 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi i am going out to fernie this winter to train to be a ski instructor i was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on fernie as a resort. As i will be out there for 11 weeks any advice would be appreciated.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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went there this year and had a blast. only for 11 days though so don't know it that well,
i think DaveC did a full season there last year, so he's probably your man, but in the meantime i'll try and help.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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thanks rogg did you find that there was much to do out there in terms of during the day and in the evenings.
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i mainly boarded during the day  . the other half isn't into snowsports so much, so she schmoosed around town, a couple of really good cafes, a rather disappointing museum, and quite a few 'browsing' shops. she said the thing that made it for her were the people, really chatty and interesting. she also went dog sledding a few times which she now adores.there's quite a lot of activities, natre walks, snowshoeing, snowmobilling, cat skiing, spa days at the mountain lake lodge etc.etc, but they do cost.
we stayed in a catered chalet (at the stanford inn) so were slightly out of town, a five minute taxi or twenty minute stagger. we went out for a few meals/pub trips and there seemed to be a nice relaxed vibe about the whole place,
one thing you really must do is see the local ice hockey team, the ghostriders. a great night.
try fernie.com for more info.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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If you're expecting Austrian style swilling steins while dancing on the table to crap music you may be disappointed (on the other hand who knows what goes on at the Non-Stop motel  ) Otherwise its a great friendly little town even if said omnipresent Non-stoppers (I assume you'll be one so won't notice) & Aussies detract somewhat from the authenticity.
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chelt881, I presume you have already searched the forum, and seen this thread - which, together with the 2 trip reports highlighted above, pretty much says it all. Nice people. I was there in January a few years ago - and a lot of the time it was wet, but I am told it can be brilliant. There are a few pleasant bars and restaurants in town. No wild apres - at least when I was there, but I enjoyed the ice hockey (a college game) as well. Enjoy.
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