Fernie, BC Travel Planner 2018-2019 | Page 38

Fernie’s winter wonderland. Enhance your visit with outdoor options to suit every adventure seeker, fitness enthusiast and soul searcher. Clear, crisp winter air and old- growth forests provide a sublime setting for activities and sports of a self-propelled nature. Over 50km of groomed, track-set trails keep cross-country skiers of all abilities active. while enjoying Fernie’s tranquil forests and. spectacular mountain views. Five unique areas offer cross-country experiences for all abili- ties, including perfect fitness loops at Elk Valley Nordic Centre & Fernie Alpine Resort, gentle trails with big mountain views at Fernie Golf Club, multi-use parkland trails and warming hut at Montane, and serene forest trails at Island Lake Lodge. Many of Fernie’s biking and hiking trails and. local parks transform into a winter playground for family walks, snowshoeing, and winter’s. popular new activity – fat biking. Wild Nature Tours and Fernie Alpine Resort offer interpretive snowshoe tours that amaze visitors with beauti- ful landscapes and stories of true nature. While those interested in fat biking on local groomed trails can head out on their own with a rental or hire a guide to learn the sport and trails, perfect for anyone who loves two-wheeled pursuits. 38