Guided hike at Fernie Alpine Resort - Mountain Wildflowers

More than just a pretty face:  Mountain Wildflowers

Take a stroll through our colourful sub-alpine meadows and discover why flowers are not only beautiful but also an interesting and important part of the natural landscape and ecosystem. 

Time:  11am – 2pm
Cost, including scenic chairlift ride: 
Adults (18+): $51.95 
Senior (65+)/Youth (13-17): $43.95
Child (6-12): $25.95
Family (2 adults + 3 youth/kids): $120.95
*Reservations Required. Book by phone or by email or in person at the FAR Adventure Centres: at Lizard Creek Lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort, or at Fernie RV Resort in town. Hike-only rates (no lift ticket included) also available).

All hikes are guided by experienced, professional staff. 
Hikes are moderate in difficulty, 3 hours in length.
Recommended gear:

• Daypack
• Lunch/snacks/water
• Sunglasses & Sunscreen
• Camera & Binoculars
• Additional clothing layers to allow for changes in temperature/conditions (waterproofs, sweater, hat)
• Sturdy, comfortable footwear 

The Summer Hiking Series, every other Sunday From July 8 - September 2t:

JULY 8: A 380-million-year-old history lesson: Fossils & Geology

JULY 22: Mountain Wildflowers

AUGUST 5: Creatures of the forest: Birds & Wildlife

AUGUST 19: The all-natural foodie tour: Berries & Other Useful Plants

SEPTEMBER 2: The secret history of trees: Forestry 

Other hikes available by reservations:

• Half day hikes at Fernie Alpine Resort
  • Lost Boys Pass (moderate) or Old Growth Cedar (easy)
• Half day hikes in Town
  • Fairy Creek Falls (easy) or The Ancient Ammonite (steep)
  • 2hr Birdwatching town tour
• Full day hikes at Fernie Alpine Resort
  • Griz Face (moderate-hard) Polar Peak (moderate-hard)

Daily from Nature Bob's Interpretive Centre at the top of the Elk Chair:

• Complimentary Interpretive walk (with the purchase of a lift ticket).

Weekly Scheduled Hikes:

• Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm: Forage & Feast, Adult $35/Child $22
• Saturdays, 5-7:30pm: Kids Nature Hike & BBQ Pool Party, Youth $31.40/Child $24.50
• Sundays, 8-10am: Birding & Breakfast, Adult/Youth $24/Child $13

and for mountain bikers:

• Peak to Park to Pint Mountain Bike Tour
  Fridays, 1:30-4:30pm $59.95

 FERNIE ALPINE RESORT THIS SUMMER:

2018 Full Operations Season:
Opening Day: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Last Day of Summer Operations: Monday, September 3, 2018

PRE/POST Season operations: Aerial Park open daily June 1 & September 30.

2018 Chairlift Schedule:

Elk Chair: Daily from 10.30am-4.30pm & until 7pm on Thursdays

Timber Chair: Sat, Sun & Stat Holidays from 10.30am-4.30pm daily (holidays include Canada Day weekend, July 2, and BC Day, Aug 6, & Labour Day, Sep 3)
Timber Chair also open for bonus weekends, Sep 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 & 29/30.

Fernie Alpine Resort's Summer Activities and Attractions include:

• Bike Park with 37 marked trails from beginner to expert featuring berms, bridges, ladders, stunts, bumps and flowy downhill rides
  • Full service resort rentals featuring SCOTT Voltage FR 720 & SCOTT Junior Voltage Downhill bikes, pads & helmets
  • Bike clinics, camps, lessons and special events, including the SCOTT Thursday Night race series
• Dedicated hiking trails including the spectacular ridge walk with 360º Rocky Mountain views
• Nature Bob's Interpretive Centre
• Guided hiking
• Scenic chairlift rides
• Mountaintop Camping
• Aerial Park
• Mountain top lunch at Lost Boys Cafe
• Sports Alpine Retail Store with clothing, souvenirs, drinks, snacks & gear
• Kelsey's Restaurant for family friendly dining and patio relaxing
• Tennis
• Weekly events & Live entertainment including the Griz Kidz Summer Carnival!