for those of you who ski in fernie, BC or have been to fernie you have prbably met or at least seen ralph simpson he is the heart and soul of the town and runs the ski programs on the hill owns and operates the ski base in town and takes a great part in the fernie mountain biking club. ralph passed away on saturday september 19, 2009 dude to a tragic motorclycle accident he was a very close family friend a great family man and the town of fernie will never be the same with out his warm smileing face. Ralph you will be remebered.