Fernie Alpine Ski Resort
Literally push yourself to new heights at Fernie Alpine Resort and discover big mountain skiing at its best with huge alpine bowls, great glades, thigh-deep powder and some of the best après ski around. Fernie Alpine Ski Resort invites you to come and discover what skiing is all about. With a mild but snowfall-heavy climate, the weather won't send chills down your spine; leave that to the breathtaking mountain scenery and incredible skiing.
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Fernie Alpine Resort is a powder-packed dream turned into reality. Delivering what seems like a variety of endless terrain and vistas, Fernie is a true winter playground for skiers and riders of all levels. Enjoy the legendary powder, the traditional small town pubs crammed with ski bums and great on-hill accommodations where the lifts are only a snowball's throw away.
| Fernie Alpine Ski Resort 2005/2006 Season Re-cap: |
| Total snowfall |
9.33 metres (30.6 feet) |
| Days open: |
131 |
| Days with snowfall: |
68 |
| Days with snowfall over 10 cm (4 inches): |
31 |
| Average snow pack from December to January: |
1.5 metres (5.4 feet) |
| Average snow pack from February to closing day: |
3 metres (10.8 feet) |
Highlights
- On average 29 feet of snow falls in Fernie each year. That is enough snow to cover a three-storey building.
- Five enormous bowls; countless glades & chutes
- Variety of terrain appeals to all levels. Fernie is as steep as you want it to be.
Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the southeast corner of the B.C. Rockies on Highway No.3 approximately 60 km (40 miles) from the Alberta and U.S. borders. It is 5 km (3 miles) from the City of Fernie and only 1.5km up the hill from the highway intersection.
Whether driving 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.
Your trip here is part of the Alpine Resort experience. Be alert and you'll see Big Horn Sheep, Elk, Moose and Deer as you venture into the heartland of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
| Driving to Fernie Alpine Mountain |
Fernie Alpine Ski Passes* |
| City |
Kilometers |
Miles |
Age |
2 Day |
5 Day Pass |
Calgary, AB
Cranbrook, BC
Edmonton, AB
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270 km
97 km
560 km
|
175 miles
60 miles
355 miles
|
Adult (19-64)
Youth(13-18)
Child (6-12)
Senior (65+)
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$138.00
$96.00
$44.00
$110.00 |
$345.00
$240.00
$110.00
$275.00 |
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Getting to: Fernie Alpine ...
Nearest City: [Cranbrook] ...
Nearest Airport: [Cranbrook Airport] ...
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* Prices do not include taxes where
applicable and are subject to change without notice.
Lift Ticket prices are in Canadian Funds.
* Call us for information on Fernie Alpine Ski Passes, Rentals, and Lessons.
* These prices are at regular season rate. |
Fernie Alpine Mountain Activities
| Fernie Alpine Mountain Statistics |
Fernie Alpine Map |
| Address: |
Fernie Alpine Resort
5229 Ski Area Road
Fernie, BC. V0B 1M1 |
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| Directions: |
Highway #360 km (40 miles)
from Alberta/US border
and 5 km (3 miles) from Fernie |
| Average Snowfall: |
8.75 m/29 ft |
| Average Winter Temp: |
-5 |
| Length of Season |
early December to mid-April |
| Vertical Rise |
857 m/2816 ft |
| Base Elevation: |
1068 m/3500 ft |
| Summit Elevation: |
1925 m/6316 ft |
| Skiable Acres: |
2504 acres |
| Total Trails: |
107 trails, 5 bowls and tree skiing |
| Longest Run: |
5 km/3 miles - Falling Star |
| Terrain Type: |
30% novice/40% int/30% adv
More expert terrain than
the size of most ski areas |
| Number of Lifts: |
10 |
| Type of Lifts: |
2 high speed quad chairlifts,
2 quad chairlifts,
2 triple chairlifts,
4 surface lifts
(1 t-bar, 1 platter, 1 tow, 1 conveyor) |
| Terrain Parks: |
1 |
| Uphill Capacity: |
13,716 skiers per hour |
| Hours of Operation: |
9am - 4pm |
| Cross Country: |
14 kms of groomed
and track-set trails in area |
| Amenities: |
9 on-hill restaurants
to choose from - full services |
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