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Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST) is one of Canada’s most accomplished Alpine Ski Racing Clubs based out of Fernie Alpine Resort in British Columbia’s Kootenay Zone. 

FAST draws athletes from Fernie, Calgary, Lethbridge, and other parts of Southern Alberta and Southeastern British Columbia. The club has a culture of excellence coupled with a history of achievement. Currently, alumni of FAST ski with both B.C.’s Provincial Ski Team, Alberta’s Provincial Ski Team and Canada’s National Ski Team.

FAST offers ski racing programs for over 200 athletes from approximately 100 families annually. The club benefits from the tireless efforts of its volunteer base and enjoys substantial support from the generous sponsors in Calgary and Fernie.

FAST has been offering ski racing programs for kids for over 20 years. Many of our former racers continue to be involved as coaches and parents. Although FAST has grown over the years, it continues to provide its members the highest level of technical ski instruction as well as an enriched social experience for all family members throughout our Canadian winters.

It takes a village to raise a ski racer

At FAST, we have just that! With our community of committed volunteers and skilled, experienced coaches, FAST measure its success on many levels.

  • Second largest ski club in BC with over 200 athletes ages 4 through 19

  • Consistent coaching staff led by Rod Timm World Cup experience, as Program Director for over 30 years

  • Year-round training opportunities with summer camps and dryland training

  • Year-round social events for athletes and their families

  • Committed volunteers with decades of service to our ski community

  • Multi-skilled, visionary Board of Directors

  • Financial stabilty

  • Regional ski cross leader with skilled coaches, officials and athletes

  • Excellent relationship with host resort RCR

  • Friends of FAST Races so even the youngest athletes get fun-based race experience

  • Our athletes come full-circle, many returning to coach their juniors

  • Provincial and national team success 

Learn more about the FAST coaching team here>>

Want to get involved? We'd love your help! There will be many more opportunities to come through the season, but to get started, check out volunteer roles here>>

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