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Fernie Alpine Reviews & Ratings

Top Rated for

4.58 (150 Ratings)

Powder Zones

4.52 (149 Ratings)

Off-Piste

4.52 (28 Ratings)

Intermediates

4.43 (156 Ratings)

Tree Runs

4.41 (147 Ratings)

Family Friendliness

4.39 (156 Ratings)

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Overall Rating

4.39

From 156 Reviews

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Total Runs

3451

Bottom Elevation

7001

Top Elevation

2504

Skiable Terrain

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How Skiers Rate Fernie Alpine

4.39 (156 ratings)

Overall Rating

4.06 (154 ratings)

Value for Money

4.26 (152 ratings)

Quiet Slopes

3.93 (134 ratings)

Après-Ski

4.07 (134 ratings)

Accommodation Options

4.41 (147 ratings)

Family Friendliness

4.11 (155 ratings)

Groomed Runs

4.58 (150 ratings)

Powder Zones

4.43 (156 ratings)

Tree Runs

3.58 (144 ratings)

Mogul Fields

4.52 (149 ratings)

Off-Piste

2.85 (132 ratings)

Snow Parks

4.02 (155 ratings)

Lift Efficiency

3.91 (148 ratings)

Eating Out

4.24 (85 ratings)

Ski School Quality

4.00 (3 ratings)

Beginners

4.52 (28 ratings)

Intermediates

4.37 (67 ratings)

Advanced

4.36 (58 ratings)

Experts

4.34 (37 ratings)

Snowboarders

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What Skiers Say About Fernie Alpine

Fernie draws predominantly advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders seeking powder and off-piste terrain, particularly tree runs and bowl skiing. Reviews consistently praise snow quality, minimal lift queues, and the variety of challenging terrain across five bowls. Users note the resort is quieter than major destinations, with a friendly local atmosphere and proximity to the town of Fernie. Common criticisms include expensive lift tickets, dated or slow lifts, limited groomed runs for intermediates, and variable conditions including occasional rain at lower elevations. Beginners find limited suitable terrain.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

powder and snow quality
off-piste and tree skiing
minimal lift queues
terrain variety
quiet slopes
friendly staff and atmosphere
expensive lift tickets
slow or dated lifts
limited groomed runs
rain and variable conditions
limited beginner terrain

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Camdyn

advanced snowboarder 🏂

Feb, 1 2025

The powder bowls are next level. Its also a quiter hill which makes finding powder easy. Theres lots of advanced terrain for the best. Absolutely love this resort.

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Hugh

expert skier ⛷️

Feb, 1 2025

Its amazing, went over new years with sum buddys didnt get a lot of snow but from the wind everything was all filed in every day.

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Jenna

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 31 2025

Gone to Fernie a few times over the years. The town is picturesque with some great coffee shops and places to eat. Ive always stayed in town and the drive to the hill is manageable and parking hasnt been an issue when Ive gone. Love that there is no gondola, lifts are fast and the runs are fantastic. Definitely would recommend, I think there is something for every level at Fernie.

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4.0

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Cathleen

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 30 2025

Fernie is an all around great place to visit. The ski hill accommodates all skier levels and has a vast variety of environments. There are great accommodations right on the hill as well as in the town itself. The town of Fernie offers so much and its great to stroll up and down the main drag. No matter where you are skiing the views are incredible. Its a huge mountain with a small town feel.

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Kaylum

advanced snowboarder 🏂

Jan, 29 2025

Our overall experience was awesome! The people are great, never had any problems. The riding is awesome, lots of choices. And there's deals all the time so, we found great value in choosing Fernie for a weekend trip.

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5.0

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Tracy

advanced snowboarder 🏂

Jan, 29 2025

The bowls are extremely fun. When we went, there was so much powder that the polar express chair was not open, so I was not able to experience the summit. We did many tree runs and the skiers and snowboarders were very respectful and nice. Groomed runs were also amazing, just less powder. Food is reasonable for a ski resort, they even have sushi!

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4.0

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Fiona

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 28 2025

Great resort. No queues! Not a beginners hill. Good mix of groomed, and glade skiing. Quaint historic town, friendly folk.

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Shannon

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 28 2025

Fernie has amazing powder and the town has a great vibe. This is a well kept secret with not a lot of tourists. Well worth the trip.

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5.0

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Hanna

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 27 2025

Fernie Alpine Resort is by far my favourite resort. The powder is the best and most reliable I've found in Canada. The variety of runs is extremely nice given it's all ok the same mountain; from steep chutes to much more mellow greens, and theres always somewhere new to explore. Its never too crowded and you can always find somewhere more hidden so you actually get to enjoy the mountain instead of waiting in lines. Perfect mix of chill vibes and epic terrain.

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4.0

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Vanessa

intermediate skier ⛷️

Jan, 26 2025

Fernie Alpine is a fantastic resort! Really good vibes. The staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The powder is amazing! However some of the lifts are long and slow making it hard to get lots of quick laps in but still such great elevation and views. Lots of intermediate-to advanced skiing. Lots to do in town that is 5 minutes away from the base. Shuttles make everything really accessible and easy if you dont have a car. Great for larger groups too as you can rent great places in town or at the base. Something for everyone in Fernie. Great skin and great views!

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4.0

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Stephanie

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 21 2025

Great Bowls! Love how the mountain kind of has sections and chairs with terrain targeted to ability level together.Such a fun natural playground

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4.0

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Ian

intermediate snowboarder 🏂

Jan, 20 2025

We have boarded on Fernie four times and keep going back. It has the most varied terrain and spectacular scenery of any of the Canadian resorts and a wholly authentic town which and is very different from a purpose made ski resort. Its a bit off the beaten track so people that visit want to visit. Locals are very friendly , lift queues are normally small except pow days. Fernie is an authentic Canadian winter sports destination.

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Vanessa

advanced snowboarder 🏂

Jan, 20 2025

Fernie has a beautiful town nearby, and the hills are fantastic. Most are more advanced, so not many kids or families. There is so much to explore and impressive bowls.

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Michael

expert skier ⛷️

Jan, 19 2025

I lived the ski hill. Biff piste ski areas with fresh snow. Apres ski was great. The town is 5 mins from resort. I will go again for sure

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Megan

intermediate skier ⛷️

Jan, 19 2025

I love this resort ! It is so fun to ski in Canada ! One of the best hills and close enough to the US you can drive to Montana and ski whitefish

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4.0

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Doug

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 19 2025

A real skiers mountain. Plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Great snap and low crowds make this a must visit resort.

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Rob

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 18 2025

Fernie is a great resort with many different terrain options. The nightlife it's decent, the staff friendly, and the food options are good. The accommodations at the resort are a little on the expensive side, but it's worth it for such a great experience

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Tyse

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 17 2025

Lovely mountain, one of the best in Canada for sure. I loved waking up on the hill and just getting at it.

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Neil

advanced snowboarder 🏂

Jan, 17 2025

So much snow this place is steep and deep with amazing open tree runs One of British Columbias quieter resorts, but still next level with one of the main jumps at the top of the resort called Air Canada definitely an intermediate to advance resort.

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Rick

expert snowboarder 🏂

Jan, 16 2025

Great mountain for accessing challenging expert terrain throughout the mountain. Lots of space and never huge crowds with stashes of snow everywhere. Justin fun mountain to ride.

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