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Amazing conditions this March: As we approach to 1000 cm mark for snow fall (975 cm YTD with a 382cm Snowpack) the “powder” days continue to be exceptional and has left everyone a little suprised. As main mountain man from Fernie Alpine Resort, Robin Siggers, suggests in this recent photo posted on Facebook: “Seriously! We are not making this stuff up! Paul skiing Steep and Deep March 20th 2012”

Epic Snow, Epic Views: January was a great month for snowfall and has meant that ski conditions at Fernie Alpine Resort in February have been fantastic! Since the Polar Peak Chairlift officially opened in January, the resort has made a concerted effort to get the lift running as many days as possible. With the recent blue-sky days , the views from the top of Polar Peak have been outstanding. Definitely something to put on your MUST DO list when in Fernie.

Now that we have had a chance to breathe after the busy Christmas Season, we thought it would be a good idea to start looking at some of the exciting things coming up here in January.

Happy Holidays from the staff here at the Griz Inn. As we head into the pre-Christmas Holiday week, here’s an update on some of the festive fun happening here at the Griz Inn & Fernie.

So who got out skiing or boarding this weekend?

I did, and it felt great to be back out on the skis!

Fernie Alpine Resort officially opens for the 2011-2012 season today with it's preview weekend. It's always great to start the ski season in November and it's fun to start seeing the ants (I mean skiers & boarders) scurry past our webcam as they head to the lifts. Check it out here.

Make plans for a pre-Christmas getaway to Fernie and the Griz Inn.

The snow and skiing are GREAT!

This past weekend saw 29cm of fresh powder fall here at Fernie Alpine Resort. As evidenced by this recent picture at the top of Polar Peak, things are starting to look wintery!

Tentative opening date is December 2, 2011. Call the Griz Inn at 1.800.661.0118 to book a Fernie Getaway this December.

The fall colours have filled the slopes of Fernie Alpine Resort and it looks like we’ll see some sunshine this Thanksgiving Weekend. Fernie is a great place to explore in the fall with plenty of great adventures still to be had including fly-fishing, mountain biking and hiking (you just need to wear 1-2 extra layers). There's also some great sales and shopping to be had in downtown Fernie.

Great hiking opportunities exist right out the front door of the Griz Inn this summer. Discover a variety of spectacular alpine trails, meadows & summits around Fernie Alpine Resort. View local wildlife, ancient fossils and native fauna.

Choose one of Fernie Alpine Resort’s Guided Interpretive Hikes, or customize your own personal guided hike. You can book your hiking adventure at Guest Services.

For those of you who have been checking out our webcam or Fernie Alpine Resorts's webcams, you will notice that there is still lots of snow on the trails up here at the resort. But hikers & bikers don't despair! The Morrisey Ridge side of the valley has been receiving much more direct sunshine and several of the trails are snow-free and rideable.