“Island Lake Lodge has been a staple and influencer in the catskiing business since its inception. From the history to the terrain as detailed in the book by industry luminaries like Leslie Anthony and Mark Gallup, this place remains a fixture on any powder skier’s wish list.”
– John Stifter, Editor, Powder Magazine
“Island Lake Lodge was something to aspire to while growing up. It seemed like a utopian destination tucked deep in the Kootenays, and every single image of the place showed ridiculously deep snow, unique alpine terrain and steep chutes. When I first started reading about it, it stirred up emotions in me that I never knew I had. I quit my job working at a sawmill and moved to Fernie, partly because of Island Lake Lodge’s media presence in the ‘90s.”
– Mike Berard, Editor, Coast Mountain Culture
“I’ve made countless trips to Island Lake Lodge during the winter months, and in my opinion, it is the premiere catskiing operation in all of BC. Over twenty-five years of mountain operation experience, combined with some of the finest Rocky Mountain lodging and meals, has created the ultimate backcountry ski destination. The dramatic relief of the Lizard Mountains and enormous annual snowfall generates some of the best natural high alpine and steep tree skiing in North America. It’s great to see it documented in such a beautiful book.”
– Scot Schmidt, Pro Skier
“From a world leader in the purveyor of powder and posh alpine settings, Island Lake Lodge continues to pique our interest in the genre of catskiing through imagery and the printed word. Pushing its best-selling cookbook down the shelf, Island Lake’s history book makes a fascinating read, and its coffee table photography is enticing visual entertainment. Overall, a lovely distraction.”
– Iain MacMillan, Editor, Ski Canada Magazine
Past Articles
2010 – Canadian Doctors Magazine - Canadian Doctors Magazine
2010 – German Ski Magazine - German British Columbia_
2010 – Chill Factor Ski Magazine - Chill Factor Five Star Cats
2010 – Snowboard Canada - SBC Island Lake Lodge 2010
2011 – Our Homes Magazine - Our Homes Magazine
2011 – Skiing Magazine - Ski Mag Article
2012 – Ski Canada - Ski Canada Fall 12
2012 – The Toronto Star - Toronto Star July 26 Roberta Avery
2013 – Outside Magazine - The Best Catskiing in North America
2013 – The Ski Journal - Ski Journal Schmidt ILL
2013 – The Calgary Herald - Fernie Winter Dreamland
2013 - West Jet Up Magazine - Hidden Gems for Summer Adventures
2014 – Toque and Canoe Romancing the Snow
2014 – Freeride Media TV Show Island Lake Catskiing
2014 – Ski TV Island Lake Catskiing January 2014
2014 – The Mens Journal Catskiing British Columbia’s Lizard Range
2014 – Toque and Canoe Hiking Heiko’s Trail
2014 – The Montreal Gazette Greedy Powder in the Cedar Valley
2014 – The Vancouver Sun The Best day of your Life
2014 – The Mens Journal – The Kootenay’s
2014 - Calgary Herald - Making friends on a Pow Day
2014 - The Vancouver Sun - Fernie's Island Lake Lodge a skier's playground
2015 – Outside Magazine – Island Lake Catskiing
2015 – Ski Canada Magazine – Fat Cats
2015 – Avenue Magazine – Pamper, Powder, Palet
2016 - Out There Outdoors - Hike the Canadian Rockies
2016 - The Ski Journal - The Forth Dimension
2016 - Crowfoot Media - Winter of our Content
2016 - Outthere Magazine - Lazy Lizard Bike Trail
2016 - Teton Gravity Research - Behind the Line
2016 - The Fly Fishing Journal - Some Kind of Exotic
2017 - Calgary Herald - Day tripping at Island Lake Lodge
2017 - Forecast Magazine - Piste Off at Island Lake Lodge
2017 - Toque and Canoe - Feasts in the Forest
2017 - The Snowboarders Journal - The Hillside Project
2017- Parents Canada - Ginger Bread Pancakes
2017 - Western Living Magazine - Untamed Kootenays Culinary Event
2018 - Out There Outdoors - Explore Your Happy Place
2018 - GQ Magazine - Adventures in Fitness, Fernie British Columbia
2018 - The Ski Journal - Hitting the Curve at Island Lake Lodge
2018 - The Fernie Free Press - Fernie Operator Wins Tourism Award
2018 - BC News - Chefs Dominate at Untamed Kootenays
2018 - Jillian Rae Cooks - Fernie Food Weekend
2018 - Calgary Herald - Heiko's Trail
2018 - Avenue Magazine - Foodie Getaway
2018 - Calgary Herald - Goldilocks Hiking Trail
2018 - The Snowboarders Journal - Then We Partied
2018 - Dish in the Kitchen - Foraging in Fernie
2019 - For Two Please - Travel for Food
2019 - Edmonton Journal - 12 Bucket List Items in the Canadian Rockies
2019 - Linda Hoang - Mountain Escape to Island Lake Lodge
2019 - Curiosity Calgary - Premiere Mountain Inspired Food Event
2019 - Explore Magazine - Can't Miss Adventures
2019 - The Snowboarders Journal - The Fernie Factor
2019 - Simply Christy Lynn - Island Lake Lodge Weekend Getaway
2019 - The Fernie Free Press - Diamond of the Elk Valley turns 30
2019 - BC Mag - Six Reasons why Island Lake Lodge is a Must Visit this Summer
2020 - Winds of Jane - Winter Experience at Island Lake Lodge
2020 - The Ski Journal - Off the Deep End
2024 - The Ski Journal - Best For Last
2024 - Calgary Herald - Wellness Compliments Fernie's Adventurous Side
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