October 2024 Newsletter
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Update on the trail closure
The access to the Nordic Centre trails from the Fernie Alpine Resort is now closed temporarily. Below is the notice sent out by Handshake Holdings Inc.
Handshake Holdings Inc.
Fernie BC
NOTICE
September 3, 2024
Notice #004
Re: Handshake Holdings is continuing preliminary construction work in accordance with the re- zoning of the Galloway Lands. Starting the week of September 3rd, construction will close all Fernie Alpine Resort access to the Galloway Lands. Please refer to the attached map for the new closure area.
All closures to the Galloway Loop from the Fernie Nordic Centre and Fernie Mountain Park trail’s also remain in effect.
“Construction – The Trails Are Closed” signs will be positioned on all trails leading to the construction area.
The new closures are at the following locations:
- FAR trails including; Hobbits Trail, Far Out Extension, Evil, Honey Bee, and Phat Larry’s
- Snow Pines Road / Boomerang Connector Galloway Lands entrance
- Boom Creek / Ski Hill Connector Galloway Lands entrance
All trails outside of the defined construction area remain open for non-motorized recreation.
“Private Property” signage has been installed at all access points to the property. These signs ask that people “Please Respect All Trail Closures” and provide a contact number to answer any questions regarding the property and the current status of the closures and the project.
We are working to minimize any disruptions to recreation and trail usage on the property and anticipate trails re-opening following construction activities for the season. Thank you for your assistance in communicating the construction closure areas through your membership channels.
Regards,
Reto Barrington
President, Handshake Holdings Inc.
Temporary closure of Galloway Loop
We have received the following notice from Handshake holdings about the construction work at Galloway Lands.
NOTICE #003 August 6, 2024
Re: Handshake Holdings is continuing preliminary construction work in accordance with the re- zoning of the Galloway Lands. Starting the week of August 6th, construction will close the Galloway Loop for all activities. Please see the attached map showing the new closure area.
“Construction – The Trails Are Closed” signs will be positioned on all trails leading to the construction area.
The new closures are at the following locations:
- Boom Creek / Ski Hill Connector junction
- Snow Pines Road / Boomerang Connector junction
- Boom Creek / Galloway Loop junction
- Ben Emmett / Galloway Loop junction
All trails outside of the defined construction area remain open for non-motorized recreation. “Private Property” signage has recently been installed at all access points to the property. These signs ask that people “Please Respect All Trail Closures” and provide a contact number to answer any questions regarding the property and the current status of the closures and the project. Notices will be distributed prior to all new construction, the resulting trail closures, and all trail re-openings. We are doing our best to minimize any disruptions to recreation and trail usage on the property. Thank you for your assistance in communicating the construction closure areas through your membership channels.
Regards,
Reto Barrington
President, Handshake Holdings Inc.
April 2024 Newsletter
Great spring day for the Flying Vikings!
The Fernie Nordic Society held its last skiing event of the season on Sunday March 24 at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre. Mother Nature granted us a beautiful spring day for the occasion.
Participants in costume skied the course in large numbers. A group of 57 skiers took up the challenge of going 25 or 50 km on the trails of the Nordic Centre and the Fernie Alpine Resort. In addition thirteen Mini-Vikings completed the shorter courses. Food, beverages and coaster or cookie medals were waiting for finishers back at the Nordic Centre. Other prizes included one for best costume. One participant did complete the 25 km course on his wooden skis! Good for you, Thomas!
It was a record number of participants for our fifth edition of the event. Our first edition in 2018 attracted just 11 participants!
Thank you to the groomers and the many volunteers who prepared the course, patrolled it and planned the event.
Check out the results below:
A big Thank You! to
Fernie Alpine Resort and
Save-on-Foods Fernie
for supporting this event
March 2024 Newsletter