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Fernie Alpine Overview

http://www.skifernie.com (250) 423-4655

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Fernie Alpine

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
    2149m
  • Vertical Drop
    858m
  • Base
    1068m

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

5%

Longest Run

5 KM

Skiable Terrain

1013 HECTARE

Lifts

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

Tourist Office

5339 Fernie Ski Hill Road

V0B 1M6 Fernie

Canada

Phone: (250) 423-4655

information@skifernie.com

Fernie Alpine Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 01/12/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 14/04/2013

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 51

Average Snowfall: 889cm

Fernie Alpine Reviews

  • by saidthebeaver 15th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    It may be just the best mountain ever!

    Pros: It was a 40cm powder day in December
    Cons: ...

     
  • by jn2gems 30th December 2012
    • Overall Rating 1
    • Family Friendly 2
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 1

    Fernie ski resort

    Pros: Good hotels with good facilities
    Cons: expensive, freezing cold in Jan & Feb

     
  • by MoSNOW 21st November 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 4

    Fernie is must stop on Powder Highway

    Pros: Powder, Terrain, Alpine Bowls
    Cons: which runs to choose- so many

     
  • by sjavor 25th March 2010
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 3
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 4

    Love the Griz

    Pros: Lots of Powder, Steeps and Trees for advanced skiers!!
    Cons: Challenging greens for beginners

     

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

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