Snowmobiling

The Last Day

Posted:

Feb 16, 2021

We get to the turn around and shut off the snowmobile. The stillness that follows is like music to my ears and I feel a tickle of pride knowing that I haven’t turned into the “sled neck” my friends were
sure I would become when I bought the machine four years ago. It is still simply a necessary tool.

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Outdoors, Fernie BC, exploring, adventure, winter, Snowmobiling

Special Public Avalanche Warning issued for much of Western Canada

Posted:

Dec 23, 2020

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational users of backcountry and frontcountry avalanche terrain, in effect immediately until Sunday, Dec. 27.

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Backcountry, winter safety, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, Snowmobiling, outdoor sports, Avalanche Canada

The Changing Face of Snowmobiling

Posted:

Dec 10, 2020

Ten months had passed since my snowmobile last saw daylight. But there I was, two hours back in the saddle weaving through a delicious technical treeline. Gluttonously feasting on a classic Fernie powder buffet. Stoked to be back at the table.

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Snowmobiling, sledding, Outdoors, winter, Fernie BC, Fernie Snowmobile Association

Intermediate Advanced Snowmobile Clinic

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Feb 07 2021.

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Time:

You are a confident rider and enjoy steep, technical terrain but struggle to incorporate dynamic movement to maximize performance. Perhaps you have a few lingering ‘weak spots’ in your riding or feel you lack ‘flow’? In this high-energy clinic, coaches Steph and Dave will help you redefine your limits and Dial It In with professional level tips and tricks you can incorporate into your skills portfolio.

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Snowmobiling, Clinics, Workshops, Camps, Fernie BC, winter sports, Elk Valley Snow Shepherds

Snowmobile Clinic

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Jan 10 2021.

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Time:

Do you ride occasionally in the backcountry or deep snow but are unable to sidehill confidently and struggle to countersteer? Wonder why you are stuck all the time? Apprehensive to try new things? Perhaps you feel limited due to a ‘weak-side’ or lack ‘flow’ in your riding. Steph and Dave Break It Down with systematic approaches to improve confidence and riding fundamentals through fun drills.

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Snowmobiling, Clinics, Workshops, Camps, Fernie BC, winter sports, Elk Valley Snow Shepherds

Best Place to Snowmobile

More and more people are travelling to Fernie with snowmobiles in tow. For those of you into this growing sport, here were your 2019 picks!

Gold:

Coal Creek

Silver:

Harvey Pass

Bronze:

Morrissey

Bob Arnott Memorial Family Snowmobile Ride & BBQ

Event Date:

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Time:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Join for this family-friendly memorial trail ride in honor of past FSA president Bob Arnott. Bob was instrumental in the construction of the Rolling Hills Cabin and the daily operations of the Fernie Snowmobile Association for many years. His legacy of stewardship and community spirit is recognized each winter in this ride and by an FSA scholarship awarded in his name each year to a student pursuing secondary education in the trades.

Departing Morrissey Staging Area at 10AM, BBQ at the Rolling Hills cabin at 12pm. All members welcome to attend.

Tags:

Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association

First Day of Grooming - Corbin Snowmobile Trails (Tentative)

Event Date:

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Time:

Tentative start date for trail grooming on the Corbin trail system.

Tags:

Fernie Snowmobile Association, Snowmobiling, sledding, sled, Fernie BC, winter

Ladies Riding Clinic with Stephanie Schwartz & Nadine Overwater

Event Date:

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Time:

8:00am

Elk Valley Snow Shepherds could not be more stoked to announce we have partnered with Pro-riders and Clinicians Stephanie Schwartz and Nadine Overwater to offer two full weekend of snowmobile coaching and skills development clinics to choose from this winter.

December 15 / 16, 2018 - All Inclusive private lodge based clinic with Stephanie Schwartz ($949)

March 16 / 17, 2019 - Non - Lodge Based with both Stephanie and Nadine Overwater ($599)

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sledding, Fernie BC, Elk Valley Snow Shepherds, Snowmobiling

Bob Arnott Memorial Ride

Event Date:

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Time:

10:00am - 2:00pm

Join for a family ride and BBQ to the Rolling Hills Cabin in honor of past club President Bob Arnott who was instrumental in many of the initial infrastructure and organizational elements of the FSA. Bob was an outstanding ambassador of the snowmobile community.

Each year the FSA awards a scholarship in his name to a student pursuing secondary education in the trades who has demonstrated exceptional community spirit.

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Fernie Snowmobile Association, Snowmobiling, Fernie BC