Fernie Alpine Resort

Mountain biking in Fernie BC is legendary. It has an extensive web of cross-country trails that is second to none. Add that to the fact that Fernie Alpine Resort has one of the largest lift-accessed trail networks in Western Canada, and it's easy to see why Fernie is the perfect mountain biking destination.

Fernie Alpine Resort (www.tourismfernie.com/activities/fernie-alpine-resort-2) has variety of 37 bike trails that offers something for everyone. Wide machine-made flowing trails for beginner / intermediate riders, challenging steep and technical single track trails for advanced / expert riders. Improve your skills by challenging yourself or your friend on the dual slalom course and in our beginner skills progression park. Explore our trails and find your favourites!

Be sure to pick up a Fernie Mountain Bike Map or Fernie Mountain Bike Guide at one of the local shops - Both feature a topo map with the trails in town, at the resort, and just outside of town. For more information on biking in Fernie, check out www.bikefernie.ca.

Set in a beautiful mountain landscape of the Lizard Range, and with the beautiful Elk river winding through town, Fernie offers a wide range of summer activities. During your bike getaway, why not take in some additional outdoor adventures - hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, or river rafting.

Fernie boasts an extensive web of cross-country trails that is second to none as well as a new dirt jump park, located in town next to the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Visit Tourism Fernie's website for accommodation packages and information on planning your unforgettable bike holiday to Fernie - (www.tourismfernie.com/packages)

Fernie is located in the south-east corner of the B.C. Rockies on Highway 3 approximately 60 km (40 miles) from the Alberta and U.S. borders. Fernie Alpine Resort is 5 km (3 miles) from the City of Fernie and only 1.5 km up the hill from the highway intersection. (See location map here).

Top 5 "MUST DOs" in Fernie (other than biking!)

• 5. MIX IT UP! Go for a cross country ride and test your mettle on one of the local's favorite rides - Hyper-Ventilation, Dem Bones, or Swine Flu.
• 4. Dip your feet into the Elk river at the end of the day to cool off - watch locals tube by!
• 3. Raft the Elk River Canyon with Canyon Raft Co. or Mountain High River Adventures.
• 2. Take a stroll down picturesque 2nd Avenue. Grab a coffee, grab a brew, or check out some of the funky stores in town like Giv'er Shirtworks, Ghostrider Trading, Carosella, The Guide's Hut, Freyja, and Polar Peek to name few.
• 1. HANG OUT AT THE LOST BOYS CAFÉ! At the top of Timber Chair...

Racing and Mountain Biking Events:

• Furious 3 Mountain Bike Race in Fernie - June 30-July 2, 2012
• Wham Bam Dirt Jump Jam - Fernie Dirt Jump Park - Saturday July 14, 2012
• TransRockies Challenge - Fernie, BC to Canmore, AB - July 28-30, 2012
• SCOTT Thursday Night Race Series- July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
• Gravity BikeFest at Fernie Alpine Resort - July 14 & 15
• Lost Boys Lungbuster at Fernie Alpine Resort - August 18
• Dirt Jump Camp with Camp of Champions (air bag) - August 18
• Bike Park Closing Day - Sept 2
• Project 9 Race - Sept 9
• Tears & Gears Mountain Bike Duathlon - Sept 15
• Dirt Diggler DH Race - Sept 22
• High Roller Poker Ride - Sept 29

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Bike Park Attributes

# of Lifts for Summer Operation

1 High speed Quad - Timber Express providing over 2100' of vertical (operates on weekends only)
1 Quad - Elk Chair

# of Trails/runs

37 maintained biking trails (view full description)
Skills progression park

Operating Season and hours

Days of Operation: 7 days a week
Preview Weekend: June 23 and 24
Opening Date: June 30, 2012
Closing Date: September 2, 2012

Holiday Additional Openings:

• Canada Day - July 1
• Civic Holiday - Aug 1

Hours of Operation:
Elk Chair:

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
• Thursday and Friday: 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Sat - Sun & Holidays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Timber Chair:

• Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Longest Run

Megasauras (trail takes you through 3 Alpine bowls!)

Signature Run

Top Gun - High speed berms and rollers makes this trail a thrilling ride!
Rumplestumpskin - Built in 2008, this new trail quickly became one of the most talked about favourites!

Total Vertical

2162 feet / 657 metres

Requirements

Helmets are mandatory
Full face helmets and protective gear (arm & leg padding, gloves) are highly recommended

Rentals & Services

Our on-mountain Rental shop offers SCOTT full suspension bikes (for both adults and children), protective gear (arm & leg padding, chest protection), and full face helmets. Also check out the several bike shops along 2nd Avenue for a variety of bike rentals.

Bike & Stay Package

The packages start at $67/day per person, includes 1 day lift - 1 night accommodation based on quad occupancy.