FERNIE
📍Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vertical drop
- 3,550 ft
- Skiable terrain
- Over 2,500 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 348 in
- Lifts
- 10
THE VIBE
Fernie Alpine Resort spreads across five massive alpine bowls on Lizard Range in the Canadian Rockies of southeastern British Columbia. It averages nearly 30 feet of annual snowfall and is legitimately one of the best powder destinations in North America. The town of Fernie is an authentic old coal-mining village turned ski town, free of resort-village artifice. Advanced skiers will find endless steep chutes, open bowls, and deep tree skiing.
Best For
- ✓Powder chasers
- ✓Advanced and expert skiers
- ✓Anyone who values authentic ski-town vibes over luxury
Skip If
- ✗You need slopeside luxury hotels
- ✗You want easy access from a major airport
TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE
Regional snowpack via Ventusky
Approximate trail mix.
Difficulty Split
Mountain specs
Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.
Resort-reported snow
BASE TRACKER
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SEASON PLANNING
Typically early December to mid April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
A few more reasons to be here.
Explore local events →MUST-SKI RUNS
Currie Bowl
Wide-open alpine bowl with steep entries and bottomless powder on storm days
Falling Star
Long steep gladed run through old-growth trees in Timber Bowl
Lizard Bowl
Huge open bowl that is accessible to strong intermediates with incredible scenery
Another season up here
BEYOND WINTER
Chairlift-access hiking and sightseeing, downhill mountain biking and family mountain attractions.
Before you go: Timber Chair summer access is on weekends and statutory holidays.