Tourism BC gaining the Edge!
By Powder Matt Tourism is the fastest growing segment of the world economy as developing countries around the world search to find ways to grow their economy. Sure there are some great places to visit but many lack the critical mass, vital appeal, organized and professional tourism board, unique and special destinations and amenities to
- Published in British Columbia, Powder Matt
Why you should bike Fernie this summer
talented videographer, Nic Genovese, shares why Fernie is a must ride destination for Mountain Bikers this summer. Check it out!
Zip, Climb, Swing & Play in the Trees at Fernie Alpine Resort
Can’t beat a day playing in the trees with friends at Fernie Alpine Resort! The new Aerial Park & Zipline opens up for preview Weekend June 23/24. If you like having fun….then you must put this on your list of ‘to do!’ this Summer! It is a blast! Jeff Johnson, News Director at 102.9 The
- Published in Aerial Playground and Zip LIne, British Columbia, Fernie Alpine Resort
Cast your vote for new BC Family Day
Last year the Provincial Government announced a new February stat holiday day for British Columbia. Over the next week, the government is consulting with British Columbians on the benefits of placing this holiday with the 2nd or 3rd weekend of the month. Neighbouring jurisdictions such as Alberta and Washington have a similar holiday on the
- Published in British Columbia
Cover of DIRT Magazine features Fernie, British Columbia
DIRT Magazine and photographer, Nicolas Teichrob, captures rider Kyle “Norbs” Norbraten ripping it at Fernie Alpine Resort, British Columbia. Like this video even though no eye candy mountain biking, but it captures a true Goose Bump Moment for “Norbs”!!! More Mountain Biking Videos Loads of great coverage is rolling in on mountain biking at Fernie
A ski week to go down in history as nothing but Legendary
A Ski Week to go down in history as nothing but Legendary. Last week we celebrated 50 years of Skiing in the community of Fernie, British Columbia. It was Legendary- so much happened from the Griz providing over 80 cm of powder, to Ski Canada Magazine Test event, fireworks at Fernie Alpine Resort, a community
- Published in British Columbia, Fernie Alpine Resort
Look no further, the snow is here
Look no further, the snow is here. A recent powderful Day in the Mountains! ” La Nina is alive and “Kicking” on British Columbia’s Powder Highway”, says Powder Matt
- Published in British Columbia, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Skiers looking for Snow?
Skiers lookin for snow? Post Holiday I have been getting lots of notes from skiing friends who live near ski resorts across Canada and the United States. In summary it is good to see that snow has finally arrived around Quebec City at Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham. In the US resorts have not been
- Published in British Columbia, Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, La Nina, New Polar Peak Chair Lift, Polar Peak Lift, Powder Highway
Holiday time Kimberley style
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
- Published in British Columbia, Kimberley Alpine Resort
Where's Andrew sits on top of the world
Where’s Andrew sits on top of the world. The best view from the top of Polar Peak was not the spectacular panorama out the back towards Montana (although it was truly breathtaking). No, the view I could not get enough of was to the North looking down on the outdoor mecca of Fernie, British Columbia,
- Published in British Columbia, Fernie Alpine Resort, New Polar Peak Chair Lift, Polar Peak Lift