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admin | December 29, 2011
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Powder Matt top tips for Fernie visit

New Griz Snow Cam

Powder Matt top tips for Fernie visit. We have had over 50 cm of snow so far this week and more is on the way. Make sure to check the new Griz Snow Cam to get up to date live view of the Snow in the Bowls of Fernie. Also if you are staying in town you can get weather patterns where it is raining in town but snowing like crazy in the 5 Alpine Bowls of Fernie. In addition to checking the new Griz Snow Cam please check out the new mobi site www.skifernie.com/mobile as this new site provides regular updates on weather, run and lift status and web cams. This Holiday season continues to be a perfect time to ski with comfortable temp’s, new snow and the mountain wide-open! Happy Holidays! Powder Matt

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admin | December 25, 2011
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Polar Peak update and Christmas storm brings Snow to Fernie

Polar Peak update and Christmas storm brings snow to Fernie. Lift construction crew and Fernie Alpine Resort team gave it all they could to try and get Polar Peak running but ran out of time as the Holidays closed in. So plan is now to have Polar Peak operational for sure by January 14th as we will still need to get full load test and final review and approval by Lift Inspector. Plan to ski the Peak on January 14th but enjoy the Christmas storm that brought fresh today!! Check out images from Fernie today by Robin Siggers

Corner Pocket Christmas Day

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admin | December 22, 2011
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Polar Peak getting closer and closer

Polar Peak lift getting closer and closer to being ready

Polar Peak getting closer and closer. Team has made more progress. Essentially the Bottom drive of the lift is all approved. The towers inspection is completed. We still have to get the 12 hr of continuous run with load test completed. We cannot do this until we have all of the circuits (electrical/safety aspects) of the lift tested.

Category: New Polar Peak Chair Lift, Polar Peak Lift |
admin | December 21, 2011
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Polar Peak is coming soon!!

New Polar Peak lift coming soon!

Polar Peak is coming soon!! Get ready to ski the peak at Fernie Alpine Resort!! Lift construction crew and Fernie Alpine Resort team have been working around the clock to get this lift up and running for the Holidays! Many skiers and riders are looking forward to this Christmas Present to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Skiing at Fernie Alpine Resort. Lift ran for the last 14 hrs and testing is going on as we speak. Stay tuned. Also a great facebook contest is on our facebook page at www.skifernie.com so go there to enter to win a seat on the opening day. We would be honored to have to ski the peak with us this winter!! Not only does this lift give Fernie Alpine Resort the most vertical in the Rockies but with all of the new runs, Fernie now has the most ski runs in the Rockies.

Category: Fernie Alpine Resort, New Polar Peak Chair Lift, Polar Peak Lift |
admin | December 20, 2011
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Holiday time Kimberley style

Holiday this winter in Kimberley

Holiday time Kimberley style. Looking for that last minute place to truly getaway? or yearning to spend time in mountain town with really cool and fun people? or just looking for a great place to ski that you have not tried yet? I have a special place for you. A cool mountain town nestled up against the Purcell Mountains, with a walking plaza (no cars) so great time to catch up with family, friends and check out shops and restaurants, and it boasts one of British Columbia’s best ski resorts- Kimberley, British Columbia. You may not know that Kimberley has one of the best nordic centres- with 37 plus km of groomed trails, many miles of snowshoe trails leave from various locations in town and a cool little skating rink right at the base of the ski area for the little ones. Kimberley Alpine Resort offers 1800 acres of skiing fun-filled adventure for all ages and all abilities. Check out the runs off the Easter Chair for the advanced, tree skiing and steeper terrain and incredible fall-line. If more cruiser, groomed runs is your style you will really enjoy the front side quiver of runs served by the North Star Express. There is so much skiing and riding here so come explore Kimberley this Holiday!
Enjoy! Merry Christmas! Powder Matt

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admin | December 16, 2011
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Grooming cats pushing the snow at Fernie Alpine Resort

Grooming cats pushing the snow at Fernie Alpine Resort. Fernie gets lots of snow! In fact up to 37 feet of it.

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admin | December 16, 2011
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Ski Patrol access Dancer safety line

Ski Patrol access Dancer safety line. Fernie Alpine Resort put in an engineered safety line so the ski patrol can access the Lizard Headwall, Dancer chutes area, to do snow control work. This combined with the new Polar Peak lift will assist the ski patrol team greatly in their efforts to do snow control work. Goal is to open terrain safely and quickly for guests to enjoy!

Category: Fernie Alpine Resort, Polar Peak Lift |
admin | December 15, 2011
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Splicing cable today in Snow at Fernie Alpine Resort

Construction almost done on new Polar Peak Lift

Splicing cable today in snow at Fernie Alpine Resort. It is snowing hard right now and we have had 15cm new already today. Today the crew is finishing off getting the haul rope installed on the new Polar Peak lift. We are hoping to have the lift operational during the Holidays. Snow and more snow forecasted for today and into next week. Fernie Alpine Resort has the most snow and most ski runs open in the Canadian Rockies right now. So time to ski! PowderMatt

Category: Fernie Alpine Resort, New Polar Peak Chair Lift, Polar Peak Lift |
admin | December 14, 2011
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Santa spotted 1st Skiing in the Canadian Rockies

Santa spotted 1st Skiing in the Canadian Rockies. In addition Santa made a surprise visit over the weekend to check on construction update for the new Polar Peak lift. Santa found good progress on the lift as the crews have been working around the clock. The top terminal bull-wheel has been installed, the communication line has been installed and the haul rope installation is in progress. Electrical work continues on the bottom drive terminal. Crews like Santa’s elves are working hard to try and get this lift operational during the Holiday period. Santa has been visiting the world looking for snow and found it at Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia. So if you have not booked your ski vacation yet then why not go where there is snow and also ski in ski out lodging to make your vacation easier on you.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy Skiing!
PowderMatt

Category: Fernie Alpine Resort, New Polar Peak Chair Lift, Polar Peak Lift, Powder Matt, Uncategorized | Tags: , ,
admin | December 8, 2011
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Nat Geo Where’s Andrew finds Powder at Fernie Alpine Resort

Fernie has the Snow December 4th

Nat Geo Where’s Andrew finds Powder at Fernie Alpine Resort. Check out this glorius shot for Powder Lovers! Andrew took this shot on December 4th!!

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