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6 DAY HIKES IN FERNIE, BC

Fernie isn’t on the tourist trail to the extent of Banff or Jasper, but for those who venture to this small mountain town nestled in the Elk Valley, the rewards are worthwhile. With jaw-dropping landscapes, alpine meadows, and imposing mountains, Fernie has an abundance of world-class day hikes you don’t want to miss.

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So, You Don’t Ski
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Taking Mountain Culture to New Heights
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O’Hara Era
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O’Hara Era
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8 LARCH HIKES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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8 LARCH HIKES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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Hills and Thrills: Five Must-Do Trail Runs
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Hills and Thrills: Five Must-Do Trail Runs
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GUIDE TO HOT SPRINGS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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GUIDE TO HOT SPRINGS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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FREE CAMPING RESOURCES FOR ALBERTA + BRITISH COLUMBIA
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FREE CAMPING RESOURCES FOR ALBERTA + BRITISH COLUMBIA
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FROM TRAIL TO PEAK: 8 EPIC HIKES IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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FROM TRAIL TO PEAK: 8 EPIC HIKES IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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5 DAY HIKES WITH A VIEW IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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5 DAY HIKES WITH A VIEW IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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TOP ROAD RIDES IN THE ROCKIES
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TOP ROAD RIDES IN THE ROCKIES
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MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS IN BANFF
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MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS IN BANFF
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SIX WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY IN THE MOUNTAINS
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SIX WAYS TO TREAD LIGHTLY IN THE MOUNTAINS
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6 DAY HIKES IN FERNIE, BC
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6 DAY HIKES IN FERNIE, BC
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BEST SPOTS FOR PADDLING IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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BEST SPOTS FOR PADDLING IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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8 CANADIAN ROCKIES WATERFALLS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE
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8 CANADIAN ROCKIES WATERFALLS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE
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5 OLD-SCHOOL CAMPING RECIPES (WITH AN UPGRADE)
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5 OLD-SCHOOL CAMPING RECIPES (WITH AN UPGRADE)
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RESOURCES FOR AURORA VIEWING IN THE ROCKIES
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RESOURCES FOR AURORA VIEWING IN THE ROCKIES
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WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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THE MODERN 10 ESSENTIALS FOR WILDERNESS TRIPS
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THE MODERN 10 ESSENTIALS FOR WILDERNESS TRIPS
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10 CLASSIC SKI TOURING TRIPS CLOSE TO CALGARY
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10 CLASSIC SKI TOURING TRIPS CLOSE TO CALGARY
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EARLY SEASON SPINS: MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS FOR SPRING
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EARLY SEASON SPINS: MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS FOR SPRING
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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF BANFF THIS (BUSY) SUMMER
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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF BANFF THIS (BUSY) SUMMER
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WOMEN-ONLY ADVENTURES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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WOMEN-ONLY ADVENTURES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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THE ULTIMATE CANADIAN ROCKIES LIBRARY
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THE ULTIMATE CANADIAN ROCKIES LIBRARY
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150 WAYS TO ENJOY CANADA’S MOUNTAIN PARKS
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150 WAYS TO ENJOY CANADA’S MOUNTAIN PARKS
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THE POWWOW TRAIL: WEB LISTINGS AND RESOURCES
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THE POWWOW TRAIL: WEB LISTINGS AND RESOURCES
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THE NO-PLAN PLAN: THE PERFECT JASPER ITINERARY FOR LAST-MINUTE TRAVELLERS
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SUMMER SHRED MISSIONS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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SUMMER SHRED MISSIONS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: RICHARD GUY
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: RICHARD GUY
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JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE
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JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE
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LIFE LESSONS IN SKI TOURING: A DAY WITH “BUCKY”
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LIFE LESSONS IN SKI TOURING: A DAY WITH “BUCKY”
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BERNIE SCHIESSER: MASTER OF THE HILLS
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BERNIE SCHIESSER: MASTER OF THE HILLS
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: CHIC SCOTT
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: CHIC SCOTT
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: CHARLIE RUSSELL
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: CHARLIE RUSSELL
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: LLOYD “KIWI” GALLAGHER
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: LLOYD “KIWI” GALLAGHER
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UNLTD: 5 LIFE LESSONS FROM A SMALL TOWN STORE
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UNLTD: 5 LIFE LESSONS FROM A SMALL TOWN STORE
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HIGHER LOVE AND THE QUEST TO SKI EVEREST
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HIGHER LOVE AND THE QUEST TO SKI EVEREST
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WHY YOU SHOULD UPGRADE YOUR AVALANCHE SKILLS: Q+A WITH MARTY SCHAFFER
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WHY YOU SHOULD UPGRADE YOUR AVALANCHE SKILLS: Q+A WITH MARTY SCHAFFER
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CHRISTINE FELEKI AND THE PATH TO SPLITBOARD MOUNTAIN GUIDING
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CHRISTINE FELEKI AND THE PATH TO SPLITBOARD MOUNTAIN GUIDING
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WILD LIFE DISTILLERY: Q+A WITH MATT WIDMER
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WILD LIFE DISTILLERY: Q+A WITH MATT WIDMER
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LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE: A PHOTO SERIES BY JOANNE LIU
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LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE: A PHOTO SERIES BY JOANNE LIU
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GROUNDED, HUMBLE, BADASS SKIERS: THE CAPEL FAMILY
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GROUNDED, HUMBLE, BADASS SKIERS: THE CAPEL FAMILY
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TEN PEAKS, SEVEN YEARS, COUNTLESS STEPS: Q+A WITH PAUL ZIZKA
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TEN PEAKS, SEVEN YEARS, COUNTLESS STEPS: Q+A WITH PAUL ZIZKA
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PACKING WITH THE PROS: MOUNTAINEERING (LILLA MOLNAR)
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PACKING WITH THE PROS: MOUNTAINEERING (LILLA MOLNAR)
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PACKING WITH THE PROS: DAY HIKING (ERIC DUMERAC)
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PACKING WITH THE PROS: DAY HIKING (ERIC DUMERAC)
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PACKING WITH THE PROS: SKI TOURING (ERIC HJORLEIFSON)
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PACKING WITH THE PROS: SKI TOURING (ERIC HJORLEIFSON)
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DRAWN TO THE HIGH AND WILD: ANNA SMITH
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DRAWN TO THE HIGH AND WILD: ANNA SMITH
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: JOE LAMMERS
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: JOE LAMMERS
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: EDDIE HUNTER
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: EDDIE HUNTER
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HOBNAILS AND HEMP ROPE: ON RECREATING AHISTORIC 1916 ASCENT
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HOBNAILS AND HEMP ROPE: ON RECREATING AHISTORIC 1916 ASCENT
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: DOROTHY CARLETON
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THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED: DOROTHY CARLETON
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KARSTEN HEUER: A LIFE SHAPED BY THE Y2Y VISION
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KARSTEN HEUER: A LIFE SHAPED BY THE Y2Y VISION
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ALPINIST BARRY BLANCHARD ON “THE CALLING”
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ALPINIST BARRY BLANCHARD ON “THE CALLING”
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NANCY HANSEN: FEAR, MOTIVATION AND MT. EVEREST
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NANCY HANSEN: FEAR, MOTIVATION AND MT. EVEREST
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