Fernie is built on legends, which might be why it is considered an epic destination for many including those who create legacy.
David Beckham, English former professional footballer and husband of Spice Girl Victoria, did a 鈥減erfect triple somersault face plant鈥� in the Snow Valley, this past week.
According to Beckham鈥檚 Instagram account, he had an 鈥渁mazing experience creating incredible memories鈥� at Island Lake.
Island Lake Lodge is located in the peaks of the Lizard Range, just west of Fernie off Highway 3, it is considered a luxury catskiing destination with fine dining, spa and guest services.
Tourism Fernie confirmed over Instagram that the football superstar wasn鈥檛 just a 鈥淕hostrider鈥� the 48-year-old actually experienced the front and back slopes of Mt. Fernie.
Beckham was also reportedly seen in the Northern Bar & Stage for Apr茅s ski.
Third-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White even commented on Beckham鈥檚 IG post, 鈥淲e鈥檙e out there.鈥�
To which Beckham replied, 鈥淚 might need a lesson or 2 锟斤拷.鈥�
The U.K. football superstar鈥檚 visit comes just after the 47th annual Griz Days, a festival that celebrates the powder king - a legend who is known for bringing the best-packed snow conditions.
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