Road trips are fun... and even more amazing when they involve snowboarding. Fernie,BC opened early this season due to early snow-fall in the East Kootenay area. I gathered up a squad of shredders packed a bag and hit the road to South-east, BC. We've got hopes of faceshots and early season powder in the legendary Snow Valley, Fernie. BC.
Kootenay National Park.
Andrew Hardingham was the pilot of this road trip.
Our sweet road trip machine.
Checked into the Stanford Inn, Fernie, BC
What's that big Yellow thing?
160 foot waterslide... We'll get to you later.
Elk Chair open for the season... tons of snow!
Fernie, Snow Valley, BC
Lapped the Great Bear Chair all day.
Dropped in around this spot a few times...
Julian Labonte was on the road trip team and was hyped on the powder.
Incoming....
Pow Slash... one of many all day long. Fernie, BC
Haul-back T-bar in good shape.
Misty trees...
A little bit of boot-packing in Fernie goes a long way.
Powder beard.... Andrew Hardingham. Fernie, BC
Nothing like a powder day to start the season, Fernie, BC
Fernie, BC..... Andrew Hardingham
Once the afternoon hit it wasn't even that crowded.
Headed down to the village, Fernie, BC
Mandatory Apres shred at the Griz Bar, Fernie, BC
A solid Apres session in effect. Fernie, BC
Back to the Stanford Inn for some tub time.
And of course the waterslide....
Trying to stand up... not really working out.
Weeee..... Doubles!
Julian and Hardingham in training for 2 man Skeleton.
Some local flavours....
Believe it or not... this place has some amazing Indian food. Stanford Inn, Fernie, BC
I'll be keeping an eye on the snow report in Fernie, BC.... They are setting up for an amazing season.
RESORT INFO: www.skifernie.com
HOTEL: www.ferniestanfordresort.com Toll Free: 1-877-423-5600
Ripping the resort with nice warm mitts: www.dakine.com