SNOWBOARDING
Fernie offers some of the best snowboarding in North America, and every year riders flock here to experience the famous powder and incredible terrain - featuring five open alpine bowls, beautiful treed glades, and challenging steeps. Fernie offers something for all levels of rider, whether you are a seasoned expert or just learning the ropes.
 Board Stiff One of Fernie's coolest shops. A well rounded store carrying skateboards, wakeboards, bikes, snowboards, skis, backcountry gear and all the other clothing and accessories that go along with these activities. A stop at this shop is an absolute must when visiting Fernie; they carry the best rentals in town and beyond. 542-2nd Ave, 423-3473
Edge of the World Board Shop Edge of the World Board Shop carries Burton, Ride, Vans, Lib Tech, Gnu, Supernatural & Forum boards and gear. Check out our indoor skateboard park and our internet cafe. Drop in and try our famous enchilladas, burritos and fallafels in our authentic Mexican diner. El Guapo. Yo!
Fernie Sports Fernie's Ultimate Sporting Goods Store - ski and snowboard rentals, high performance demos, X-country ski and snowshoe rentals. You'll also find ski & snowboard sales, outerwear, and athletic apparel & footwear. We carry these top brands: Burton, Atomic, Salomon, Columbia, Ripzone, Sierra Designs and Helly Hansen. Located on Highway #3 across from the Kootenay Market. (250) 423-3611.
Non Stop Ski Offering a range of ski and snowboard programs. Their 3-week & 3-month instructor training courses offer professional instruction leading to Canadian instructor qualifications. Avalanche awareness techniques, backcountry guiding, wilderness first aid, cat-skiing and winter camping courses are also included. Their 2-week off-piste clinics will develop your powder technique and backcountry knowledge. They arrange flights, accommodation, meals, lift tickets and more.
Powder Trip Whether you're thinking of taking a gap year, some time off work, or just mad about winter sports, Powdertrip's 11 week Ski or Snowboard Instructor programmes offer you the trip of a lifetime. To start your journey and to find out more about gaining a CASI or CSIA qualification, please call +44 (0) 8454 900 480 or info@powdertrip.com.
(PHOTO: Mark Ballard snowboarding, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie BC, Canada. Photo by Henry Georgi.)
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