Fernie Nordic Society

A group of Fernie Nordic Society volunteers spent today hacking, shoveling, and stomping in the backcountry trail which runs from near the end of the dike to a beautiful loop along the banks of the Elk River. In the end we were able to bring the roller and track setter to the end of the trail for the first time ever.

To find this trail, ski out the dike to the monstrous pile of slash, turn left, and follow the tracks to the turnaround along the river. The distance out and back from the dike is about 2.5 km. The trail is not really ready for skating but the classic track is suitable for racing skis.

Thanks to Cheryl, Dave M, Ian, Dave S, Doug and Todd for beating all the new snow into submission. The skiing should be great!

Saturday, December 22: Dave & Doug groomed all the trails at the golf course, the dike and most of rodeo grounds (jimcana) for classic and skating. By day’s end, the skating had deteriorated and classic tracks were getting filled in by blowing snow, but you could still find them.

Sunday, December 23: Big Blue being repaired—THANKS Ray and Rob!! If all works out, plans are to groom Monday morning.

Fernie Alpine Resort

Saturday, December 22: Trails about the same as the golf course—by afternoon, skating had deteriorated but you could still find the classic track.

Sunday, December 23: Big Blue HAS BEEN REPAIRED ˜THANKS to Ray and Rob for coming in at 7:00 AM, doing a massive weld job and then GROOMING the trails on the golf course too!!

Rodeo Grounds (Jimcana) and the dike will be groomed this afternoon.

Monday, December 17
Doug groomed the dike adjacent to the Rodeo Grounds for skating and classic.  He groomed some of the trails on the Rodeo Grounds for classic only.

Tuesday, December 18
Ray is supposed to set the first track on the golf course and Doug will groom some more–should be set for skating and classic by tomorrow afternoon, barring unforseen circumstances.

FAR
No groomed trails yet, but the skiing is pretty good with total coverage on the Silk Trail 5 km loop

Coal Creek
As of 2 days ago, still lots of rocks