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Fossils & Geology: A 380 Million Year Old History Lesson
Why are the rocks in the Lizard range upside down? And how does Polar Peak tell the story of a mass extinction event 360 million years ago? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we traverse ancient sea beds, uncovering the remnants of the sea creatures that lived in ancient times.
Explore and find out more about the mountain, the secrets it has to offer, and enjoy the beautiful scenery on a specialty hikes at Fernie Alpine Resort. Each hike has a different theme and is fully guided by experienced, professional staff.
Hikes are 4 hours in length and go from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Hikes are moderate in difficulty with elevation gain and some rugged/uneven terrain.
Cost, including scenic chairlift ride: $69 + GST
Open to guests 17 years of age and older
A minimum of 6 guests are needed to run the hike (maximum 10 guests)
Reservations Required:
Call 250-423-2406 to book, or download the BOOKING FORM and email to [email protected].
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:
