Fernie Alpine Resort Guide - Real Reviews From Real Skiers
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The Skiers' Guide to Fernie Alpine

Top Rated for
4.68 (119 Ratings)
Powder Zones
4.64 (118 Ratings)
Off-Piste
4.57 (21 Ratings)
Intermediates
4.54 (123 Ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.44 (55 Ratings)
Advanced
4.43 (123 Ratings)
Overall Rating
Ranked
76th
of 230 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.43
From 123 Reviews
142
Total Runs
3451
Bottom Elevation
7001
Top Elevation
2504
Skiable Terrain

Fernie Alpine is known for its awesome powder and cool, laid-back atmosphere. The trails here are diverse, so whether you're cruising or looking for something more intense, you'll be happy. The scenery around the resort is pretty epic – mountains as far as the eye can see. The village at the base has a nice, small-town feel, with some good spots to eat and relax. The resort is a bit more low-key, so it's nice for those who want to avoid the super busy spots. Plus, the ski community here is really welcoming.

Ranked Highly For
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Off-Piste
14th of 226 worldwide
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Tree Skiing
11th of 233 worldwide
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Powder Zones
12th of 235 worldwide
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Intermediates
19th of 118 worldwide

Recent Reviews

Great resort for advanced skiers and boarders who are looking for powder/off piste & bouncing through the trees. Ive skied mainly in Europe otherwise and the piste skiing is really limited compared to the average alpine resort. Crazy expensive lift passes & poor selection of food, albeit I am comparing to Europe, Im told this is fairly typical for North America
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Variety of terrain is excellent.on site guide was an asset.. shuttle to town was well used. Residents very friendly and helpful. Slope side accommodations were excellent
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Great offpiste. Tricky for beginners and some big cat tracks for the snow boarders to watch out for.
Be careful of out of bounds.
Overall Rating
Family Friendliness
Off-Piste
Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Skiing
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Ski School Quality
Accommodation Options

Fernie Alpine Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
142Total Runs
3.1 milesLongest Run
2504 acresSkiable Terrain
125 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
7001 feetTop
3451 feetBottom
3550 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
7Chairlifts
3Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
$CAD2199Season pass
$CAD1691 day
Weather
268 cmAverage annual snowfall

Fernie Alpine Travel Information

Airports
105KMs 100min driveCranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)
210KMs 215min driveKalispell Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Train Stations
5KMs 10min driveFernie