FIRE: Fernie Adaptive Snowsports

04/01/2026

Meet our instructors!
Name: Caroline
Years with Fernie Adaptive: 4th
Why you became involved: My mom is blind and wanted to help others that enjoy skiing
Where you were born: QC
Favourite snack: Candy
Old side or New Side: New
First chair or last run: First
What do you do in your free time: Ski
Funniest thing a student has ever said to you: Funny accent!
Share anything else: 😊
📸 Vince Mo Media

03/29/2026

Meet our instructors!
Name: Emma
Years with Fernie Adaptive: 1st year
Why you became involved: Give back to the community
Where you were born: Fernie
Favourite snack: peanut butter banana toast
Old side or New Side: New Side
First chair or last run: Both!
What do you do in your free time: Run/bike and hang with friends
📸 Vince Mo Media

03/26/2026

Meet our instructors!
Name: Peter McDougall
Years with Fernie Adaptive: 4
Why you became involved: I love to ski and want to share the joy
Where you were born: Toronto, but Fernie is home
Favourite snack: Haribo Gummy Bears
Old side or New Side: Yes
First chair or last run: Yes
What do you do in your free time: Hike, ski, hockey and hang with my two boys
Funniest thing a student has ever said to you: “It’s hot chocolate time”
Share anything else: Join Fernie Adaptive…you’ll love it
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03/14/2026

Meet our instructors!
Name: Lukas Alpiger
Years with Fernie Adaptive: 1st year
Why you became involved: Heard about it from partner
Where you were born: Switzerland
Favourite snack: Marzipan
Old side or New Side: New Side
First chair or last run: First chair
What do you do in your free time: Rock climbing, skiing, crocheting
Funniest thing a student has ever said to you: Your skis have LEDs on the bottom
Share anything else: The joy on the kids faces makes it so worth it, and it makes me happy
📸 Vince Mo Media

03/10/2026

Meet our instructors!
Name: Nate Ruchames
Years with Fernie Adaptive: 1st year
Why you became involved: Wanting to get kids stoked about snowboarding
Where you were born: Binghampton, NY
Favourite snack: Peanut M&Ms
Old side or New Side: Old Side
First chair or last run: First chair
What do you do in your free time: DJ parties/events
Share anything else: Fernie Adaptive Rocks!
📸 Vince Mo Media

03/04/2026

March 1, 2026 group lessons.
Thank-you to Vince Mo for volunteering his time to take photos for us this week.

02/27/2026

February 22, 2026 lessons
Thank-you to Matt Kuhn Photography for volunteering his time to capture the moments on mountain.

02/26/2026

Last night was the last Burgers and Beer at the Northern! About 40 supporters showed up and we had a great time! Thanks to the Northern for hosting us and supporting Fernie Adaptive via Charity on Tap! See you next year!

02/10/2026

January 18th student lessons
📸 Atley Nelson

01/20/2026

We are looking for 5 ski volunteers this Sunday January 25th from 12:30-3 to assist our instructors with lessons. You would assist not instruct. For more information email us at fernieadaptive@gmail.com

12/04/2025

Mountain Shaker tickets available now!

Fernie Adaptive Snowsports invite you to their 2nd annual Mountain Shaker featuring the Little Bit Good Band @ the Griz Bar

12/01/2025

Before kicking off the season we would like to thank The Guide’s Hut for their support in last seasons wrap up Gift Cards for our instructors.
The support from the businesses in our small town doesn’t go unoticed.