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Adult Programs

Experience Fernie Alpine Resort like never before with our range of adult ski and snowboard lessons, multi-week programs, and specialty camps. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, refine your technique, or explore legendary off-piste terrain, our Winter Sports School offers professional coaching tailored to all ability levels.

Multi-Week Adults

Ski & Snowboard Programs

Take your skills to the next level with our multi-week ski and snowboard programs. Enjoy the benefits of consistent coaching and a fun, social environment:

  • Refine your technique with step-by-step progression.

  • Gain confidence across Fernie’s varied terrain.

  • Meet like-minded skiers and snowboarders in a group atmosphere.

Perfect for adults of all levels—from beginner to advanced riders.

Private Lessons

Ski & Snowboard Programs

Looking for individualised instruction?

Our private lessons offer one-on-one or small group coaching designed to accelerate your learning.
Benefits include:

  • Personalised lesson plans to match your goals.

  • Flexible pacing to focus on specific skills.

  • Explore the mountain with a dedicated instructor by your side.

Group Lessons

Ski & Snowboard Programs

Group lessons are a great way to improve your skills while sharing the experience with other adults. With small class sizes and expert instructors, you’ll gain confidence and technique in a supportive, social setting.

Guides & Specialty Camps

Ski & Snowboard Programs

Take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level with our expert-led specialty programs at Fernie Alpine Resort. Whether you’re looking to explore untouched terrain or master a specific skill, these camps provide focused coaching in a fun, supportive environment.

Our specialty programs include:

  • First Tracks Sessions – Be the first to carve fresh powder, or fresh grooming with early morning lift access.

  • Backcountry Basics – Learn essential off-piste safety and skills for confident mountain exploration.

  • Skill-Focused Clinics – Sharpen techniques such as carving, moguls, and powder riding with expert instruction.

Performance Academy

Ski & Snowboard Programs

Our Performance Academy is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders who want to refine their skills, boost confidence, and master all types of terrain. Through personalised coaching, video analysis, and small-group camps, you’ll experience measurable progress in technique, precision, and performance.

NON-STOP COACHING

Ski & Snowboard Programs

Run by the experienced team at NonStop, these programs are perfect for adults looking to:

  • Take their skills to the next level.

  • Train for instructor certifications.

  • Experience Fernie’s terrain with like-minded riders from around the globe.

Whether you’re on a gap year, career break, or simply want to improve, NonStop programs offer expert coaching and unforgettable experiences.

ABILITY LEVELS

SKI ABILITY CHART

LEVEL 1
First Time Skier

01

Never Skied Before. Or is not yet able to stop with confidence on a gentle slope.

LEVEL 2
Novice

02

Learning to turn in control on gentle slopes. Usually rides magic carpet. May progress to chairlifts and other easy green runs.

LEVEL 3
Comfortable Novice

03

Can link strong snowplow or wide stance parallel turns on green runs. Occasionally skis a blue run, but cautiously. Has experience riding chairlifts (while skiing). (Introduce poles for Children)

LEVEL 4
Intermediate

04

Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain including the occasional black run.

LEVEL 5
Advanced

05

Strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all blue runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off-piste, moguls, powder and more difficult terrain.

LEVEL 6
Expert

06

Skis in control in all conditions and terrain. Looking to refine skills in carving, performance off-piste skiing, and mogul skiing using expert terrain.

SNOWBOARD ABILITY CHART

LEVEL 1
First Time Rider

01

Never snowboarded before, or requires hand assistance to stop safely.

LEVEL 2
Novice

02

Able to stop safely, mobility on toe-side and heel side edges. (Pendulum/falling leaf skills). Using magic carpet and may progress to chairlift.

LEVEL 3
Comfortable Novice

03

Can complete heel side and toe side turns on gentle green terrain. Learning to link turns. Using chairlift.

LEVEL 4
Intermediate

04

Can link turns and control speed on green runs. Learning to turn with confidence on all green runs and easier blue runs. Can use chairlifts and surface lifts.

LEVEL 5
Advanced

05

Can link turns on blue and easy black runs. Learning short turns, carving, off-piste terrain and powder. Possible interest in basic freestyle and free-ride riding.

LEVEL 6
Expert

06

Can snowboard in control on all terrain, including double black with possible free-ride/freestyle skills. Interested in refining skills and technique.

PARTNERS
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