Epic Heights Of The Lizard Range

Fernie, British Columbia is home to many things. Great food, tasty beer, intriguing outdoors, and breath-taking vacations, they all have homes in Fernie. Another appealing thing that calls Fernie home is the Lizard Range. Most of the skiing in Fernie is done there, and the reason is simple. The Lizard Range creates some of the best terrain imaginable. It all starts with the steep, sharp peaks that dot the landscape. As your start your run down the face, you'll encounter plenty of snow filled bowls, powder lines, and pleasantly gladded forest. The Lizard Range also boast that unique combination of weather that takes moist air from the Pacific, mixing it with cold air from the Rockies or the Arctic, and turning it into the sweetest covering of champagne powder you've ever touched. Even better, this phenomenon happens all season long. So, no matter when you visit, there is great skiing to be had.

Some of the best skiing in Fernie happens in the backcountry of Island Lake. Their 7,000 acres cover the northern end of the Lizard Range as well as Mount Baldy, Mount Fernie and much of the Cedar Valley. Island Lake provides access to this wonderful backcountry via snow cats. If you want access to the epic heights of the Lizard Range and the best cat skiing around, look no further than one of their tours. If you book your next catskiing vacation with Island Lake, not only get access to the great terrain, but you'll also get accommodations in their spacious and luxurious suites, use of their world-class spa and gourmet five-star dining at their restaurant. Tours with Island Lake are clearly hard to beat. So book now, as this world-renowned resort fills up fast. Heliskiing Canada