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Apr 10 & 11
To celebrate the last weekend of another fantastic season, Big White is hosting our annual Dummy Downhill. Have your team build the ultimate downhill dummy machine, fasten your crash test dummy, set loose and see what happens! For more information, contact the activities desk 250-491-6111
From the slopes of Big White to the shores of City Park in Kelowna, teams of up to seven people and soloists race others and the stopwatch over six legs that span 95 kilometers. The legs, in order of completion, are: alpine skiing, nordic skiing, mountain biking, road cycling, running, and canoeing/kayaking. This event has grown immensely and has nine categories of competition, whether your on a team or on your own, competitive or recreational this is an exciting event for everyone!
Check out www.ski2sea.ca for more information about the race. Good luck to all participants!
Kids are invited to come to our helmet decorating station in the plaza from 10am to 12pm and style out their helmet. That is followed by a number of kids actvities going on in the plaza from Noon - 3pm including face painting, griz snow ball toss and more!!
The afternoon culminates with our 1st ever "Fernie's Got Talent" kids talent event from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The event is open to kids 12 and under. There is a karoke machine available for kids who want to test their singing skills or bring your own music on an ipod/mp3 player and show off your skills!! Singing, dancing, juggling or more...we want to see your talent! Kids can sign up individually or in a pair/group (Note: There will be a 5min time limit per act). Sign up at Guest Services!!
And don't forget Saturday night to join us for our weekly Movie Mania in the Slopeside Coffee shop from 6pm-8pm. Sit back in our comfortable cafe and enjoy a great family flick with popcorn of course!!
All the events are FREE so come join us!!
Kids ... come see if you can find what the Easter Bunny has left behind! Meet in the back of the daylodge at 10am and then go out and search for chocolate eggs in the base plaza area! This a FREE family event!
Raging Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay - Apr. 10
Another locals favourite – the PPP has been going strong since 1984! Teams of 1-5 people ski, bike, paddle & run in a fun (yet competitive!) relay race. Followed by a great dinner for all competitors & an after party for competitors 19+, this is the perfect season ender!
Registration is now open at Guest Services!
Don't want to compete but still want to be involved with the event? Volunteers are needed on race day for a variety of positions including registration, setup and course marshalling. For more information or to volunteer please email events@skifernie.com
The 2nd Annual "Fernival" Spring event featuring live music! This will be a celebration of snow and a tribute to a fantastic ski season. This spring will feature live music, DJ's and all kinds of wacky, innovative and fun events for skiers and snowboarders of all ages to enjoy! Innovative and fun events including: Winter Gear Swap, Best Sasquatch Mating Call, Snow Volleyball.
The Dogtooth Dash course has been proven as one of the most challenging ski mountaineering events hosted in a controlled recreation area. The course uses all three alpine bowls and ridge lines at Kicking Horse Moutain Resort,. The custom clover leaf style course will challenge athleres to ski/skin/hike their way around with 1,302m / 4,272ft of climbing /descending on the competitive course, and 692m / 2,270ft of climbing / descending on the Recreational poker run course.
Registration fee includes pre-race dinner/meeting, lift access, unique apres experience and awards ceremony at the Eagle's Eye Restaurant. Online registration at karelo.com is now open. Sigh up early and save time and money.
Get your funky groove on and hit the slopes for all the action at the 2nd annual Sun Splash Funk Fest!
All weekend long guests are encouraged to show off some retro 80s funk by busting out the old-school ski wear and costumes. DJs will be spinning Vinyl Funk in the Village Plaza throughout the weekend and there will be some outrageous events on both Saturday and Sunday.
The events include the Melt Freeze Cup, a snowy mountain bike race from Mid- Catamount to the Plaza, a Dummy Downhill race, a Modified GT Snoe race – GT-based slalom-style downhill race and making a return this year – The Slush Cup. These events require participant registration and include a small fee. Visit Guest Services for more details.
Both Saturday and Sunday, enjoy the Funky Outdoor Apres Party at the Big Rock Untapped Patio near Catamount Base. The patio is open 11 am to 6 pm both days. s well, drop into the Whitetooth Grill in the Day Lodge, Heaven's Door Yurt or the Eagle's Eye for great BBQ specials and look for live entertainment happening all over the mountain, all weekend long.
Think you got what it takes to participate in the Annual Bavarian Iron Legs Race? 18 km of fun! The race starts at the Panabode base, racers will cross country ski up the Ridgeway (run 38) to Flapper (run 42) where the racers will put on ski's or a snowboard. Racers ski/ride Flapper (run 42) to Caper (run 39) back to the Ridgeway (run 38) until they are back at the Panabode. From the Panabode racers will run to the Platzl and there they will pick up their bikes and cycle back up to the Finish!! Registration will begin at 8:30am in The Stemwinder. Helmets are mandatory. If you have any questions call Guest Services at 250-427-4881 and ask for Heather.
No we don't want winter to go away, but if it has to we may as well have a party to celebrate! Live music, activities and fun! Saturday April 3rd will be the Ultimate Spring Splash and Sunday April 4th will be the Dummy Downhill. For Details call 250-427-4881
This big weekend inlcudes Megalicious, A Tribute to the 80s at Fat Teddy's Bar & Grill, The Vancouver Island Loppet: a scenic course over rolling terrain within and adjacent to Strathcona Provincial Park. 10:00 AM Start at Mount Washington, Nordic Stadium. 30 km Full Loppet. 5 km Sit Ski. 5 km Rabbit. 15 km Recreational. 2 km Kids Loppet. Mass start. Free technique. Registration forms available at Raven Lodge Retail Area. On Sunday, get your snowshoes on and participate in the Biathlon Snowshoe Blast Fundraiser. For full details, call 1-888-231-1499.
That's right, we are opening the resort for some extended weekends, and hosting heaps of Spring Fun Events to keep you on those skis for as long as possible! Weekends include The Rail Jam-o-rama, Barq's Slush Cup, Dummy Downhill, Tan-Tastic, Spring Corn Cross and more.
The Rail Jam-o-rama takes place Apr. 2 to 4 and is three days of jibbing and rail fun in the Spring Rail Garden in front of the Alpine Lodge! Jams and mini-comps will give you an opportunity to have fun and show off all the new tricks that you learned this season!
Kokanee Day for Dudes (Apr. 9) and is designed for the person who likes to ski and ride the whole mountain. Pros are ready to tackle the toughest of egos while pushing the limits of others! After an afternoon on the slopes enjoy some snacks and refreshments from our friends at Labatts! Lift ticket, group lesson from 1 to 3pm and a Kokanee aprés event in Fat Teddy's. Please pre-register by calling Central Reservations as space is limited.
This one is just for men over 19 years!The Dummy Downhill is on Apr. 10. Get creative and build a dummy skier or boarder to launch off a big jump just outside of the Alpine Lodge! Do your best work, because there will be prizes for best dummies... but don't get too attached, because there are also prizes for biggest wipeouts and messiest yardsales! Register your dummy for FREE by 11am at Guest Services. The fun starts at 3:30pm.
This is a spectator event! Join us for the breaking of the dummies, but stay well clear of the safety pit to avoid the debris! Help with the judging by cheering as loud as you can for your favourite dummies. Winners have a chance at grocery gift cards from Thrifty Foods and other awesome prizes! This is coming up fast... so you had better get building!
The Slush Cup happens on Sunday, Apr. 11, the final day of full week winter operations, and participants straightline it over a small ramp or down a run in and over the giant custom slush pit between the Alpine Lodge and Mnt Tek. The challenge is to cross the pit without getting wet! Participants can use skis snowboards or other props/vessels to aid them in crossing the pit. No ski poles or other sharp objects permitted. Small entry fee gets you in and there are some great prizes to be won. Register from 2-3pm at Guest Services – only the first 60 participants are entered, first come first served! Preference is given to those in costume.
Also on Sunday, it's just the competition that all you spring skiers have been waiting for! Come on out sporting your best goggle tan for a chance to win an awesome pair of goggles from Scott! Those of you who show up with a goggle tan will be entered in a draw and the winners will be announced at the Slush Cup.For more information on the extended ski/ride weekends, click here.
Join us for fun in the snow, sun and slush! The Kokanee Slush Cup features a fun competition for those that want to participate. Come out and watch as skiers and riders attempt to cross a pit of icy water without getting wet! Registration and waiver signing can be done at Tickets and Guest Services. Event begins at 2 p.m.
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks is saluting it's winter season with a line up of great events that celebrate snow and fun. First up - start building your dummy for the annual Sun Peaks Dummy Downhill. All dummies need to be firmly attached to a set of skis capable of sliding down the hill, and hitting our custom built dummy downhill jump. Points are awarded for originality, design, appearance, and level of explosiveness upon impact. This is great event for participants as well as spectators.
The Top to Bottom's Race is a fun race from the Top of the World to Bottom's Bar & Grill. The first racer to ring the bell at Bottom's Bar & Grill is declared the winner. Entrants must stay on the designated course. Speed suits are not allowed, but costumes are encouraged. The Top to Bottom's Race is a Sun Peaks tradition, and a great way to say goodbye to the season.
The Coors Light Slush Cup is hands down the funniest competition to happen on the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort all winter long. Participants get dressed up in a costume of their choice, and the funnier the costume the better. Participants then get themselves psyched up to hurl their costumed bodies across an ice cold slush pond with the goal of making it to the dry shores at the far end of the pond. Points are awarded for costume, style, and overall crowd appeal. This is a great event for everyone whether you have the guts to participate, or just want to stand on the shores laughing at the participants silly enough to enter.
Registration for all events is available at Guest Services.
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