What’s Included

Your trip includes: a full day of Catskiing, use of our avalanche transceivers, and a hearty lunch that is served with a view, in the cat on poor weather days and outside on nice days. Snacks are always available between runs. To help reduce the amount of single use of plastic water bottles we encourage our guests to bring along their own filled re-useable water bottles if possible. Extra charges include: transfer to and from our Lodge which is a 20 minute drive, Fat ski rentals (boots and poles not included) and gratuities. If you do not have your own transportation, we can arrange it for you at an additional charge.

Skiable terrain is dependent upon current weather conditions, group ability and safety. As with any climate controlled activity some alterations to daily plans may be necessary to provide the safest experience possible for that days conditions. All of our guides are in constant contact with the office by way of radio and have Avalanche & First Aid training. They strive to offer a professional, yet fun atmosphere. 

Your Itinerary

Here is an example of a typical day staying and skiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventures.

8.00 am

Arrival at the lodge (Pick-ups available) we have a cozy fireplace and bathroom facilities.
After a short talk on the day’s proceedings and a safety briefing regarding snowcat procedures, we load up the snowcat and head out into the backcountry.

9.15am – 9.45am

You step out of the snowcat after ascending up the mountain and our guides begin a quick orientation to ensure your comfort with our safety procedures and equipment. You will be at 6,500 feet altitude, clicking into your bindings for the first run of the day.

9:50 am

A cool mountain breeze brushes against your face as you stare down the mountain at the lead guide drifting effortlessly through the deep powder. Your hands feel shaky and your heart is pounding so hard your worried others can hear it. You briefly imagine your poor coworkers answering emails, stuck in an office as you are visually engulfed from Canada’s purest beauty.
You take a deep breath and push yourself forward.. Bliss.

10:50 am

Repeat

11:50 am

Repeat

12:50 pm

Repeat

1:50 pm

Repeat

2:50 pm

Repeat

3:50pm – 4:30pm

The end of your day depends more on the energy level of the group, snow and weather conditions etc, than what time it is.

4:30 – 5.00pm

You return to our Base Lodge and re-live the day checking out all the photos from the day.

7:00pm – 8:00pm

An indulgent dinner will be served for our guests that choose to stay at the lodge with us. Maybe a drink around the fire pit is in order or a dip in the wood fire burning hot tub to relax those tense back muscles. If your lucky enough you will get to repeat this day all over again tomorrow.

Pricing for 2023/2024 season 

Ski / Snowboard Rentals

$45.00 + 5% tax per pair/board, per day

Lodging

$175.00 + 13% tax per person/per night.

Corporate Retreats

Beat the corporate blahs by escaping into nature.

FWA lodge is the perfect setting for corporate retreats, meetings or for rewarding star clients. Our staff can arrange wilderness tours, fishing expeditions, or a catskiing trip so your group can experience adventure in the beautiful natural landscape that surrounds us. Fernie is an inspiring backdrop that will motivate, invigorate and overall benefit your team.

FWA Gift Cards

Someone hard to shop for?

Give the gift of an unforgettable adventure in one of North America’s most attractive landscapes.

FWA gift cards are a great incentive to reward employees with or thanking your best clients. Any dollar amount can be loaded or full trips can be purchased. You can never go wrong with a gift card from FWA.

FWA has a great apparel line available for purchase that is a physical reminder to oneself or others of the wicked Catskiing holiday experience in the backcountry of Fernie.