The Trail Crew has done great work at Fernie Alpine Resort! Many runs have been improved by their efforts. Some insider tips on two of the many projects that skiers and riders will enjoy this winter!!

1. Currie Bowl- will have a new gladed run- the crew is calling it 'Cougar Glades' - what do you think? sure to be a crowd pleaser!

2. Snake Ridge- this work is making me drool....yea- way cleaner so many more lines to enjoy here!! Some of the best powder lines in British Columbia here

 Can't wait to ski! Have a great long -weekend! the last hurrah of summer and now it is time to SKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last weekends Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival at Fernie Alpine Resort was a great event!! Lot's of great community fun was had by all ages. We are proud to support the Fernie Mountain Bike Club - a great organization that is busy doing trail work in the Elk Valley and also working on a community project in town to give all mountain bikers access to a freestyle park. All local volunteers working hard for our community. Back to the Event- the weather was perfect and the trails were in great shape! Thanks to the Fernie Alpine Resort Trail Crew- way to go Marc Ledoux, Events team of Christine, Karen and Jeni and all of the team! a Huge effort this summer and lots of positive comments from guests enjoying the trails! The Enduro Downhill sure was a crowd pleaser and many people also enjoyed watching their videos on the 'Big Screen' - beats sitting on the couch anyday....Everybody enjoyed the Dub Bro's video. If into mountain biking and want an event that is full of fun and has a great vibe this is the one to make next summer!

We have had our first significant snowfall on the Lizard Headwall last weekend at Fernie Alpine Resort!! The Farmer's Almanac predicts a 'Snowy' winter for the Canadian Rockies for 2008/09. That usually means huge snowfall for the southern part of the Canadian Rockies. 

For fellow Powder seekers looking to choose their destination to ski this winter, take a look at this Snowfall Graph, as it makes the decision a 'no brainer'!!!

Look forward to seeing you on the slopes of Fernie Alpine Resort!

thanks to http://www.nonstopski.com for this great graph

When it comes to summer improvements at ski resorts, the term 'Summer Grooming' is often used. I have had a few guests ask, "what is Summer Grooming?" Surely the ski resort doesn't run it's grooming machines over the rocks, brush and small trees, does it??? Yes- some people have asked if there is snow on the ground in the middle of the summer....Not at All. Summer grooming refers to an intense program of trail and run maintenance that reduces dead-fall (fallen or dead trees), reduces brush or overgrowth- basically we give the slopes a trim. This also helps mother nature by giving the trees proper spacing for growth and reduces the fuels for potential forest fires. It is a win win for skiers and riders and mother nature!