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FERNIE ALPINE RESORT

5 Legendary Bowls

Perfect for: Powder Hounds. Groups of Friends and Families. Ski Clubs. Fernie Alpine Resort is renowned for its powder.  If you’ve got clients itching to ski up to 37 feet (11m) of snow – Fernie is the place for them!

Located in the southeast corner of the British Columbia border, Fernie is about 3 hours from Calgary, Alberta.

GETTING HERE

Whether driving yourself or taking the bus, the road to Fernie will lead you through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The drive is easy with no major mountain passes and the roads are well maintained.

Greyhound Bus Lines
To and from Calgary twice daily
www.greyhound.com
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-8747

Kootenay Taxi
Taxi and Van service
www.kootenaytaxi.com
Telephone: 250-423-4409

SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle service is available from the town of Fernie to the resort through Mountain High Shuttle & Charters. Bookings must be made online prior to travel.

WINTER MOUNTAIN STATS

  • Winter Season - Early December to Mid-April
  • -5°C / 23°F Average Winter Temperature
  • 30-39 ft / 900-1200 cm Average Snowfall
  • 10 Lifts (2 high speed quads, 2 quads, 3 triples, 3 surface)
  • Only 5% snow making (primarily lower mountain)
  • Rail Park — located mid mountain
  • Skier Cross Course — located lower mountain

DIFFICULTY

  • Beginner 30%
  • Intermediate 40%
  • Advanced 30%

3,550 ft

Vertical

3,450 ft

Base Elevation

7,000

Summit Elevation

2,500+

Acres

+142

Ski Runs

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SMALL TOWN CHARM.
BIG MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE.

An iconic ski destination…with so much more to offer.
If this is your first encounter with the town of Fernie, British Columbia, prepare to fall in love. The dramatic Canadian Rocky Mountains completely encircle the small, charismatic community and the stellar ski destination of Fernie Alpine Resort. This is a mountain town that is growing in reputation not only for its skiing and snowboarding but its lifestyle, inspiring beauty and varied activities and festivals in summer.

Established in 1898, Fernie is complete with turn of the century buildings, engaging history and legends and a thriving arts culture. Why is this place different? Unlike many destinations, you don't feel like you're part of a packaged experience - you take the day at your pace and do what you want to do. Here, you're on Fernie time.

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TRAIL MAP

 Download Trail Map Here

ACCOMMODATION

DINING

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SUMMER IN FERNIE

Fernie blooms in summer — it has great weather (25°C or 77°F average temperature in the summer months), fun activities, open markets, outdoor concerts and a cool mountain vibe!

An exhilarating undertaking that gets you to take a leap of faith and traverse through the rope course challenge 60 feet off the ground, guaranteed to keep the adrenaline pumping!
Look no further than Fernie, B.C. for some of the best mountain biking in Canada. Our resort offers cross country, downhill, single-track and dual slalom trails with and without chairlift access.
Whether you choose to take the scenic chairlift, or hike to the top — you'll find a fantastic view! Stop for lunch at the Lost Boys Cafe and soak in the wilderness.
Fernie Alpine Resort is close to numerous other summertime activities such as Tennis, Canyon Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Dinning and Nightlight — the perfect summer vacation awaits!

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