Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics

Our second annual Summer Heat Consistency Challenge is all done! 😎

I’ve collected all the tracking cards, entered the names (some with mutiple entries) and spun the wheel! 🎡

Our first winner was Kathy Kichler. Well done Kathy! Kathy then said spin again so the winner of her next months membership is the awesome Jackie Gentile!

Well done to everyone!! Summer can be hella hard to make it into the gym consistently but it’s always worth it.

BaseCamp Program is baaackkkk!!
Finally! :-)

Mondays and Wednesdays @10:15am

BaseCamp is our approachable, all-levels strength and conditioning program designed to help you get stronger, fitter, and more confident—without complicated or highly technical exercises.

The programming is smart, purposeful, and scalable, with a focus on the fundamentals: building strength, improving conditioning, developing movement quality, and creating fitness that carries over into everyday life.

You won’t need to master complex Olympic lifts, advanced gymnastics, or high-skill movements. Instead, BaseCamp keeps things simple and effective, using proven exercises and thoughtful programming that can be adjusted to challenge beginners and experienced athletes alike.

BaseCamp is for you if:
- You’re new to fitness or getting back into training.
- You want structured strength and conditioning without the high-skill movements.
- You’re looking for a fun, supportive group training environment.
- You want to build a strong fitness foundation and progress at your own pace.
- You’re experienced and simply want effective training without the complexity.

Memberships:
Sign up for a single month or commit to 3 months for a discounted rate. Head to our Linktree to purchase.

Or Facebook users, head to this link to get your membership:
https://ferniemountainfitness.wodify.com/OnlineSalesPage/Main?q=PaymentPlans%7cLocationId%3d1231%26OnlineMembershipId%3d325641

Today’s is the one and only Terry Paterson!
Terry grew up on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. She moved to Fernie to be a ski bum in the winter of 1999/2000!

How long have you been a member of Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics?
I have been a member with FMFA for around 12 or 13 years.

Why do you choose Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics as your gym?
I love this space for the community of people and great coaches.

What movement are you most determined to improve this year?My focus has definitely shifted to trying to maintain strength, movement and being more balanced as I have aged.

What do you do when you’re not at the gym?
When I’m not at the gym I love to Bike, Ski and doing things with my family and friends.

Give it up for Terry! 🎉🙌🏽

These three wonderful women have recently crushed out some big milestones!

A big one for Maureen Thrun with 1000 classes! 🎉
Katie Joyce with 400 classes! 💪
Tyla Mackay with 400 classes! 🙌

Way to go! Your consistency and dedication do not go unnoticed! 👏🏽👏🏽

These three wonderful women have recently crushed out some big milestones!

A big one for Maureen Thrun with 1000 classes! 🎉
Katie Joyce with 400 classes! 💪
Tyla Mackay with 400 classes! 🙌

Way to go! Your consistency and dedication do not go unnoticed! 👏🏽👏🏽

We did a little thing to help the parking chaos hopefully calm down just a touch. We have lines! 🎉🎉Sometimes it’s the little things right?

This post is actually about thanks, not really parking lines.
Thanks to Katie Joyce Yoga for all the help and in getting this project off the ground. And massive thanks to the Fernie Golf Club 201 Fairway Drive for their support and guidance on how the heck to do this. Thank you! 🙏

Happy parking! 😉

Today for we have the awesome Nic Favreau!
Nic is from a little town just outside of Montreal. He came to Fernie in 2004 for a winter and never left!

How long have you been a member at Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics?
I first joined when it was Fernie CrossFit and it was in Jana’s garage! I can’t remember what year it was but I’ve been through all of their locations.

What is your favourite part about coming to the gym?
My favorite part about coming to the gym is that I don’t need to think about what kind of workout l’ll be doing each day. I show up, go in the corner (if nobody is already there), chitchat, do the workout then I go home to do another activity!

What skill took you the longest to learn?
I would say the double unders! But once I got them I never looked back. I love them!

What is your go to post workout snack?
I usually finish the coffee pot that I made before going to the gym and have a nice avocado toast.

Let’s go Nic! 🎉💪🙌

It’s been a big month of milestones at FMFA! We love to see the consistency continuing through the summer months. 👏🏽

Katie Guille with 400 classes 🎉
Chris Unger with 50 classes 🎉
Anezka Prochazkova with 50 classes 🎉

Not pictured:
Bryn Burditt with 400 classes 🎉
Gaby Solares with 300 classes 🎉
Warren Jones with 300 classes 🎉
Rory Tolland with 200 classes 🎉
Andrew Wille with 200 classes 🎉
Alex Kennedy with 50 classes 🎉

Congrats to all these athletes for their hard work and dedication!

Today’s is all about the wonderful Suzy Tolland. And comes with a massive congratulations to Suzy, Rory and their family on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Tonquin. ✨💖

Suzy is originally from Scotland but has been living in Canada for the past 7 years and coming to Canada yearly since 2012. It’s always felt like her home away from home and finding Fernie a few years ago brought together all the things she was looking for in a community - mountains, river, ski, proper seasons, great people and adventurous families!

How long have you been a member at Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics?
Since I moved here in Oct 2024.

What keeps you coming back?
FMFA gives me all the elements I love about working out and training. Coming from competitive team sport, to then a few years just training in a traditional gym, I realised I needed to feel part of a bigger “team” and to have folks to push myself against, but in a fun competitive way. Training in a class is always a blast and the style of training keeps me on my toes, keeps me pushing my limits, but yet also gives me the ability to tailor to whatever I need that day. Having just gone through my third pregnancy training, I cannot share enough about how valuable it is to keeping my mind and body feeling great during what can be a really challenging time.

Burpees or wall balls — which would you choose?
Burpees! I can’t wait to do them again postpartum which I know sounds crazy but you miss them when you don’t do it for 9 months!

What’s your dream vacation?
I’ve been to New Zealand once before but now I’m excited to take my family and kiddos back there. It feels like the perfect blend of my two homes. Scotland and Canada all wrapped into one! Load up a camper and just roll with it!

Let’s hear it for Suzy! 🎉👏🏽✨

Next up for we have Rory Tolland!
Rory and his family moved to Fernie in October 2024 from Squamish and before that Scotland. They moved to Fernie in search for a smaller town that still had all the mountain things they love. They decided they were moving here after about 3 hours of visiting! 🏔️

How long have you been coming to Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics?
Since October 2024. I came the day we moved to Fernie!

What movement are you most determined to improve this year?
Stretching! I never stretch!

What advice would you give someone who’s considering joining Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics?
Joining FMFA will improve every other area of your life! Mentally, physically and community wise, it all around improves. People come in thinking “I’ll get fitter” but then all aspects of your life improve. You can play with your kids, hike, bike, carry heavy stuff, be capable, and have a great time doing it!

What’s one thing on your bucket list?
To spend at least a month travelling around New Zealand, with my family, in a camper van! 🚐

Give it up for Rory! 👏🏽🔥