about it and even post FAR's snow reports but now you need to "see it to believe it". On the weekend a few friends came down to Fernie and we went for a little snowmobile ride for a change of pace. Not but a couple KM's down the trail we found hours upon hours of bottomless snow. Here are just a few highlights...



Yes, that in fact is a 500lbs snowmobile with a rider, now you tell me how much snow you need to have that??



Now a 600lbs snowmobile pretending to be a sub.



This was a rare moment when we were able to catch a breath without choking on snow.



Gary carefully picking his line as he dare not stop or his sled would fall out of sight.



OK, this is just stupid deep snow.

March is a big snow month!! With over 70 cms last we pack another 20 cms on top again last night! I can only imagine the first tracks groups this morming and the smiles on their faces. I spent the day with some friends sledding and had some amazing turns out there too. Huge snow all through the vally!

A view of the Resort looking down from the the Timber Chair just yesturday.



Not a skier? Go for a hike but don't forget your snow shoes!!




View from the Lizard Trail looking up at the Great Bear Express

Have you ever seen a pig fly? Well this one did!



Cathy skiing in the sunshine down Arrow this weekend.



Heidi just below Cathy enjoying the soft soft snow.




A couple of Edson Alberta visitors enjoying our Fernie culture by posing with our very own Griz. It was a weekend packed with excitement and fun for the whole family. This all on top of an epic snow weekend. Not only did it dump snow for days before but the sun came out and WOW hard to wipe the smile off of everyone's face!

Another cms last night giving us a total of cms this week!!!!


Sorry folks, had to do it. By time you read this I will be neck deep in some fresh Pow. Hope you hae a safe drive down to Fernie and get out there fast!!


By the way... did you know Island Lake Lodge is doing day trips now? Don't panic on missing the snow. Book a day trip with Island Lake or Powder Cowboy and enjoy every sweet turn. Call us to book you in!!

It's been snowing ALL DAY folks!!



24 Hour: 18 cm / 7" Snow Pack: 215 cm / 85"
48 Hour: 19 cm / 7" Year to Date: 467 cm /184"
7 Day: 39 cm / 15"

That's right Fernie fans. With 18 cms last night and almost 40 cms this week it is soft and fluffy out there. March is a big snow month for Fernie!! Book you poweder weekend and come on down for griz days!!

24 Hour: 1 cm / 0" Snow Pack: 200 cm / 79"
48 Hour: 19 cm / 7" Year to Date: 449 cm /177"
7 Day: 36 cm / 14"

Official FAR Events....

Friday, March 06, 2009 - Sunday, March 08, 2009:
Griz Days Winter Festival
A celebration of Snow in Fernie!
Parade, pancake breakfast, scavenger hunt, craft fair & at Fernie Alpine Resort: Dummy Downhill Competition on Sunday March 8 (see below for details).
FUN, EVENTS & SNOW MUCH MORE!
Visit: www.grizdays.com




Saturday, March 07, 2009:
Mountain Storm - Mountaineering Race
The "Mountain Storm" race gives you the opportunity to test your mountaineering skills. Do you ride tele, split board or backcountry skis? If so then pack up your skins, beacons, probe and shovel and come out for this great event!! You will get to test your skills, meet great people and have loads of fun. There is a "Sane" course for novices and a "Crazy" course for more advanced competitors.

For more information and to register visit www.mountain-storm.com




Sunday, March 08, 2009:
Griz Days Dummy Downhill
A highlight of Fernie’s winter Griz Days festival. Strictly for fun, this competition features imaginative & hilarious “dummies” on skis launching themselves off a gigantic jump beside the Timber Chair!

Register at Guest Services!