There are various ways to get to Fernie, but if you are coming from Calgary then travel south along highway 3 past the town of Frank, the location of the colossal Frank Slide in 1932. You’ll cruise through the wild and stunning Crowsnest Pass, a continental divide on the Alberta / BC border. The views along this part of the trip are naturally magnificent. Plan for a coffee stop and photos here before you make your way towards Fernie. When you arrive at your hotel, nestle in, unpack and explore the area. Be sure to get your gear ready this evening as you’ll want to be up early to make first chairs tomorrow. Note: The time zone in Fernie, B.C. falls under Mountain Standard Time, which is the same as in Alberta.

Today is the day to ride Fernie Alpine Resort’s Bike Park! Grab breakfast, load the stuff you’ll need and hit the road early. The trip from the Park Place Lodge to the parking lot at Fernie is about one hot cup of coffee. You have 3,550 vertical feet and over 37 runs to play in when you arrive. Grab a mountain map, and jump on a lift. Start out with a confidence-building ride on Honey Bee before tearing through Top Gun’s famous berms and moving on to the Timber Chair to tackle the challenges of Rumplestiltskin and Megasaurus. In the late afternoon, a tasty beverage in one of mountainside lounges will seem the perfect end to the day on the slopes. Once back at the hotel, clean yourself up and check out the town of Fernie. There are several great shops, restaurants and bars to visit.

Pack up all of your belongings and check out of your hotel. Ensure all of your biking gear is accessible for your last day in Fernie, BC. You know the drill today, head back to the epic spots from yesterday and set some tracks. Try as you might, you won’t get to do everything in just two days, but you’ll certainly have made an honest effort and had some great adventures. You may as well go hard on the slopes your evening plans are driving and sharing lots of great stories on the way home.