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Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:27:04 AM
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Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:31:49 AM
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From there, there is a drop off into a huge steep bowl to the left with tree runs too. From the right is a narrow ridge that also has some scary drop offs and steeps as well as an easy road
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:32:36 AM
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Fernie is naff went there in feb don't go its really really boring.
Nobody should ever go to Fernie. Fernie's for skiiers.
If you believe that then you'll believe anything (and some of you do!)
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:35:21 AM
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Im currently growing a mullet so I can pass myself off as a local.
The mullet is King!!!!
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:39:02 AM
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Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:39:55 AM
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You can also hike a long way up another ridge to get higher for what looked like a great off piste area but I was too lazy to take the hike.Lake Louise is 2 hours away by coach and about $80 for a
return trip plus day lift pass.
The resort in bounds area is pretty small and I think would only take a week to get a bit boring if conditions were sketchy, Fernie is larger. There was no accommodation on the hill at that time and the nearest town is Golden about 20mins drive down in the valley, however they had lots of plans up in the day lodge illustrating the condos and hotels they are due to build.
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:41:50 AM
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Plus no attitude , just real friendly, no lift lines, plenty of top quality boarders to hang out with. The downside is that nightlife is fairly limited - Fernie's more geared to those staying for longer than a week.
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 12:46:56 AM
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Only noe club "Eldorado" which is tiny but kinda cool.
Don't go to Fernie thinking there be night life they're really isn't!
If your on the mountain there's not much going on up there either except the Powder horn is the place later on. Kelsy's is the busy restaurant in Fernie and "the Pub" down town is ok too.
Its an amazing place but there is really hardly anything going on at night!
Wicked place though! 10 out of 10!
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:13:49 AM
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Nah, not really. I was told by the locals to tell everyone it sucks That way, it won't become a big cheesy tourist resort !!
We went this year, and it's really amazing. There's too much to list...
You've got 5 natural bowls to play in - make sure you check out Curry bowl and Lizard Bowl - get their early or the powder sharks will rip it up !!
Also, make sure you take a trip down Giggly Gully - a great drop on that run.
Oh yeah, and the pull-back lift if you can stand a t-bar back up. The run down there is really nice with some amazing tree runs.
Terrain park is a bit crappy, only 3 huuuuge jumps and 3 or 4 rails, but they are box rails so good to learn on.
Fernie really rewards you if you spend time to find off-piste, or go snow cat. There's lots of terrain to play on, but it's hard to get to - and the bears like eating people.
I am jealous ! I wanna go back !!!
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:16:21 AM
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We stayed in town, not in resort - it's only a few minutes away and most people hitch to the resort coz it's so friendly out there and no problem.
Cheapness - Samesun hostel (www.samesun.com) - that was our choice and it kicked arse Don't go Raging Elk, that's a bit of a dive....
Plushness - Anything in resort is generally well nice. Cornerstone lodge or Lizard Creek - MMMmmmm, bisto.
Hope you have fun!
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:17:59 AM
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It was the best holiday I've ever had!
Wasn't that expensive.
Staying on the mountain is the best bit the lift was a board's throw away.
The Lizard is 5 star but is nothing like the prices at Whistler and you get alot for your money.
Only thing with Fernie is the park doesn't have its own lift which gets abit annoying after hitting the tables and having to wait 10 mins for another run. (But so what really)
I remember saying to a mate that if Fernie was what heaven was like I'd kill myself straight away, its perfect, hardly any people, no queues, lots of snow and no germans!!!!!
10/10
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:19:57 AM
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going myself next year. staying in Wolf's Den Lodge (mountain) or Fernie Mountain Lodge (town). haven't decided yet. but still great topic KC! it really helped out!
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:21:34 AM
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How did you guys get out there?
Where did you fly to?
How did you get from the airport to Fernie?
What did accommodation/transfers cost?
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:23:50 AM
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for reviews of each (well most) run, loads of pics.
not the usual promotional cheesy site, its doesnt have to be. Fernie sells its self.
When we were there I read something about Fernie Alpine Resort joining forces with Island Lake Lodge to open up alot more.
Or maybe that was drunken dreams.
Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 1:24:43 AM
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