Outdoors and Recreation

There are no fat-bike dedicated trails around Fernie. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

City ponders grooming

A pilot program would see an increase in the length of trails groomed around Fernie

 

Signs are posted at the entrance of newly deactivated roads. (Photo Contributed)

Teck hosts virtual Annual Outdoor Recreationalist Meeting

The Dec. 2 meeting will touch on biodiversity, reclamation, and road rehabilitation

 

Fat biking at Montane. (Photo contributed)

Montane launches “Name That Trail” competition

A new 4km adaptive green trail needs a name

 

Construction is underway on Chilliwack’s new pump track, seen here on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 beside the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. city set to become home of the largest pump track facility in North America

Custom designed pump track with crossover tunnel will be geared to riders of all abilities

Construction is underway on Chilliwack’s new pump track, seen here on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 beside the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Contributed by Fernie Snowmobile Association.

Fernie Snowmobile Association makes big moves

Trail managers ramp up operations for anticipated record winter

  • Nov 14, 2020
Contributed by Fernie Snowmobile Association.
A three-court volleyball complex in Raymond, Alberta similar to the one desired by the Fernie Volleyball Club. (Image contributed by Fernie Volleyball Club)

Fernie backs volleyball courts campaign

The Fernie Volleyball Club had asked for city support in seeking grants

A three-court volleyball complex in Raymond, Alberta similar to the one desired by the Fernie Volleyball Club. (Image contributed by Fernie Volleyball Club)
Katherine Russell's children hike with their Grandpa at Mt. Wapiti. (Photo contributed by Katherine Russell)

Blazing trails: Elkford Trails Alliance gets going

The newly-minted ETA wants to link up and map trails for locals and visitors alike

Katherine Russell's children hike with their Grandpa at Mt. Wapiti. (Photo contributed by Katherine Russell)
Elkford Secondary School PE 10-12 students climbed Old Growth and Spineback trails with their teacher, Andrew Gulyas last week. (Photo contributed by Andrew Gulyas)

Elkford Secondary School’s PE 10-12: Resiliency, and Grit.

Elkford students tackle Old Growth and Spine Back trails above Fernie

  • Oct 4, 2020
Elkford Secondary School PE 10-12 students climbed Old Growth and Spineback trails with their teacher, Andrew Gulyas last week. (Photo contributed by Andrew Gulyas)
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  • Jun 8, 2020
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  • May 18, 2020
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Toronto Police Mounted Unit officers patrol a city park in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2020. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it’s going to seek amnesty for all tickets issued for municipal recreational infractions during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Civil Liberties group seeks amnesty for recreational tickets issued during pandemic

The association has received at least 100 public complaints over the past 10 days

Toronto Police Mounted Unit officers patrol a city park in Toronto on Thursday, April 16, 2020. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it’s going to seek amnesty for all tickets issued for municipal recreational infractions during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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  • Mar 9, 2020
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