Epic snow. Big lines. Vast mountains. A historic town complete with stories and legends. Interesting characters. Passionate people. This is Fernie. Where legendary skiing and snowboarding fuses with real stories from locals, pioneers, ski bums and freeskiers in one of the most classic ski towns in North America.
Ascent To Powder tells the story of Fernie, BC, a classic ski town along the Powder Highway, through the eyes of its passionate local skiers and riders. The film features skiing and snowboarding at Fernie Alpine Resort, Island Lake Catskiing and Fernie Wilderness Adventures.
Be sure to enter to win a ski trip to Fernie on the film website: www.AscentToPowder.com
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