Cross Country Skiing in Spectacular Fernie
Several groups and families enjoyed a peaceful evening ski at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre on Friday evening. The full moon appeared from behind the clouds for a perfect outing for about twenty-five or so skiers.
The warming hut was open and the area around the hut were lit for this occasion.
The next full moon will happen during the February 4-5 weekend. We’ll see you then!
Read about the current happenings with the Fernie Nordic Society and its active members.
Several locations around Fernie offer some cross-country ski gear to rent. Most are open 7 days a week during the season.
Gear Hub Sports
401 1st Avenue, Fernie
Tel: 250-423-5555
Email: rentals@gearhub.ca
From highway 3, take 4th Street into downtown. Store is located on left before the railway crossing.
It is recommended to call ahead as it gets busy on weekends.
The Quest Outdoor Sports Rentals
Located at the Fernie Alpine Resort
5258 Highline Drive click here for map
Tel: 250-423-9252
Email: fernieskirentals@icloud.com
Go 5 km west of Fernie on highway 3, turn north at the Fernie Alpine Resort sign. Turn right after 1 km on Highline Drive. Keep your left for 350 m until you reach the Snow Creek Lodge where the rental shop is located.
The Fernie Alpine Resort has several sets of rental skis for adults and older teenagers. Drop in at their rental shop located in the main lodge on the slope side. Contact the FAR rental shop for details at 250-423-2409. No reservations over the phone though.
Website: https://skifernie.com/purchase/winter-rentals/cross-country-ski-rentals/