Activities in Fernie

Elk Valley Snow Shepherds combine expert guiding with rider education to help you unlock Fernie’s legendary backcountry. Their certified team leads snowmobile tours, avalanche training, and riding clinics designed to sharpen skills and build confidence. Whether you’re a first-time sledder or an advanced rider chasing powder in steep alpine terrain, the Snow Shepherds know how to make the mountains both exhilarating and safe.

Cat Skiing at Fernie Wilderness Adventures in Fernie, BC. FWA is nestled in a mountain range known for its legendary snowfall, just southeast of the Fernie Alpine Resort. Our tenure contains over 5,000 acres of terrain with a variety of open runs, gladed tree skiing, and many different ridges to begin your descent from. Our guides have a vast knowledge of our entire terrain and will guide you through and over ridges, valleys, and spectacular gladed meadows. With our maximum elevation at over 7,150 ft / 2170 meters, with strong storms and lots of snow arriving from the South West, perfect for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the renowned Canadian Rockies.

Our mountain is our home, and winter sports our passion, let us share this with you! Come and join our team of fun ski & snowboard professionals who will guide you to your best mountain resort experience ever!