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November 2026

Nov 17 2026

FTA Public Engagement Session

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Fernie Trails Alliance is the charity of the month

Fernie Trails Alliance is the charity of the month at Fernie Distillers for all of November. Join us every Sunday in November for a Social from 5pm-8pm with feature cocktails and rotating entertainment!

Nov 1st - Trail Trivia
Nov 8th - Guess the Trail
Nov 15th - Trivia with Amy
Nov 29th - Live music with Monique Maclean

All month long, $2 from every featured cocktail goes towards the trails, whether you join us on Sundays or visit Fernie Distillers on another day of the week.

Thanks for supporting local!

#FernieTrailsAlliance #FTA #PoweringFernieTrails #FernieStoke

Join us for another dig day to get the trails read

Join us for another dig day to get the trails ready before winter! This Saturday we’ll be working on Y’Eddy.

📅 Saturday, Nov. 7th
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Meet at the Visitor Info Centre

We’ll be digging until 2pm and then head back to the parking lot for a BBQ! If you join late there will be extra tools at the top of Bacon Bits.

No experience necessary. Tools, gloves and guidance provided.

#FernieTrailsAlliance #FTA #PoweringFernieTrails #FernieStoke
@ferniefix @ferniechamber @tourismfernie @stagleaprunningco @fernienordicsociety

The Fernie Trails Alliance is hosting a public eng

The Fernie Trails Alliance is hosting a public engagement session focused on the future of our local trail network.

What is it?
An opportunity for trail users to share how they experience Fernie’s trails, what they value most about the network, and where they see opportunities for improvement. The evening will include interactive questions to attendees and small-group discussions, followed by an overview of how the FTA approaches trail planning and project priorities.

Who can attend?
Everyone! Whether you hike, bike, run, walk, snowshoe, ski, volunteer, or simply enjoy our trails, your perspective is important. You don’t need to be an FTA member or have any past involvement with the FTA.

Why attend?
Your feedback helps us better understand how the community uses and values the trail network. You’ll also learn more about the considerations that shape trail maintenance, development and future planning decisions, including stewardship, user experience, funding, landowner requirements and organizational capacity.

Pizza and beverages provided! Please share, and we hope to see you there!

🗓️ Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 College of the Rockies, Fernie Campus (please use the 3rd Ave entrance)
📧 RSVP to executivedirector@fernietrailsalliance.com so we have an idea of numbers

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The days are getting shorter, but the Fernie Trail

The days are getting shorter, but the Fernie Trails Alliance trail crew is still chipping away. This week two members of trail crew finished their season with us. Luca has been with us for two months, and Arnau started early in the spring. We will miss them both! We will continue on with the rest of the crew as long as the weather holds!

Our focus has shifted towards getting trails ready for next season. Last week it was Swine Flu, and this week it was P9. Upper P9 got a lot of love last year, but the rollercoaster section down to Lazy Lizard has become very rough and rutted over the years. The crew dug into every inch of this section. We eliminated all brake bumps, drainage ruts and enhanced the main line for more fun and better drainage. We continued work above, right to the powerlines.

The digging was great Monday, when we moved the most dirt, and then the rain came… and then snow. All the dirt we moved is now saturated with water and will not stand up to any form of traffic – whether it is tires or boots. We really want to ride it, but all we can do is look at it longingly because it needs the winter to settle before it can withstand any traffic.

With all this recent work we have put P9 to bed for the season, until the spring. We appreciate everyone’s patience in preserving it so it sets up for next season. When it reopens, riders will see that the rollercoaster section is back to its former glory as a smooth pumpy thrill ride.

We had plans to work P9 below Lazy Lizard on Thursday, but the new snow had us pivoting to work that was more reasonable for the conditions. We resolved persistent drainage issues on Eric’s Trip, installing a big culvert to eliminate the recurring pond.

This Saturday there will be a volunteer dig day on Hyperextension. Meet at the Castle Mountain parking lot (Coal Creek Rd x River Rd Extension). We’ll be digging until 2pm and then head back to the parking lot for a BBQ! No experience necessary. Tools, gloves and guidance provided. Costumes optional, but encouraged! 😊

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Join us for a dig day on Hyperextension before you

Join us for a dig day on Hyperextension before you get ready for trick-or-treating 🪏🎃

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Meet at the Castle Mountain parking lot (Coal Creek Rd x River Rd Extension)

We’ll be digging until 2pm and then head back to the parking lot for a BBQ!

No experience necessary. Tools, gloves and guidance provided.

#FernieTrailsAlliance #FTA #PoweringFernieTrails #FernieStoke
@ferniefix @ferniechamber @tourismfernie @stagleaprunningco @fernienordicsociety

This week Trail Crew will be on P9, focusing on th

This week Trail Crew will be on P9, focusing on the rollercoaster section above Lazy Lizard. Due to the high speed nature of this section, the trail will be closed to ensure the safety of crew and volunteers. To ensure that the work has a chance to firm up before it gets traffic, we anticipate that the trail will be closed for the season but you can anticipate a return to the smooth fast thrill ride next year after the snow melts.

We’ll be starting on P9 today and expect to be there Monday-Wednesday this week and would love to have some help from volunteers! You can find us by walking up from the P9-Lazy Lizard intersection.

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The Castle Mountain Area is closed to all activity

The Castle Mountain Area is closed to all activity due to an active wildlife hazard. There was a dangerous cougar encounter yesterday (Fri Oct 23) on Off Shift.

Hyperventilation, Hyperextension, Off Shift, 6 More Days, Castle Rocks, Today's Special, Southern Comfort and the Ammonite Trail are closed until further notice.

The Conservation Officer Service has been notified.

Please respect all closures for everyone's safety.

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Before winter settles in, the FTA Trail Crew has b

Before winter settles in, the FTA Trail Crew has been hard at work giving Swine Flu some well-deserved love.

This week’s efforts were a balance of sustainability improvements and pure fun. The crew tackled eroded areas and upgraded drainage on both the climb and descent. These improvements help water move where it should instead of down the trail. Countless brake bumps were smoothed out to smooth the ride and boost the flow. Many corners received tune-ups, while others were completely rebuilt. We also upgraded sections of tread by adding strategically placed pocket berms to provide support, while also keeping water off the ride line.

At the bottom of the trail, work continues on the landing for the launch feature. The launch remains closed while the new landing is completed and allowed time to settle in. The trail is riding great. As with any fresh work it will take time and traffic for the work to set up, especially on the descent. Please help us out by avoiding the trail in rain, or shortly after rain. Y’Eddy is a great alternative if you’re out for a ride when it’s still a bit wet.

Looking ahead next week, the crew plans to turn our attention to the P9 Rollercoaster section. Because this section is so high speed, it will take time for the work to set up so it is ready to withstand tire traffic again. We plan to close the trail for the season once the work starts, so if you want one more P9 lap in 2026, then this weekend may be your last chance!

Thanks for respecting trail closures, supporting the crew, and helping us keep Fernie's trail network running strong.

Happy Trails!

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In this shorter (but stellar weather!) Thanksgivin

In this shorter (but stellar weather!) Thanksgiving work week the Fernie Trails Alliance Trail Crew was back finishing off upgrades on Stove Trail, and adding a new connector between Stove and Dem Bones. Thanks to our great volunteers we’ve been able to get a lot done!

The second reroute of Stove Trail is officially complete, capped off by a sweet new bridge that carries trail users away from the old route and into nearly 300 metres of fresh, winding singletrack. The new section weaves through the forest before reconnecting with the original trail where the terrain begins to mellow. Elsewhere on Stove, the crew made further improvements to the tread, with rut elimination and drainage upgrades.

This week’s work marks the completion of a full re-work of this popular artery: about 550m of new trail, two long boardwalks rebuilt, and seven bridges installed or replaced. Throughout this season we improved the tread from bottom to top, remediating ruts and upgrading drainage along the way.

Alongside the completed Stove reroute, the crew, and some fantastic volunteers have nearly finished a new trail connecting Stove to Dem Bones. It ties in just above the midpoint of Dem Bones. The connection will create a fun, cruisy, and shorter loop from Mount Fernie Provincial Park, making it a great option for campers and anyone else looking for an easier outing. Only about 40m remain on the nearly 300m connection. Crew members will be out today roughing in the final stretch.

With great weather in the forecast, this weekend is a perfect opportunity to check out the fresh work on Stove. Some riders have wondered whether they were still on course because the old trail sections have been so thoroughly decommissioned to help restore the natural environment. The first reroute has bedded in nicely with tire and foot traffic, and continued use will help the newly completed section settle in too. The Dem Bones connector remains soft and unfinished as of this report, but trail users are welcome to explore it by bike or on foot.

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YOU, our volunteers, powered Fernie’s trails this

YOU, our volunteers, powered Fernie’s trails this season!

Everyone who volunteered with the Fernie Trails Alliance this year is invited to the end-of-season party. Come enjoy some yummy food and celebrate another great year on the trails!

🗓️ October 22nd 6:30pm - 9:00pm
📍 UPDATED: location is at White Birch

Please RSVP by email to executivedirector@fernietrailsalliance.com.

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It’s been a beautiful week to be out on the trails

It’s been a beautiful week to be out on the trails! The trail crew spent most of it on the last of our significant upgrades of Stove Trail, clearing brush and roughing in the tread of another reroute of a steep section of the old road. Thanks to the volunteers - both seasoned veterans and new friends who came out to lend a hand! This section will be completed next week and ready for traffic when the new dirt has had time to dry.

The crew also brushed the lower section of Heaven’s Gate trail on Fernie Ridge, tidied up the tread as well as improving drainage. This hiking trail above the Flow Zone affords some magical views of the Elk Valley fall colours and while the trail goes all the way to ridge top there’s a nice bench part way up for those looking for an easier outing.

Our amazing contractor, Sasquatch Trail Works is still hard at it on Eric’s Trip, wrapping up the builds of the wooden A-frame and drop, plus more tread and corner upgrades, and bridge & jump replacements this week.

Unfortunately for this weekend we are going to see a significant change in conditions with cold temps, rain and snow in the forecast. Please make smart trail choices and avoid areas with soft dirt; if you brave the conditions it would be better to hit trails that have not been worked on recently such as Swine and Hyperextension. Or maybe just stay in and watch Rampage!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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It’s been a busy summer, but it’s about time we in

It’s been a busy summer, but it’s about time we introduced some new faces who joined the FTA Board earlier this year! A big thank you to our newest Board members for bringing their passion for Fernie’s trails and community to the team. We’re excited to have you on board!

Juliette | Chair 🚵‍♀️ 🥾
“I moved to Fernie with the intention of contributing to the local community, and as a trail user, this seemed like a perfect fit (and I met Mel and thought she was awesome).”

Natalya | Treasurer 🚵‍♀️❄️
“I am in love with Fernie and the community. Since my children grew up playing in the mountains in Fernie (skiing/biking/hiking/golfing), this is my way to give back and hope others have similar experiences.”

Evan | Director at Large 🚵‍♂️🏃‍♂️
“I'm equal parts a runner and a biker, so I want to be able to advocate for runners' interests. I'm also an engineer, so I find joy in improving processes and getting stuck into the nitty-gritty of how something works.”

Yvonne | Director at Large 🚵‍♀️🏃‍♀️🥾❄️
“I moved here for the skiing and trails and want to make sure we keep what we love accessible. Planning ahead for community growth is smart, adapting and growing the trail network we all moved here for is equally as important!”

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