March 2020 has arrived and while the snow continues to keep falling, the thought of putting on sunscreen and carving some slush in the sunshine is getting us excited! With 777 cm of snowfall to date, ski conditions are to be fantastic and there’s a bunch of great events you can enjoy in Fernie this spring.
Griz Days 2020
Every year in Fernie, visitors and locals alike praise the Griz with a huge winter festival, which will happen from March 5-8 this year. This year’s Griz Days Winter Festival will feature a host of special events to delight everyone big and small. Griz Days celebrates the legendary man called the Griz and all the wonderful snow he brings to the valley each winter.
One of our favorite events is the Dummy Downhill which occurs on Sunday afternoon. For the past three years, our staff has put an entry into the event and this year will be no different. Hopefully we can win the award for best crash again!
For more information on all of the Griz Days happenings, visit the Tourism Fernie website or the Griz Days Facebook page.
Springtime Events at Fernie Alpine Resort
If you can’t make it to Griz Days, there are still plenty of great reasons to visit Fernie and the Griz Inn this Spring. Experience fantastic snow conditions plus plenty of great events for the whole family to enjoy. Here are some of our favourite spring activities happening on the mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort:
- Mar 21, 2020 – Kinky Rail Jam – Skiers and snowboarders will slide with style in the RCR Rail Park as they compete against their peers for the top spot in their respective categories. Definitely a crowd favorite!
- Mar 28-29, 2020 – Dirty Dancer Banked Slalom & Kokanee Retro Party – In a throwback to the ’80s, riders get back to thier snowboarding roots with this classic banked slalom event. In addition, it’s Retro Day at Fernie Alpine Resort. Make plans to don your favourite neon outfit and shred all day.
- April 11-12, 2020 – FERNIVAL! Celebrating it’s 12th year, Fernival is our amazing closing weekend party at Fernie Alpine Resort with Dehli to Dublin! The weekend also features the classis Powder Pedal Paddle Relay Race and Sunday Slope Soaker. The perfect wrap up weekend for the ski season!
Visit the Tourism Fernie Events Page for more info on these great events.
Fernie Spring Vacation Specials
Springtime also features great deals on accommodation, lodging and ski packages at the Griz Inn!
Visit our Spring Season specials page to learn more about the great vacation deals we are offering including 20% Off Spring Stays!
With all these great reasons to visit Fernie, the only thing missing is YOU this Spring! Please contact the hotel front desk regarding booking accommodations at 1-800-661-0118. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes this spring.