Fernie
Overview
Epic snow, vast mountains and a historic town that comes complete with legends, interesting characters and passionate people.
Fernie Alpine Resort is perfect for powder hounds, groups of friends and families. Delivering over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain, up to 9 metres of snow in a season, 142 named runs, 5 alpine bowls, state of the art snow-making and grooming equipment, and an exceptional beginner’s area, Fernie is a true winter playground for skiers and riders of all levels. Fact: Fernie has the largest alpine bowl skiing in the Canadian Rockies. It caters to all with a village nightlife, snow school, spa and shopping plus offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation and après activities, with 7 on-hill restaurants.
- Heaps of snow, known to go over 9m!
- Endless adventures
- Incredible views
- Variety of terrain
- Laidback village
- 5 alpine bowls
- Family-friendly
- Polar Peak Chair opens the most vertical in the Rockies!
Mountain Statistics
Statistics
| Top Elevation | 2,134 Metres |
| Base Elevation | 1,052 Metres |
| Vertical Drop | 1,082 Metres |
| Skiable Terrain | 2,500 Acres |
| Lifts | 10 lifts |
| Runs | 142 |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall | 9.1 Metres |
| Terrain Beginner | 30% |
| Terrain Intermediate | 40% |
| Terrain Advanced | 30% |
| Ski in / Ski out | Yes |
Trail Map
Other Activities
At Fernie there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.
Snowshoe and Dine
A great way to explore the trails in Fernie. A two hour guided tour with an enjoyable dinner to end the experience.
Sleigh Rides
Experience the magic of horse drawn sleigh rides over the Christmas season.
More Activities
- Fat Biking
- Snowshoeing
- Backcountry skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Cat Skiing
- Ice Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Ice Hockey Game
- Yoga
Getting There
Getting to Fernie
Fernie is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada.
Fly into the Canadian Rockies International Airport located only 115 km (approx 70 minutes drive) from Fernie.
Accommodation
Fernie has a variety of accommodation options to choose from.
Contact our Active Travel Experts for insider tips on where to stay and tailor-made ski/board experiences.
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