Ski BC

Joe Lammers previews Island Lake in Fernie, British Columbia and has great things to say about the Catskiing.

As September comes to an end, you can see signs of the season change. Perhaps the biggest sign that summer is no more is that the last Fernie Mountain Market was held yesterday. The Market is a farmer’s and producer's market that brings local, healthy foods to the residents and visitors of Fernie every summer Sunday. Now that weather has taken a turn towards the bottom of the thermometer, the celebrations of summer turn to celebrations of winter.

Island Lake Catskiing is a world-renowned backcountry skiing destination located just outside of Fernie, British Columbia. While their terrain is spectacular, and the skiing is phenomenal, that perfection can come at a cost to the local wildlife and wilderness. All outdoor activities impact nature in some way, but through careful planning and education, the impact can be minimized. This prevents the destruction of the very thing that keeps visitors returning to Island Lake for year after year.

Island Lake Catskiing is one of the premier catskiing destinations in Canada and the world. It is also one of the oldest, having been in the business for more than 20 years. That kind of longevity can only be achieved by having the best service and terrain available. One of the services Island Lake provides is specialty catskiing tours. The first tour is designed for families. Normally skiers and snowboards who visit Island Lake must be of 19 years or older.

Fernie, British Columbia is a scenic mountain town with plenty to offer visitors year round. One of the more popular summer activities is fishing. The World Fishing Network is currently holding a competition for the Ultimate Fishing Town in Canada. With voting open online until September 1^st, Fernie is currently in 10^th, just behind Dauphin, Manitoba and Port Alberni, B.C. If Fernie makes it to the top, the community will win CA$25,000 to help improve the fishing infrastructure and amenities.

Backcountry skiing in British Columbia is one of a kind. The snow is priceless and the terrain proves epic. While it's some of the best skiing and snowboarding to be had on earth, the problem is that the better the day is, the more tired and beaten up your body is. Even though your mind is ecstatic from all the fresh tracks you carved, your body needs a little down time. If you're fortunate enough to have booked yourself the vacation of a lifetime with Island Lake Catskiing then physical fatigue will not be a worry for you.

Fernie, British Columbia is one of the many mountain towns in the Canadian Rockies that draw visitors looking for great powder each year. At first glance, Fernie may seem like any other town, with a quaint center and an impressive mountain backdrop. That is, however, where the similarities end. This is because Fernie has incomparable back-country skiing, thanks to operators like Island Lake and Powder Cowboy. The terrain that these two companies offer is truly one of a kind, combine that with their service and amenities, and you have the perfect catskiing vacation.

Island Lake Catskiing is one of the premier catskiing operations in all of British Columbia, and a prime destination within B.C. is the area around Fernie. 95% of the world's heliskiing and catskiing takes place in B.C. every season, and it's no wonder with all the great snow that naturally piles itself up here during the winter. The snow that falls here is some of the driest, most fluffy snow that falls anywhere in the world, making for a perfect visit to the backcountry just about any day of the season.