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Fernie

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Fernie Ski Resort Guide

Fernie, Canada

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length220km
Highest Lift1,930m
Resort Height1,070m
 Nearest AirportsCanadian Rockies and Glacier Park
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Fernie

The ski area of Fernie is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 1,070m, with 220km of marked runs.

Summary

Fernie is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Canada and has direct access to 220km 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 4cm, expected on 14 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Fernie Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
47
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
36
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
23
Downhill
Total Length
220km
Cross Country
Total Length
14km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Fernie Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,930m
Lowest Piste1,070m
Resort Altitude (Fernie)1,070m
Max Vertical860m

Ski Slope Aspects

NE

Fernie has ski slopes facing north-east (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Fernie
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 29 November 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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