5 tips on preparing for ski season
New Ski Film launch parties and first snowfall in the mountains signals ski and snowboard season is coming soon! I’m very excited. Winter is here. Soon we will all be making laps. These 5 tips will help you get the most out of every turn this season.
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Late Summer hikes await in the Canadian Rockies
Soon we will be hitting the slopes but while the kids head back to school, late summer is the best time to hit the trail in the Canadian Rockies. Experience the Canadian Rockies the way they’re meant to be- on foot. Top 5 Fall don’t miss hikes in
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Mountain Lakes Trail, Fernie, BC Make it a long day and enjoy jaw-dropping views all along the way—21 km one way—that ends with a cold beer (if you like) . This epic—one of my favourites—is full of surprises at every switchback. Expect hidden rock trolls, waterfalls, limestone caves and high alpine meadows. Polar Peak, Fernie Alpine
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Be adventure ready anytime! Here are some tips for storing your ski and snowboard equipment, to ensure you’ll have peace of mind knowing your gear is good to go next winter. Fernie, BC, renowned for its epic powder, celebrates the 80’s & 90’s like no other mountain town as the tunes belt out from
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Over a year ago and few beers later we are fortunate the crew and our friends at Bomb Snow and Teton Gravity Research have come up with a really cool video showdown concept. It is really happening! The inaugral Fernie 4 Minute Film Festival starts April 5th at Fernie Alpine Resort. Bomb Snow and Teton
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Bath day for Boo the Bear
By Powder Matt Bath day for Boo the Bear at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Even Bears clean up once in while….But it will not last for long as I am sure that as soon Boo comes out of his bath he will search out something stinky to get his normal ‘Bear’ smell back. It is
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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
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Top up Summer Fun by trying Mountain Biking
Living in the Canadian Rockies we have some of the best mountain biking opportunities in North America. British Columbia offers the best mountain biking in Canada and is so close that it is a no brainer to visit this summer. But many have not tried the sport of mountain biking yet. Why not? Think some
Girls of Fernie prepare to share the trails as Downhill Mountain Bike season starts June 23rd with preview weekend at Fernie Alpine Resort
Girls of Fernie, anxious to share the mountain bike trails at Fernie Alpine Resort. Get ready as preview weekend is June 23/24 and regular 7 day a week (yes this is new!) begins June 29th for the summer. Mountain biking in Fernie BC is legendary. It has an extensive web of cross-country trails that is
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Another Snow Storm with 25 to 50cm predicted this week
My legs are tired but my mind has wonderful ‘Snow’ Dreams after a weekend of incredible skiing conditions at Fernie Alpine Resort. From all accounts last week was truly epic- over 100 cm at Kimberley Alpine Resort, over 35 cm in 24hrs at both Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Fernie Alpine Resort with each already
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