Calgary, AB – June 19, 2007 – Fernie Alpine Resort will kick off its summer season on Friday, June 29th, with world-class lift-accessed mountain biking on over 40 trails, scenic hiking, mountaintop dining and more.
What’s New at Fernie Alpine Resort this Summer:
Lost Boys Café OPEN for Summer Service: The mountaintop Lost Boys Café will be open for service on weekends and holidays, featuring a delicious Greek menu. It’s also a great starting point for alpine hikes, located at the top of the Timber Chair. Don’t forget about the beautiful wraparound deck and views of the town of Fernie and Elk Valley!
Fernie and SCOTT Bikes Team Up: Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to feature SCOTT mountain bikes in our rental fleet, featuring SCOTT Ransom and SCOTT Nitrous bikes.
New Trails: Check out TNT, a steep, technical trail, and Duff Gardens, a technical single track with good flow and stunts. Take a trip down Rockstar, re-opening this summer.
Base Area Progression Park: Explore the Slopestyle components, including wooden and dirt features, there’s lots of cool new features to try!
Even Easier to Get Around: Look for improved signage and trail markings on the mountain.
New to the Sport? No Problem! Fernie Alpine Resort offers a variety of novice to expert terrain. Ongoing enhancements are being made on the novice trails to create more accessible terrain for those new to the sport, and a commitment to help grow the sport. Come out and give it a try!
Mark Your Calendar…the 2nd Annual Fernie Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival presented by Volkswagen, takes place August 24-26. 2007
Highlights include the Slopestyle contest, Super D Enduro, multi-sport race, trials demonstrations, and free concerts. Browse in the Festival Marketplace, check out the activities in the Family Mountain Playzone, and enjoy the summer sunshine in the outdoor Kokanee beer garden. Visit www.ferniefullthrottle.com for more details.
The Thursday Night Mountain Bike Race Series Is Back!
Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to host the Thursday Night Mountain Bike Race Series, presented by Scott & Kelsey’s. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, gravity-fed mountain biking, and great post-race refreshments at Kelsey’s! Visit www.skifernie.com/summer for more details. Also, check the website for details on clinics, camps and more.
Get Your Summer Season Pass at Early Bird Rates! Take advantage of big early season savings by purchasing your 2007 Fernie summer season’s pass now! Adult Summer Season’s Passes are only $179 until July 1st. Purchase online at www.skifernie.com/summer.
2007 Summer Chairlift Operating Hours
Elk Chair Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
Elk Chair Thursdays 10:00am – 7:00pm
Timber Chair (Weekends and Holidays) 10:00am – 5:00pm
Plan your Fernie getaway today! Stay one night on-mountain at the Wolf’s Den Lodge and enjoy one day of lift-accessed mountain biking for just $64 per person per night. Visit www.skifernie.com/summer or call 1-800-258-7669 for all the details and to book!
For more information about Fernie Alpine Resort Summer, visit www.skifernie.com/summer.
About Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort www.skifernie.com is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. RCR is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Nakiska in Alberta; and Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels, backcountry lodges and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.
