Lucy Harrup

Lucy has been riding Fernie Alpine Resort for 17 Winters and counting. She notches up over 100 days on her pass each season and knows the awesome terrain very well. A huge asset of Lucy’s is she knows where to go based on snow conditions, current weather and time of day, to bring out the best in your riding or to develop those new skills further.

Lucy has worked as a full time snowboard pro at Fernie Alpine Resort since 2007. She has been the top snowboard pro at the resort for two seasons now and is in high demand. Her speciality skills are big mountain riding (steeps, trees, deeps, chutes), carving and all mountain freestyle. Lucy is used to teaching at the highest level, having passed her level 4 teaching and pedagogy modules. However, she also enjoys those beginner lessons and can help any confidence level feel safe and brave on the snow. Her passion is snowboarding and sharing her stoke with anyone that will listen.

Emily Park

Emily Park is a seasoned snowboard instructor teaching for RCR at Fernie Alpine Resort and coaching for Fernie Freestyle Snowboard Club. 

Emily is a natural when it comes to leadership and mentoring abilities. In addition to her post-grad degree in Education, Emily completed her CASI 3, Park 1, Carve 1 and BC Snowboard Coach Introduction course, as well as her Level 1 CASI Evaluator and Level 1 Canada Snowboard Official certifications. 

Emily has a competitive background, with years of teaching experience in snowboarding as well as other sports.  This allows her to adapt to different learning styles and assist in development at all stages. Her warm and patient character combined with her zeal for shredding make her an excellent instructor for anyone working on their foundational skill set, or looking to safely advance their trick repertoire. Emily’s instructing philosophy is based on a building block approach. She believes that refining foundational skills is vital when learning to ride, as when skills are developed correctly from the beginning, injuries can be avoided and the trajectory for progression is endless! Her competition background is perfect for aspiring athletes or those strapping in for the first time. Emily warmly welcomes students of all ages and skill levels, and strives to produce lessons that are progressive and brimming with stoke!  

Emily can be booked for sessions in the park. To train with her, follow the link and request her name at the point of booking. See you at the resort!