There's more mountain out there than most riders ever find.
Fernie has a reputation. Five bowls, a deep snowpack, and terrain that rewards riders who know how to read a mountain. This week puts you right in the middle of it — with the coaching, the crew, and six days on snow to actually do it justice. Your Nonstop coaches know this place inside out.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your coach
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your coach
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Coaching campGroups of 6 (Max 7), split by ability; 5 coaching days; video analysis
- 1 coach : 6 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Ability: Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
- Terrain: Groomer, Powder/Trees
- Group Size: 6 (Max 7)
- Coaching Days: 5
- Video Analysis: Yes
- Five coaching sessions tailored to riding, goals and progression on deep powder, steeps, trees and groomers.
- Midweek free day for rest or independent riding.
- Early-season and spring dates; social evenings in Fernie, including the Griz.
- Sport
- Snowboard
- Max group size
- 7 guests
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Transfers
- Pro Coaching — 5 days of professional coaching, in ability-based groups
- Lift Queue Priority — During coaching sessions
- Video Analysis — Review your technique with personalised video feedback
- Lift Pass — For duration of your stay
- Accommodation — In our ski lodge, designed for Nonstop guests
- Breakfasts — Daily breakfasts with a range of hot and cold options
- Dinners — Three course meal with meat, veggie and vegan options, 4 days per week
- Welcome Dinner — Meet your coaches and fellow riders over a social group meal
- Farewell Dinner — Celebrate the week with one final dinner together
- Airport Transfers — Set pick up and drop off on start and end date at Calgary Airport
- Resort Shuttle — Daily shuttle to and from resort
- Workshops — Nonstop-run talks on subjects like biomechanics
- Socials — Weekly group après and social events
- Hosting — Supportive, friendly hosting from our on-the-ground team
- Nonstop Store Discount — Exclusive Nonstop discount at select local stores
- 1% for the Planet — We pledge 1% of revenues to support environmental non-profits
Not included
- Flights — Organise your travel after we've confirmed your booking
- Insurance — Mandatory for all participants. Make sure your policy covers everything you need — including medical, trip cancellation, and winter sports
- Equipment — Bring your own gear or purchase in resort
- Lunches + Non-Inclusive Meals — Budget around C$30 per meal
- Optional add-on: Cat-Skiing — A guided backcountry day accessing untouched terrain by snowcat — deep snow, no lift lines
- Optional add-on: Snowshoeing — Wander through Fernie’s scenic snowy forests on a guided trail walk
- Optional add-on: XC-Skiing — Glide through groomed cross-country trails and take in the winter landscape
- Optional add-on: Fat Biking — Ride snow-packed trails on wide-tire bikes built for winter adventure Optional Extras are subject to availability, seasonality, and weather. Ask us to check rates
Day by day
The operator presents this schedule as a guide; plans may change with conditions.
- Step 1: ArrivalTransfer from Calgary to Fernie and settle into the lodge.
- Step 2: SundayOrientation and the first on-snow coaching session, followed by welcome drinks and dinner.
- Step 3: Monday to TuesdayCoaching in powder, steeps, trees and technical terrain, adjusted to conditions and the group.
- Step 4: WednesdayFree day for independent riding, rest or exploring Fernie.
- Step 5: Thursday to FridayTwo further coaching days, followed by a Friday farewell gathering.
- Step 6: FarewellSaturday transfer back to Calgary.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
Where you stay
RED TREE LODGE
Nonstop’s central Fernie base offers twin-share or private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Facilities include a pool, hot tub, common room, movie room and tuning facilities. Included breakfasts and dinners are served in the lodge restaurant.
PARK PLACE LODGE
This nearby partner hotel is used when Red Tree Lodge sells out.
Getting there
Where To Meet
WHERE
Calgary Airport, YYC.
START
Your transfer will leave from Calgary Airport at 18:15 on the start date of your course. Allow time to clear border control. If travelling by air, opt for a flight that lands by 17:00.
END
You'll be transferred back to Calgary Airport ready to catch any flight after 16:30 on the end date of your course.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026Choose these dates19 Dec 2026 - 26 Dec 2026 — C$3,295 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 3,295 CADPer person, from C$3,295 | Review Needed | Not published |
| Mar 6 – Mar 13, 2027Choose these dates06 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 2027 — C$3,495 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 3,495 CADPer person, from C$3,495 | Review Needed | Not published |
| Mar 13 – Mar 20, 2027Choose these dates13 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027 — C$3,495 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 3,495 CADPer person, from C$3,495 | Review Needed | Not published |
| Mar 20 – Mar 27, 2027Choose these dates20 Mar 2027 - 27 Mar 2027 — C$3,495 | 2026/27 | 7 days | 3,495 CADPer person, from C$3,495 | Review Needed | Not published |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of August 31, 2026.
Good to know
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Safe and controlled snowboarding on blue/red terrain with solid intermediate technique.
- A good level of general fitness.
- MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
- Snowboard, bindings and boots.
- Helmet, gloves and goggles.
- Jacket, pants, mid and base layers.
- Sufficient clothing to keep warm for days spent on the mountain, expect sub-zero temps.
- BOOKING
- Secure your place with a deposit of C$400. Remaining balance payable in instalments.
From the trip description by Nonstop Snow