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It was another huge success with a weekend full of actiivites. Special guests Catharine Pendrel and Sandra Walter joined us for the weekend. Things got kicked off  with the Little Women on Wheels ride Friday afternoon with 20 girls taking part.

Looking for your next adventure? Check out September's article:

http://www.ferniefix.com/article/outdoors/trail-ale?position=2&list=19xd_8Ftfu2bkYUECZRYsMBDcHZW9VIxaQUAu-Kjxos

We have been advised by Fernie Fire and Rescue - Fire Chief Ted Ruiter that: Effective 1:00 MST Saturday Sept. 2nd, due to extreme wildfire hazard, the City of Fernie will be closing all trail access, including Coal Creek Heritage Trail, Old Stumpy, Coal Discovery Trail (Elk Valley Trail), Mt. Proctor Trails accessed from the Visitor Centre trailhead. The Dyke trails will remain open.

The closure also now includes all trails on Canwel, Ridgemont & Montane property. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

What does this mean? Full closure of all trails on Crown land. Please see attached list for trails this includes and watch for more information to come. 

ATTN: SMOOTH SALAMANDER IS REOPENED. (Branch G/ River Road Extension / Three Kings) 

The section where the cattle guard was is still closed. Detour around barb wire fence, to River Road, then continue on trail Cokato Road.

Please check out Trailforks for the exact location of this trail.

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/smooth-salamander/

Meet at the Aquatic Centre at 1pm for the group ride from Fernie to the Hosmer Ruins. Alternativley you can drive and meet us at the Hosmer Ruins at 5pm for a free BBQ and refreshments.  A free shuttle will be provided back to Fernie and Sparwood for bikers. 

Please see attached PDF for information and guidelines on this trail.

view pdf 

1^st Annual – Roll and Sole Trail Fest – June 28^th and 29^th

^{Location - Station Square – Downtown Fernie}

The festival emphasizes fun and social participation, with guided hike and bike rides in the morning, followed by a catered lunch by El Guapo – Saturday and Yama2Go – Sunday.