The Fernie Nordic Society is a BC registered non-profit organization founded in Fernie in the fall of 2006. From a small group of dedicated nordic ski enthusiasts, the membership of the Society has grown to an impressive 1,170 members during the 2022-2023 season.
From the beginning, a program of lessons for young skiers was set up following the guidelines from the provincial organization CrossCountry BC. For a quick overview of the Fernie Nordic Society’s milestones, view this timeline
Our Mission
Providing exceptional crosscountry skiing opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages
Our Vision
A community of skiers supporting first class crosscountry skiing experiences
Our Purpose
♦ High quality trails, facilities and equipment
♦ Excellent services and multi-level skier development programs
♦ Effective relationships and partnerships
♦ A vibrant, sustainable organization with an engaged membership
Guiding Principles
We are:
♦ Volunteer-driven
♦ Safety conscious
♦ Welcoming
♦ Transparent
♦ Affordable
Summary of 2023 – 2024 Season
The Board of Directors
All members of the board of directors of the Fernie Nordic Society are volunteers and also enthusiasts of cross-country skiing and other winter sports. The current board of directors is composed of the following people:
| Megan Lohmann | Co-Chair – Partnerships |
| Jane Stevens | Secretary |
| Johnny Shaw | Director of Skier Development |
| – vacant – | Director – Race Team |
| Matthieu Corriveau | Treasurer |
| Mike De Jong | Director of Operations |
| Sam Sedlowsky | Director of Facilities |
| – vacant – | Director-at-Large |
| – vacant – | Co-Chair – Operations |
| Laurie Bemi | Director of Membership |
Latest Meeting of Directors
Read the meeting minutes
Previous meeting minutes are available HERE
Fernie Nordic Society By-laws
Our by-laws have been updated. Read more.