Reasons to snowmobile in Fernie From big snow and amazing riding to great service and sled-friendly accommodations, here’re a dozen reasons why you should snowmobile in Fernie this winter. 1. One of the Closest Mountain Destinations to the Prairies: Fernie is one of BC’s most accessible mountain snowmobiling destinations for prairie communities. Relax and enjoy an easy, straight drive through Southern Alberta and a short mountain drive through the Crowsnest Pass communities on Hwy #3 to reach us. 2. Sledder Friendly Community & Accommodations: Fernie is a visitor-friendly town with a wide range of lodging options from comfortable, clean and affordable motels to full-service hotels and high-end private chalets and condos. Many accommodations offer plenty of space for large sled trailers and there are no parking fees in Fernie- anywhere! Some of the top places to stay for sledders are Fernie Super 8, Park Place Lodge, Best Western Fernie, and the Stanford Hotel.
3. Accessible Terrain for all Abilities: Convenient staging areas and groomed trails only minutes from town! Fernie offers enough alpine terrain to challenge the most avid and advanced enthusiasts while also offering an amazing diversity of trails and areas ideally suited for families, intermediate or beginner riders. 4. Great Grooming: 160km of maintained trails are groomed four times a week providing access to areas such as Coal Creek and Rolling Hills for a wide range of riders. Accessible, groomed trails are why Fernie appeals to a wide range of riders. Groomed trails lead
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quickly into the backcountry providing easily accessible big mountain riding for all abilities.
5. Big, Big Snow!: Fernie’s reputation for legendary powder means sledders can always find deep pow and a consistent snowpack to play in for the duration of our long sledding season, December through to early May.
6. Welcoming Facilities at the Wranglers Cabin & Rolling Hills Cabin: New in 2019 - Coal Creek Staging Area has doubled in size! The Rolling Hills Cabin was added in 2013 to provide an additional welcoming space for sledders. The Wranglers Cabin was replaced in 2018 to provide new facilities at this popular location. Follow the wide, groomed trail from the Coal Creek Staging Area for 16km to reach the Rolling Hills Cabin and great family-friendly riding zones.Or, depart the Morrissey staging area and travel 15km to reach the Wrangler’s Cabin and technical gladded sled zones. The two areas can be connected via the groomed Doug Dean or Summit Trails. Additional riding is available in the Ram, Corbin and Hartley areas - each with their own staging points. These trails are groomed less regularly but lead to advanced alpine riding, also popular with sled-ski tourers. 7. Fernie Snowmobile Association (FSA): A recipient of the BCSF Club of the Year and Groomer of the Year awards, the FSA is one of BC’s most active and friendly snowmobile clubs. In addition to grooming, maintaining
