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Ski Resort Fernie Alpine Resort in the Northern British Columbia: Position on map

Fernie Alpine Resort

Trail Map Fernie Alpine Resort

The Ski Resort

Fernie Alpine Resort is a beautiful place set in the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The resort is not only commited to their guests but also to the environment, which they want to protect and preserve thus making it all the more enjoyable. Fernie´s legendary steeps are covered by an average of 9m of feathery powder every winter. The big wide open runs also offer skiing fun for all ability levels with a variety of beginner, intermediate and expert runs. There is also the possibility to go Snowcat Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing or Telemark Skiing. Featured in the resort is also a rail park that accomodates the needs of any snowboarder. The Fernie Ski School offers courses for kids, youths and adults and the resort also features an Alpine Racing Team.

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Interesting facts

  • Offering 1,013 ha of slopes and terrain, Fernie Alpine Resort is among the 15 largest Ski Resorts in Canada.
  • Fernie Alpine Resort is among the 10 best rated Ski Resorts in British Columbia.
  • It is among the 5 most family-friendly ski Resorts in Canada.
  • Elevated between 1,052 m and 2,134 m, the Ski Resort is among the 15 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Canada. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,082 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Canada is 363 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
  • During the season the average snow depth at Fernie Alpine Resort is 239 cm. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 275 cm at summit elevation and 0 cm at the base. Therefore Fernie Alpine Resort is among the 15 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Canada.
  • Fernie Alpine Resort features 24 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Canada is 30 sunny days. March is the sunniest month with an average of 9 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 10 sunniest in British Columbia.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
10%
Snow Making Machines: 11

Must-Ski Runs

Longest Runs

Falling Star
Length: km
Vertical Drop: 857 m

Most Difficult Runs

Polar Peak
Length: 0.7 km
Vertical Drop: 250 m
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last update on 26 Sep 2023
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Contact

Fernie Alpine Resort
5339 Ski Hill Road
BC VOB 1M6
Fernie
E-Mail
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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,052 m - 2,134 m
Opening Day21 Dec 2023
Closing Day14 Apr 2024
Capacity 14514 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:00

Lifts

10
1
7
1
1
Total 10

Skiable Terrain

1,013 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 1,013 ha
Number of Slopes 142

Weather (1,925 m)

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

CAD179
1 day adult CAD179
1 day youth CAD134
1 day child CAD72
All rates & fees