Fernie Summer Vacation Guide Summer | Page 15

Trail life – wheel adventures Warm sunshine on your back, flowy forested singletrack in front. This is mountain biking in Fernie; as much a way of life as a sport or hobby. Locals and visitors stop to chat at trail crossings – sharing stories of epic rides, best trails and favourite patios for appetizers and beer. Spanning the valley is a network of over 100 trails from gentle valley rides to fun and challenging cross-country routes and thrilling DH descents. Whether you prefer to spend an hour or explore all day, you’ll find all the right trails to suit your ability, bike and mood. The Bike Park at Fernie Alpine Resort is your destination for lift-accessed big mountain action; ride the Elk or Timber Chair to gain elevation to exciting DH trails you can loop again and again. Locals’ recommended routes: • Quick Power Trip: Swine or Hyper Ventilation & Hyper Extension • Fun with the Family: Montane & Lower Uprooted or Lazy Lizard • XC All-Mtn Favourite: Cemetery Bypass ¦ What’s Up Doc ¦ Queen V ¦ EcoTerrorist ¦ Deadfall ¦ Oh Dear ¦ Old Stumpy • Big Black Combo: Dem Bones ¦ Mushroom Head ¦ Lactic Ridge ¦ S-Bomb ¦ Brokeback • Scenic Sightlines: Old Roots • DH Classic: Dirt Diggler 8 bike events you shouldn’t miss! 1. Fernie 3  |  July 1 - 3 2. Singletrack 6  |  July 23 - 28 3. Highline 100 | August 4. Porky Blue Ride | August 5. BC Cup DH | August 6. WAM BAM Dirt Jump Jam | September 7. Project 9 | September 8. Dirt Diggler DH | September