Nicole's Articles
October 11th, 2022 | Nicole Matei
Your Right to Snowmobile on Public Land in BC Isn’t Protected
Not only do sledders have the right, but we also have the responsibility to ensure the future of public land is made for you and me.
October 19th, 2021 | Nicole Matei
Coal Creek & Morrissey, Fernie BC
At the beating heart of Fernie’s growing snowmobile scene is the expansive network of the adjacent Coal Creek and Morrissey riding areas.
January 22nd, 2021 | Nicole Matei
It Might Surprise You How Much It Actually Costs To Groom Snowmobile Trails
Grooming programs are the reputation snowmobile clubs are built upon and frequently the largest line item in their annual operating budget. So, what does it cost to roll out the big white…
September 24th, 2019 | Nicole Matei
Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop Returns to Fernie in November
The Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop welcomes avalanche professionals and recreationalists for a day of presentations and discussion of avalanche safety.
September 19th, 2019 | Nicole Matei
Update: Wrangler’s Cabin at Fernie Riding Zone Nears Completion
Fernie Snowmobile Association's new Wrangler's Cabin project has continued to move forward with the addition of site fill, soffit, fascia, and the beginnings of new outhouses.
January 16th, 2019 | Nicole Matei
Pass, Cash or Ass – Nobody Rides For Free
If you didn’t happen to like the grooming that day, then consider the costs of the warming shelter, amenities, signage, event planning, parking lot maintenance, or the back of house expenses that…
November 12th, 2018 | Nicole Matei
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Less and Sled More
It's time to slide down the ethical slope guilt-free by convincing your boss that more time on the sled will boost your job performance this winter. Here's how to talk your boss…
September 21st, 2018 | Nicole Matei
The Anatomy of a Search and Rescue Call Out in BC
SAR Managers frequently dispatch a small initial strike-team to respond rapidly via helicopter, which resolves most responses within a short period of time. This rapid-deployment unit will include an avalanche technician, a…
July 3rd, 2018 | Nicole Matei
Fernie Snowmobile Club Launches Fundraiser for New Wrangler’s Cabin
The Fernie Snowmobile Association (FSA) plans to build a new Wrangler's Cabin this summer to replace the aging multi-use backcountry shelter. To support the new Wrangler’s Cabin project, the FSA has recently…
May 22nd, 2018 | Nicole Matei
Tequila Mockingbird? Choice Summer Reading for Sledders
While you may be all aboard that cabin-country life, don’t let your train of thought get stalled at the station this summer. Here is some iron-clad summer reading, just the ticket to…