New trail running and mountain bike race is coming to Fernie and Island Lake Lodge

Here are the details so far:

Dates: Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th

Format: Saturday trail run composed of six, point-to-point legs covering approximately 80km with solo and teams of up to 6.  Sunday mountain bike on the same, or similar course (pending weather conditions) with the same format.  Athletes can participate in the run or the bike, or both, but they are separate events (there is no combined bike and run category).

The Route (subject to permits, weather, wildlife, and adjustments for quality): 

Thanks to organizations like the Fernie Trails Alliance, the Fernie trail system rivals the best in the world. Riders and runners alike will be treated to a challenging and beautiful route, covering approximately 80km with 3000m of climbing to spectacular alpine vistas.  Look for the inclusion of Sherwoody, Tamarack, Verbotten,  Mushroom Head, Hyperventilation trails with  Transition Areas at Island Lake Lodge, Fernie’s Annex Park and Coal Creek.  *16 hour time limit to complete all 6 legs.

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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

Watch Video 

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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