Ski at Fernie
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Serious powderhounds make the trek to the southeastern corner of BC to ski at Fernie Alpine Resort. Nearly nine metres (30 feet) of snow blankets this resort each year, ranking it among the snowiest ski destinations in Canada. A must? Ride up the Polar Peak chairlift to one the highest peaks in the Lizard Range, and carve the steep and deep from 1,082 metres (3,550 feet).
Beyond the slopes, you can hop on a snowmobile or soak up the culture of a BC mountain town. The little town of Fernie is a hotspot for theatre, art galleries, and dining.
Resort Details
- Terrain 1,013ha/2,500+ac
- Elevation 2,134m/7,000ft
- Annual Snowfall 899cm/354in
- Vertical 1,082m/3,550ft
- Lifts/Runs 10/142
- Longest Run 5km/3mi
- Nearest Airports Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) | Calgary International Airport (YYC) | Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) | Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Difficulty
- Beginner 30%
- Intermediate 40%
- Advanced 30%
Current Conditions
Most Recent Travelers Reviews
- Mar 9, 2025: “Had a great day at Fernie Alpine Resort and the best ski lesson ever led by Anthony. Friendly staff, amazing instructors and long, beautiful runs:)” 0
- Dec 1, 2024: “Great snow but the infrastructure is archaic except for the pricing. There is a total disconnect between the cost of being here and the offering. Ownership should travel a little and educate themselves on basic operation/amenity standards across the comparable competitive market. In essence and for the price, look somewhere else. Fernie was glorious in the '90s and unfortunately is still there, in the past. It is run down and needs a serious makeover.” 1
- Aug 20, 2024: “My favourite place on earth but ruined by my ex who has one of the apartments and we would snowboard/ski, the main part of the city/town is so beautiful, Also would die for a cheese bagel with cheese! amazing time but my ex was a lil extra” 2
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