Summer mountain biking around Fernie

Fernie is blessed with a great number of mountain bike trails.  The local trail alliance has done a great job of building and maintaining a large trail network.  From the lift accessed downhill trails at the resort to the all the cross country trails through the valley, Fernie has become a mountain bike destination in its own right. Here is a little bike video from Tourism Fernie

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Island Lake Lodge is a great place to stay in fernie while on a summer bike trip.
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Thanks for a great winter

Well, sad to say, but our winter catski and snowboard season has come to an end.  Though we still have a bit of ski touring in the next couple weeks, our main catski season is over.  The season overall had above average snowfall with some spectacular storms mixed in.  Who can forget the storm just before Christmas, in which we received 2 metres of snow in 6 days!  All cold, dry blower pow.  If you are wondering about booking catskiing for 2014, please be aware that we give current guests 30 days to rebook the same dates.

Summer is right around the corner and we have some accommodation packages planned including:
- The Mountain Romance Package
- Hike and Stay
- Fernie Fly Fishing
- Corporate Retreats and Team Building

Call our friendly reservation department to discuss your summer options
Toll Free: 1-888-422-8754

Accommodations in Fernie

Island Lake is now on instagram

Hey there friends, Island Lake Lodge has now joined instagram.  Feel free to follow our photos from winter and summer.
http://statigr.am/islandlakelodge

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What a Week

Is has been a surreal week up in our catski terrain.  90 cms has fallen over 7 days, making for some happy guests.  Snow stability is also very good and we have been skiing some runs that don't get skied very often.  We hope your winter is also going well!

Here is a photo from Feb 27th.

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Catskiing for Ladies!

Are you tired of hearing the guys brag about their skis and style?  Why not join an all ladies cat tour?  Experience catskiing at your own pace with all female guides, drivers - get tips on powder skiing.  The "girlski" tours will take place March 10-13 and March 28-30.  Call now for more info and to book! Toll Free: 1-888-422-8754 

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Best Catskiing and Other Accolades

Island Lake Catskiing has been receiving some great accolades and press of late.  Ski Magazine listed Island Lake as #1 in a breakdown of the best in North America.  Outdside Magazine has called Island Lake the best luxury catskiing operation Read here Other recent editorial pieces include: Mountain Life Magazine, OnTheSnow.com, Kootenay Business Magazine and Canada.com

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Our film - The Balance of Powder has now surpassed 500,000 views on youtube

In the Fall of 2011 Island Lake Catskiing and their sister company Mica Heliskiing released a short 23 minute film / TV show titled The Balance of Powder.  The idea behind the show was to create something that wowed the audience, showed the contrast between city and mountains, showed a group of skiers have fun together and highlighted the 2 operation in a unique way.  The award winning Sherpas Cinema came on board to produce it and The North Face and Spy Optics also partnered on the project.

We are proud to report that The Balance of Powder has now been viewed over half a million times on youtube.  The show has also been broadcast across North America on varies stations.  If you have not watched it yet, here you go:

Thank you everyone for your support and views!

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