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March 3 - 5, 2023

Fernie, B.C.

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Griz Days
Gone Corduroy!

Over the last half-century, corduroy fabric has endured the test of time, reincarnating itself decade after decade! The fabric’s creation dates back to 200 BC in the Egyptian city of Al-Fustat where it was popular for centuries.  It then gained popularity again during the Medieval period in Western Europe as a princely fabric fit for nobles and King’s alike. Today, many of us have a nostalgic feeling for the fabric, whether its Steve McQueen’s olive pinwale corduroy sports jacket, or Corduroy the Bear, the 1968 department store bear who needed a button and a friend, we are all familiar with the thick, ridged and cozy fabric. 

What does corduroy mean in skiing? The perfectly coiffed furrows are called “corduroy” because the even pattern of snow left behind the machine groomer looks just like the fabric of the same name. A well-manicured groomed run turns a messy, skied out slope into a smooth, velvety, predictable surface that is sought after by some. For those that like to go fast and “zoom the groom” or “rip corduroy”, it has been said that a freshly laid out corduroy track can even rival a powder run!

Winning Griz Pin number is 3444!

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Event Highlights

Extreme Griz Competition

Come check out the lumberjack skills at this is a traditional Griz Days event and long-standing fan favorite!

Griz Days Parade

Come out and watch the parade as it goes along 2nd Ave in downtown Fernie.

Bed Races

The good old fashioned bed race!

Lumberjack Show

Come check out the lumberjack skills at this is a traditional Griz Days event and long-standing fan favorite!

Fireworks

Celebrate the Griz with a spectacular fireworks display!

Entertainment

A variety of artists and performers provide entertainment!

Baby & Junior Griz

Enter for a chance to be featured in this year's search for Baby and Junior Griz!

Raging Elk Dummy Downhill

A competition featuring imaginative and hilarious “dummies” on skis launching themselves off a gigantic jump.

Griz on the Mountain

Join the Griz for photo ops at Fernie Alpine Resort!

Event Schedule

Stay tuned, more events to come!

Now until March 1

5th Annual Griz Inspired Storytelling Contest

Sponsored by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy 

 

Amazing job by everyone that took part in the Griz Story Telling contest!

 

Check out the winning stories on the Griz Days Facebook page

Click on: CBAL story winners to read their excellent work on our facebook page 🙂

 

😄 Pricilla Wakeford

😄 Penny Lewis

😄 Levi

😄 Joseph Pollard

 

Griz Gone Corduroy is this year’s theme!  And we want to know all about the Griz’s unique fashion sense.  Is the Griz a fashionista? Does he have a stylist? Does he make his own clothes, or does he buy them at a store? 

The young writers of our community will tell you all about it in CBAL’s annual Griz Days Storytelling Contest.  The top entries from each category plus a French story will be posted on the Griz Days website. 

Contest Categories 

Grades 5-6: 200-300 words   

Grades 2-4: 100-200 words 

Grade 1 and younger: 3-6 sentences 

 

If you need help, you can ask someone to write your idea down for you. 

Entries due : March 1, 2023 

Email : chill@cbal.org 

Drop-off: CBAL Learning Place | A1-402 BC #3 

Now until March 4

Griz Most Wanted

Through this opportunity organizations and businesses are invited to “jail” and have one their employees/members to be one of Griz Most Wanted. The organization, with promotional and logistical support from the Griz Days Committee, will then raise money to pay “the bail” through various fundraising activities – the funds raised will be donated to a local non-profit organization of their choice.

 

More info here: Griz Most Wanted

11am - 5pm

Griz Days Events at the Fernie Heritage Library

Join us at the Fernie Heritage Library for a Story Walk, Ski Town Lingo Trivia and Griz coloring sheets.

Fernie Heritage Library | 492 3rd Ave

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Griz on the Mountain!

Join the Griz at Fernie Alpine Resort for sweet photo ops!

Use the hashtags #ferniegrizdays #grizdays #grizdays2023 to share on social media!

Valid ski pass required to access the ski hill.

8:30am- 11:00am

Pancake Breakfast

Start your Saturday off right and get fueled for all of the Griz Days events with a fundraising pancake breakfast for the Seniors Drop-In Centre!

$12/person

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, and coffee or juice. Cash only please

Fernie Seniors Centre | 562 3rd Ave

9:00am - 5:00pm

Grizzly Growler Fernie Minor Hockey Tournament

Annual U7 Grizzly Growler Hockey Tournament. Come watch our youngest Fernie Minor Hockey Jr. Ghostriders

Fernie Memorial Arena | 1092 BC 3

9:45am - 2:45pm

Grizzly Growler Fernie Minor Hockey Tournament

Our annual U7 Grizzly Growler Hockey Tournament. Come watch our youngest Fernie Minor Hockey Jr. Ghostriders.

Free to enter! Concession on site (cash only!) www.fernieminorhockey.net

Fernie Memorial Arena | 1092 BC 3

10:00am - 4:00pm

Raging Elk Dummy Downhill

A highlight of Griz Days!

Strictly for fun, this competition features imaginative & hilarious “dummies” on skis launching themselves off a gigantic jump beside the Timber Chair.

 

For registration details: Fernie Alpine Resort

5339 Ski Hill Road

THEY NEED YOUR HELP!

Griz Most Wanted

The Griz Jail and Griz Most Wanted program is back! Through this opportunity organizations and businesses are invited to “jail” and have one their employees/members to be one of GRIZ MOST WANTED. 

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Extreme Griz Competition

Griz competitors face a number of Grizzly challenges to vie for the Extreme Griz crown! Follow along with the schedule above and cheer them on!

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Fireworks Sponsor

Lumberjack Sponsor

Griz Jail Sponsor

Griz Days Parade Sponsor

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Volunteer Sponsor

Equipment Sponsor

Nuts & Bolts Sponsors

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