fernie
MINUTES FROM TOWN, MILES FROM ANYONE
Fernie’s legendary Griz delivers an astounding 29 feet of light, powdery snow each year, with the famed ‘FernieFactor’ ensuring some of the most epic powder days around. This historic mining town transforms into a snow-seeker’s paradise with over 220 km of meticulously groomed trails spread across five expansive zones.
Among these are the Fernie Snowmobile Association’s renowned Coal Creek and Morrissey riding areas, featuring BC’s highest groomed snowmobile trail. Whether you’re side-hilling through technical treeline riding or boondocking through rolling meadows and hidden powder stashes, every adventure awaits just minutes from the vibrant heart of town.
Embrace BC’s premier snow playground where the adventure begins right outside your doorstep.
ICONIC ROAD TRIP IDEAS
4-5 DAYS: FERNIE, CRANBROOK & GOLDEN
The CPR Railway forged a route through the rugged Rocky Mountains bringing goods and visitors to the untamed BC wilderness. See how these historic resource extraction towns have successfully built upon their incredible logging and mining roots and now welcome visitors to some of BC’s most iconic and authentic snowmobile destinations.
Whether you spend your day casually cruising scenic trails or diving deep into untouched backcountry, you’ll want the perfect place to relax and recharge. These sledder-approved accommodations combine comfort, convenience, and everything you need for a flawless snowmobile getaway.
WHERE TO STAY IN FERNIE
Deep within a remote valley in the farthest southeastern reaches of British Columbia is the ghost town of Corbin. A place where the air is thin and the snowmobile stoke runs as thick as the 200m wide black seam of coal that put this place on the map in 1905.
CORBIN RIDE GUIDE
Fernie may be known for 29ft of annual snowfall, legendary alpine bowls and technical tree line snowmobiling but they also have an incredible 240km network of regularly groomed snowmobile trails and modern backcountry infrastructure that make it one of bc’s premier locations for sledding families…
FERNIE FAMILY RIDE GUIDE
FERNIE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAP
SUPPORT OUR SNOWMOBILE CLUBS
BC Snowmobile Clubs work diligently to provide grooming, warming shelters, signage, and land use agreements to enhance your riding experience. For more information or to purchase trail passes:
