Fernie Ski Resort Guide
Fernie, Canada
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 137 miles |
| Highest Lift | 6,332ft |
| Resort Height | 3,510ft |
| Nearest Airports | Canadian Rockies and Glacier Park |
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Fernie
The ski area of Fernie is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 3,510ft, with 137 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Fernie is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Canada and has direct access to 137 miles of downhill skiing, with 107 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Fernie is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Fernie.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Corner Pocket'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Fernie?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Fernie Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 36 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 23 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 137 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 9 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Fernie Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 6,332ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 3,510ft |
| Resort Altitude (Fernie) | 3,510ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,822ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
NE
Fernie has ski slopes facing north-east (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Fernie?
This ski resort is in the Canadian Rockies in Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Fernie is Canadian Rockies, 87 minutes drive away.
Glacier Park airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 13,716 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Fernie open?
Opened (since November 29, 2024).
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Fernie
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