Fernie Alpine Resort's Legendary Summer

Fernie Alpine Resort, a year-round destination mountain playground, began its summer lift operation on July 1st which runs through to September 6th. The Elk Quad is available to hikers, mountain bikers, and those just seeking a relaxing ride to new heights.

Fernie Alpine Resort’s summer season is filled with exciting events for the entire family. The summer began with the Fernie Alpine Resort Open Tennis Tournament on June 26th & 27th. Fernie’s educational and always-popular Geology Walk’n Talk will be held on August 7th. Fernie will once again be welcoming riders from across the nation, at the Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series, August 14th & 15th. Mountain Mania Kids Adventure Weekend is back, August 21st to 22nd and promises activities and games for kids of all ages.

The Timber Express Chair will also be open briefly this summer to provide biking and hiking. The dates are August 7th & 8th, 12th through 15th. Be sure to book your hiking trip with our on-site guide or perhaps take a picnic lunch to the viewing deck and feast on the scenery.

“Fernie is the mecca for adventure and truly one of few places that you can go for the best lift accessed adventure ride in the Canadian Rockies. You can take your bike ride in the morning, participate in a course from a geologist mid day and fish the world class waters of the Elk River to end the day,” says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “Life is great in Fernie!” added Mosteller.

Fernie Alpine Resort’s Summer Sports School provides programs for all ages and abilities. Little Adventurers (ages 3 to 6) and Kids Adventure Camps (ages 6 to 12) are offered daily on a half or full-day basis. Discover Mountain Biking provides first-timers with a lift pass, bike rental and instruction. Fernie’s tennis instructors are on hand to help perfect that stroke, or relax and just enjoy the views on a horseback trail ride. For the more adventurous, whitewater rafting can be arranged, or sit back and enjoy coffee on the deck of the Mountain Adventure Centre.

Skiing in Jasper National Park's winter playground is truly for all ages. Jasper's winter wonderland is treasured for an uncrowded hospitable atmosphere.

Marmot Basin's downhill Ski Mountain offers ski enthusiasts spectacular opportunities.

Cross country skiers enjoy over 300 kilometres of ski trails that make Jasper one of the largest cross country ski areas in Canada.

Backcountry ski enthusiasts also love Jasper's day trips and multi-day ski trips to opportunities all over the national park.