December 2024 Newsletter
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Christmas Ski Waxing Fundraiser
On December 27-28, the Race Team has another ski waxing fundraiser.
If you missed the earlier one, it is not too late to get your skis in shape. Getting your skis ready helps our athletes going to the Ski Nationals in Canmore in March.
Cost: $30 per pair
Pay at the time of pickup. Or pre-pay at Polar Peek Books, or as a Christmas gift ! Small race team branded cowbells are also available.
‡ ‡ ‡ If your child is in the SDP program and has a set of the club rental skis, bring the skis for a FREE waxing.
Get active with the Masters Group
Greetings Masters Skiers! I apologize for the delay in getting this information out, but the early start to the season caught me a little off guard! I just wanted to, once again, thank everyone who filled out the survey. It has been instrumental in our planning for the season.
We are going to have a Masters group with a variety of offerings this season. You can join as a group member for the very low cost of $30. You must be a member of the Fernie Nordic Society to join.
from Coach Tarah
Read all the details and options on our Masters Group page HERE.
Galloway Lands Winter Construction and Trail Updates
Notice from Handshake Holdings Inc.
December 5, 2024
Notice #005
Re: Galloway Lands Winter Construction and Trail Updates
Handshake Holdings has finished the road-building portion of preliminary construction work in accordance with the re-zoning of the Galloway Lands. However, throughout the winter, contractors will continue to be on site thinning trees.
We have been collaborating closely with stakeholders to allow for the re-opening of trails for winter recreation on the Galloway Lands. The Galloway Loop is now available for Nordic grooming. Access from the ski hill to the Galloway Nordic loop will be available from Snow Pines Dr. (Boomerang Way) in the form of a multi-use trail to be groomed by the Fernie Nordic Society. This will be a shared access point providing both recreational and contractor access into the Galloway lands, and as a result trail disruptions may occur from time to time, please respect all signage and keep clear of work areas and any equipment.
Fernie Alpine Resort will continue grooming the Hobbits Trail from the base of the Boomerang Chair to the crossing at Highline Dr. throughout the season. This trail will serve as an additional multi-use access point to the Galloway Lands. As the winter work progresses, we will continue to evaluate opportunities to re-open other trails on the property such as the Boomerang to Hobbits Trail connector and Boom Creek trail.
Please take the time to read the new General Information signage that has been installed at all access points to the property. Additional Directional and Caution signage will be added throughout the season to:
- Inform users of active work areas.
- Provide clear directions for skiers and walkers.
We will continue to evaluate opportunities to open more trails as the winter work progresses.
Thank you for helping us communicate this Winter construction and trail availability update to your members.
Best regards,
Reto Barrington
President, Handshake Holdings Inc.
Proposed Adaptive Nordic Skiing program
The Fernie Nordic Society is exploring the possibility of kicking off an Adaptive Nordic Skiing Program this winter for individuals with disabilities!
This program would aim to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn and engage in cross-country skiing in a supportive and fun environment! We believe that individuals of every ability should have the opportunity to experience Fernie’s winter through this wonderful sport.
We want to hear from you! Are you interested in participating, volunteering or supporting this initiative? We have a short survey for you. Any and all feedback is welcome, your input is essential in helping us shape a program that fits the needs of our community.
If you or someone you know might be interested in this initiative, please send us a message.
Trail Conditions – Dec 21, 2024
Good Nordic ski conditions in Fernie.
Elk Valley Nordic Centre
No dogs, snowshoes, biking or walkers on the trails please.
| Cedar & Lizard Lookout |  | Groomed & trackset | Dec 20 |
| From Hut to bridge | | Groomed & trackset | Dec 20 |
| Runt & Grunt |  | Groomed & trackset | Dec 20 |
| Evergreen * NEW * |  | Groomed & trackset | Dec 20 |
| Galloway loop | | Groomed & trackset | Dec 19 |
| Lizard Creek loop | | Groomed & trackset | Dec 20 |
| FAR Boomerang Way connector | | Not skiable. Walking to trails is best. | Dec 20 |
Access to the Nordic Centre from FAR is only through Boomerang Way since the usual path from Highline Drive is closed due to construction work. Please walk to the Galloway Loop.
Fernie Golf Course
The trails have been groomed on Friday morning. Grooming is done daily every morning. Enjoy the views!
Level of difficulty: Easy
No dogs, snowshoes or walkers on the golf course please.
Maps and directions are shown here
Other locations where one can ski in the Fernie area are listed below. Please note that these trails are dog-friendly and operated by other organizations.
Fernie Alpine Resort
The Silk and Manchuria trails are being groomed on Thursday morning.
Off-leash dogs are now allowed on the trails if they are still under ‘vocal control’. A map and directions to trails are found here
The FAR snow report is here
Fernie Dyke and City Trails
The backcountry trails were groomed on Friday morning. The dyke is groomed regularly.
It is a multi-use trail for walking, snowshoeing, snow biking and skiing with your dog. Additionally the dyke from the north bridge to the boat launch will be groomed and trackset after a sufficient new snow fall.
Level of difficulty: Easy
Montane
‘The nordic trails are in fine form’ on this Thursday morning. Access to the trails is from the trailhead.
Find map and directions to trails here . Grooming updates may be found here .
Anyone may send text updates to 250-430-2719 at any time.