Fernie Overview

Fernie Alpine Resort

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The ski area is three miles from the town of Fernie in southeastern British Columbia on the west side of the Canadian Rockies. Known for its inbound steeps, Fernie has been compared to Red Mountain, Alta, Snowbird, Crested Butte, and Jay Peak. It has five alpine bowls that are only partially groomed. For starters, take a complimentary tour to learn your way around this complex mountain.

Elevation

Summit

6316 Ft.
Vertical Drop

2816 Ft.
Base

3504 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

3.1

Skiable Terrain

2504

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 2
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 3
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 3

Common Misspellings

Farne, Ferne, Ferney, Ferney, Ferny, Frenie, Furni, Furnie

Contact Details

5339 Fernie Ski Hill Road

Fernie, V0B 1M6

Phone: (250) 423-4655

information@skifernie.com

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 50

Average Snowfall: 350

Fernie Reviews

by MoSNOW Nov 21, 2011
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Fernie is must stop on Powder Highway

Pros: Powder, Terrain, Alpine Bowls
Cons: which runs to choose- so many
by sjavor Mar 25, 2010
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 3.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Love the Griz

Pros: Lots of Powder, Steeps and Trees for advanced skiers!!
Cons: Challenging greens for beginners
by snowboardgoddess Feb 22, 2010
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Always a great time in Fernie

Pros: Amazing Terrain
Cons: n/a