Polar Peak - The top of the range
At over 2100 meters, Polar Peak provides stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding area. Starting at the Timber Express chair (single ride lift ticket included), you climb up through Lost Boys Pass to the top of Elephant Head. From there, we will hike to Polar Peak along the Timber Bowl and Currie Bowl ridgeline. The trail offers spectacular views of Fernie, the Alberta border, and Lake Koocanusa.
PLEASE NOTE: this hike is for adventurous and experienced hikers.
Cost, including scenic chairlift ride: $174 + GST
Open to guests 17 years of age and older
A minimum of 6 guests are needed to run the hike (maximum 10 guests)
Also offered on July 15th & September 2nd
Reservations Required:
Call 250-423-2406 to book, or download the BOOKING FORM and email to snowschool@skifernie.com.
Recommended Gear:
The 2023 Summer Speciality Guided Hiking Series:
JULY 2: Mountain Wildflowers
JULY 15, AUGUST 5 & SEPTEMBER 2: Polar Peak* (Full day 5-6 Hours)
JULY 16: A 380-million-year-old history lesson: Fossils & Geology
JULY 30: The all-natural foodie tour: Berries & Other Useful Plants
AUGUST 13: Creatures of the Forest: Birds & Wildlife
AUGUST 27: The secret history of trees: Forestry
OTHER HIKES, available by reservation:
FERNIE ALPINE RESORT THIS SUMMER:
2023 Elk Chairlift Schedule: Daily from 10.30am-4.30pm & until 7pm on Thursday
2023 Timber Charlift Schedule: 10:30am - 4pm, July 1st, August 5th & 6th, September 2nd
Fernie Alpine Resort's Summer Activities and Attractions include: