WINTER IS ON IT’S WAY!

Oct 30

October 22nd marked the first significant snowfall event of the season in Fernie and what a visual treat it was to see winter again!

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the Alberta Snowmobile and Powersports Show this month. It was rewarding to chat face to face with riders about recent projects and to let everyone know we are ‘open for business’ this winter.

The FSA would also like to share our immense appreciation for the support from our 22/23 corporate partners. These local businesses are making a statement that they value the contribution that organized snowmobiling makes to our community. You can read more about the economic impact of snowmobiling in Fernie HERE.

In late September, there was record turnout at the FSA firewood work-b event. We celebrated in style with the second annual drive-in film night and BBQ. Discount codes have been emailed to volunteers. If you helped out this fall - check your inbox.

2022-2023 MEMBERSHIPS

We were one of the first clubs in the province to launch the new BCSF digital membership platform called Amilia in September. The new software has a number of benefits designed to reduce administrative burden on club volunteers and get riders on the snow faster this season. While there has been a few learning curves, we are stoked on the new program and all it offers.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDERS:

This is a new program. Your old Silkstart login and password will not work.
Family and secondary membership purchases must be made in ONE transaction for discounts to apply. Rates show up on final checkout.
A list of membership benefits can be found HERE.
Having trouble? Check out the HOW TO’s HERE.

PURCHASE YOUR FSA MEMBERSHIP NOW

2022-2023 TRAIL STATUS UPDATE

COAL CREEK

Estimated opening: Mid-December. Grooming 6 nights a week this winter. Summer projects included finalizing construction on the new trail, repairing the access road and staging area, signage (still to install), new groomer storage facility (site prep work now complete - electrical hook ups and building construction to commence in November).

CORBIN

Estimated opening: Late-November. Grooming 2 nights a week this winter.

HARTLEY

Estimated opening: Early-January. Grooming 1 day a week this winter.

RAM

Large wash out at km 42 on Cabin Pass FSR. Not passable. Cabin locked at this time pending discussions with Ministry on road repairs and operations.

MORRISSEY

Staging area, Morrissey Trail, and McEvoy Trail CLOSED for logging activity and pipeline construction. Wranglers Cabin and Notch still accessible via Coal Creek and the Doug Dean Trail once we are grooming.

CAN YOU HELP?

We are looking for individuals who may be interested in helping with the following. The FSA will cover all materials and costs but need some helping hands to get the job done:

Metal fabrication /welding of new trail fee box for Hartley Staging Area
Technology upgrades including: Web Cam / security cam set up and barcode scanners for trailhead. If you have experience with this, we need your help.
Signage installation at all areas (mid-November)
Repair to broken plexiglass window at Wranglers outhouses
Construction help for new groomer building

KEEN TO GET INVOLVED? SEND US AN EMAIL