Fernie Alpine Resort Facts

Fernie Alpine Resort is the home of legendary powder, small lift lines, and virtually no crowds! Your on mountain experience awaits you! Averaging nearly 29 feet of snow a season this hidden gem in the Canadian Rockies will without a doubt become your new favorite place to shred! With over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain, 142 runs, 5 bowls, and an exceptional beginner’s area, Fernie is a winter playground! What are you waiting for; this is THE winter to ski Fernie, BC!

  • Season Early December to mid-April

  • Average Snowfall 30-39 feet

  • Vertical 1082 metres / 3550 feet

  • Base (Village) Elevation 1068 metres / 3500 feet

  • Summit Elevation 2149 metres / 7050 feet

  • Lifts 10 (2 High-Speed Quads, 2 Quads, 3 Triples, 3 Surface Lifts (1 t-bar, 1 platter, 1 magic carpet)

  • Runs 142 named runs plus 5 alpine bowls and tree skiing

  • Terrain 1,013 hectares (2,504 acres)

  • 30% Beginner 40% Intermediate 30% Advanced & Expert

  • Longest Run 5kms (3 miles) Falling Star

  • Rail Park Located mid-mountain

  • Skier Cross located lower-mountain

  • Hours of Operation Daily 9:00am – 4:00pm MST

  • Average Winter Temperature -5 C / 23F

  • Average Annual Snowfall 29 ft / 875 cm +

  • Longest Run Falling Star 5km / 3 miles

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