Summer at FAR

This summer, along with the Legendary Mountain Bike Park, Fernie offers scenic chairlift rides, lift accessed hiking to a variety of trails throughout the mountain ranges.

Bike Rentals
Stop by the rental centre and they’ll get you set up. Biking Lessons are also offered – learn a new technique and enhance your biking experience.

Guided Nature Hikes
A number of guided nature hikes and specialty hikes are offered.

Elk Grove Forest Playground
New this summer!
This playground is an adventure-filled playground located at the top of the Elk Chair. It promises to be a unique, fun-filled experience for kids and families.

Lift Tickets
Summer Chairlift operation begins June 22, 2024 to early September.
Elk Chairlift – open daily (open late on Thursdays).
Timber Chair – open Saturdays starting July 13, 2024, and on holiday weekend Sundays August 4 and September 1, 2024.
Sightseeing packages are offered such as Hike / Sightseeing & Dining.

Lift Accessed Hiking
Hikes ranging from easy to advanced, all provide great opportunities to see a variety of native flora, wildlife and fossils. Views from the Lizard and Kodiak Observation Decks are outstanding.

Lodging
The Resort offers a number of wonderful on-mountain accommodation properties.

Nature Bob’s Interpretive Centre
Step inside the interpretive centre in the yurt at the top of the Elk Chair and explore fossils, artifacts and information about the unique geological formations and the wildlife that makes its home in the area. Complimentary interpretive walks are offered daily at 2:30pm.