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Update on the trail closure

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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

Nordic Skier home, Latest Posts, RSS Aug 8, 2024Aug 8, 2024EVNC

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.

Great spring day for the Flying Vikings!

Nordic Skier home, Latest Posts, RSS Mar 27, 2024Apr 5, 2024events, EVNC, race

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:

Click here for results

A big Thank You! to
Fernie Alpine Resort and
Save-on-Foods Fernie
for supporting this event

Scenes from the 2024 Flying Viking Challenge – photo credit Jan Kron

5th Annual Fernie Flying Viking Challenge

Thank you to each participant in the event last Sunday. Seventy skiers took part this year. You may check the timing results for each group on the Webscorer.com website below:

Click here for results

If you were a participant, you could tell us how we can make the event better. Give us your suggestions anonymously on our webpage.

Looking for a challenge? This is the one, a long one but very casual – unless you don’t want it to be casual, and then feel free to ski like mad! Excellent prizes, ride(s) on the Deer chair, a lot of yummy food and drinks. Prizes will be awarded for best Viking costume and then as door prizes!

When: Sunday morning March 24, 2024
                    Participants meet at 10:15 am
                    Flying Vikings start at 10:30 am
                    Mini-Vikings start at 11:00 am

Where: at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre located next to the Mt Fernie Provincial Park

You have the option to do either the full 50 km yourself (2 loops to the ski hill trails and back) or you can choose to do a single loop of 25 km. Three age categories to choose from: Adult Open, U17 and L56 (or age 56 and up). You can classic or skate ski as you wish … let’s go for No Rules!

Mini-Viking Challenge: Categories with 3 shorter distances for our Mini-Vikings are back. Choose 1.3 km to Teck bridge, 3.4 km to top of Runt/Grunt or 7.5 km around Galloway Loop, and back to hut. Optional costumes are highly recommended here too!

Fee: $25 for 25 km & 50 km – lift ticket included
FREE for Mini-Viking distances – no lift ticket required – includes optional guardian
Please Note: a $15 trail pass is required for skiers who are not current members of the Fernie Nordic Society

IMPORTANT NOTE TO VIKINGS
The 25 and 50 km course will take you on the RCR ski hill property. You are required to complete the RCR Event Release Agreement prior to starting the event. In addition, any racer aged 15 or younger need to have the RCR Parental Agreement completed as well.
Both must be done ONLINE here: RCR Event and RCR Parental Enter each agreement number into the event registration form at www.webscorer.com – see link below.

Take part in the Flying Viking Challenge here:

Click here to register

Register online at webscorer.com The links to the RCR waivers (mandatory for skiers on the 25/50 km course) are included in the registration page. Pay online or in the morning of the event – arrive early.

If you’d like to help with this event, please visit our SignUpGenius page to choose an easy task

A big Thank You! to
Fernie Alpine Resort and
Save-on-Foods Fernie
for supporting this event