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Fernie's End of Season Poker Ride/Run!

The Fernie High Roller is a poker run style epic day on the trails taking you around some of the best peaks in town. Make it as challenging as you like with 3 route options; The High Roller, The Low Roller and Mini Roller (kids ride).

When you sign in you will receive a punch card with the trails listed in each route on it. At the top of each trail there will be hole punch (with a unique shape – so no cheating!) to punch your card with. The more trails you check off, the more playing cards you will earn for your poker hand. When riders return to the Fernie Nordic Society you will trade in your punch card for playing cards and have a chance at the playing the best poker hand to win prizes!

The High Roller can be done running or biking.

2024 Registration: $45 REGISTER ONLINE

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Multiple route options - High Roller, Low Roller or Mini Roller (kids ride)
  • Morning coffee + donuts by Rooftop Coffee Roasters
  • Snacks along the way at the FNS Aid Station supported by Ski Base
  • Beer by Fernie Brewing Company
  • Lunch by Chilango
  • All profits from the event go towards the trails!

ROUTE OPTIONS:

Start & Finish at the Fernie Nordic Society Hut at Elk Valley Nordic Centre at your leisure - 8am - 4pm. Find routes on Strava or click the links below.

HIGH ROLLER: FIVE DESCENTS + BONUS

  • Start/Finish: Nordic Centre
  • Verboten
  • Slunt to Brokeback
  • Eric’s Trip
  • Yeddy
  • Hyper Extension
  • Bonus: Trail Dogs or Contra

LOW ROLLER: THREE DESCENTS + BONUS

  • Start/Finish: Nordic Centre
  • Snakebite
  • Happy Gilmar
  • Eric’s Trip
  • Bonus: Yeddy

MINI ROLLER: ~5km, ~100m elevation gain

  • FNS to Stove Connector
  • Lazy Lizard to ILL Parking Lot
  • Campground Loop to FNS

Ride all or a few of the trails, take pictures of trail signs, get a poker hand, win some stuff, enjoy some food and a cold beverage.

In 2024, the Fernie Mountain Bike Club was incorporated into the Fernie Trails Alliance, which is committed to continuining the great legacy of events that the FMBC was known for. Membership required for event participation (anyone can join, including non-residents).

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