50th Anniversary Season Gift: New Polar Peak chairlift

Fernie Alpine Resort is thrilled to be opening the new Polar Peak chairlift on Saturday, January 14th.

Through a contest on Facebook which received over 600 entries, Fernie has chosen a lucky winner to get the very first public chairlift ride on Polar Peak immediately following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11 a.m.  Mark Gallup from The Guide Hut along with some ski buddies will have the privilege to ski the peak first. 

“The staff at Fernie Alpine Resort has worked tirelessly to install this lift over the summer and early winter here in Fernie” said Matt Mosteller, vice-president of sales and marketing at Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “We are very proud of all the effort from everyone here at the resort and can’t wait for Fernie to now have the most vertical and the most ski runs in the Rockies.”

Along with the grand opening of Polar Peak it’s also Avalanche Awareness Days in Fernie Alpine Resort, learn about the environment around you from the Fernie Alpine Resort Pro Patrol, activities for the whole family.

Full schedule of the day:

11 a.m.: Polar Peak Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Chairlift Base Station.

There will be guided tours for our guests – please note the terrain accessed but the Polar Peak Chairlift is suitable for advanced level skiers and snowboarders.

4 p.m.: Ski the Peak Aprés Party in the Legendary Griz Bar featuring an Avalanche Awareness Days Fundraising Auction and live music from local band Shred Kelly!

Official Website – www.skifernie.com