Related Regions: British Columbia, Canada, Canada, Ski Canada

Fernie Overview

Fernie Alpine Resort

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

5%

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

     

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