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Fernie ratings
Access: 3.2
Accommodation: 4.5
Cheap Rooms: 3.7
Luxury Hotels: 5.0
Snowsure: 4.0

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Fernie Ski Resort Guide

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Fernie Ski Resort Guide

Fernie Alpine Resort is located 3 miles/5 km from the city 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, along
with a wide variety of groomed runs. For starters, take a complimentary tour
to learn your way around this complex mountain. Off the piste, there are a
variety of on-mountain lodging properties ranging from hotels, condominiums
to private homes. A regular scheduled shuttle bus operates between the town
and the resort on a daily and evening basis during the winter season.

Resorts close to Fernie include: Island Lake Catskiing (8 km), FWA Powder Catskiing (14 km), Pass Powderkeg (47 km), Castle Mountain Resort (52 km), Kimberley (70 km),

Fernie ski chalets, resort hotel accomodation and ski lodging Fernie Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging

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Trails (Pistes): 113 Halfpipes: 0
Summit: 1925 m Toplift: m
Beg: 30% Int: 40% Adv: 30% Terrain Parks: 1
Vertical Drop: 730 m X-Country: 15 km
Lifts: 9 (6 chair lifts, 3 surface lifts) Snowmaking: 1%
Gondolas / Cable Cars: - Slopeside accommodation: Y
Restaurants: 9 Acres of ski: 2504
Bars: 4 Nearest Airport: Calgary/Cranbrook
Nearest Train: Whitefish Tourist Info Phone:: +1/250/4234655,
Fernie Tourist Office Website

Visitor Reviews of Fernie


the hater from Canada writes:

Every time I've been to Fernie the snow sucks! If you look to see what the snow conditions are on their website they always add an extra 30cm of lies. if you're looking for untracked pow you will not find it here thanks to there high speed qaud that packs hundreds of people on each run. Well that's enough hating for this hater, I'm out.

2012-01-17

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  • Season opens: 26 Nov 2011
  • Season closes: 15 Apr 2012

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Thursday, December 23 - Friday, December 24, 2010: Ski with Santa & Photos. Enjoy holiday cheer as Fernie Alpine Resort welcomes Santa to the slopes!

December 31, 2010: New Years Eve Griz Party
Ring in the New Year at the hottest party in Fernie! Join us at our legendary Griz Bar as we celebrate the start of 2011 with live music from the Todd Sellecks and a toast at midnight!!

Saturday, January 08, 2011 : Kinky Rail Jam
Skiers and snowboarders will slide with style in the RCR Rail Park as they compete against their peers for top spot in their respective categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top competitors from each category. The competition is open to all skiers and snowboarders and will be an event not to miss!

Saturday, January 08, 2011 : Burton Snowboard Demo
Come check out the latest and greatest in Burton snowboard gear.

January 15 - 16, 2011 : Avalanche Awareness Days
Learn about your winter environment from our very own Fernie Pro Patrol with fun and interactive activities for the whole family.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 : Raging Elk Cardboard Derby
Participants recycle cardboard into the most creative of sleds (boats, helicopters, batmobile and more) and then ride them downhill.

Saturday, January 29, 2011 : 7th Annual Kokanee Snow Dreams
Voted one of the BEST deck parties in all of North America, and a Ski Canada Magazine Fav, this SNOWTASTIC event is partying it up for the 7th year! The day features lots of LIVE music and snow dancing!!

February 04-06, 2011 : Rossignol Junior Freeski Comp presented by FRESH
Watch as the 18 and unders show how big of a mountain Fernie really is.

Saturday, February 12, 2011 : Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle
The Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle tour is coming back to Fernie for it's 2nd year!!

February 23 - 27, 2011 : Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition
Athletes will be challenged by Fernie Alpine Resort's intense terrain and legendary powder in the annual Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition.

Saturday, March 05, 2011 : Monster Energy Mystery Event
Monster Energy is coming to Fernie Alpine Resort to throw us an amazing event!!

Sunday, March 06, 2011 : Raging Elk Dummy Downhill
A highlight of Fernie’s winter Griz Days festival, the Dummy Downhill will enter into it’s 28th year! Strictly for fun, this competition features imaginative & hilarious “dummies” on skis launching themselves off a gigantic jump beside the Timber Chair.

Saturday, March 19, 2011 : 2nd Annual 80's Weekend!!
Are you ready for ANOTHER totally bodacious day out on the slopes?! Bust out your mondo cool 80's gear and join the festivities!

Saturday, March 26, 2011 : Fernie's Got Talent Family Event
Bring the kids and come out for the 2nd annual Fernie's Got Talent Family Event.

Saturday, April 02, 2011 : Last Chance Rail Jam
Strap on your skis or board for one last session in the Rail Park and win some $$$.

Saturday, April 09, 2011 : Raging Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay
Another local’s favorite - the PPP has been going strong since 1984! The tradition continues as teams of 1-5 people ski, bike, paddle and then run in a fun (yet competitive!) relay race.

Saturday, April 16, 2011 : 3rd Annual FERNIVAL
In it's 3rd successful year running FERNIVAL is the absolute best time to celebrate Fernie's SNOWTASTIC 2010.2011 Ski Season with live music and entertainment all day long!

Information supplied 3 Dec 2010



City Forecasts
Closest to Fernie

city forecasts
Fernie, Canada 0 km
Cranbrook, Canada 50 km
Elkford, Canada 63 km
Eureka, United States 69 km
Kimberley, Canada 69 km

Surf Breaks
Closest to Fernie

surf forecast
Fort. Ebey, United States 581 km
Super green, United States 621 km
Elwha, United States 640 km
Crescent, United States 650 km
Whiskey Creek, United States 655 km

Resorts and Mountain Peaks Surrounding Fernie

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Mountain Peaks
Closest to Fernie

mountain forecasts
Mount Fernie, Canada 4 km
Three Sisters (Elk Valley), Canada 9 km
Mount Hosmer (British Columbia), Canada 14 km
Mount Ptolemy (Crowsnest Range), Canada 32 km
Crowsnest Mountain, Canada 41 km