Fernie Ski Resort Guide

This resort is good for...

  • Experts
  • Families
  • Intermediates
  • Snowboarders
  • Snow reliability
  • Beginners

Ski runs

Beginner runs: 32
Intermediate runs: 43
Advanced runs: 32
Total number of runs: 107
Runs open: 100%

Ski lifts

Total number of lifts: 10
Chairs: 6
Drags: 4
Parks: 1

Snow report 9 Feb 2010

  • Last Snow: 3 Feb 2010
  • Lower Snow Depth:208cm
  • Upper Snow Depth:218cm
  • Surface Condition:compact old snow

Introduction

Fernie boasts an impressive snow record and has built a worldwide reputation as one of the planet's best spots for ‘steep and deep' terrain. But for all ability levels, this resort is a good bet if you're looking for powder and small-town Canadian charm.

The skiing is based a few kilometres from Fernie itself and a purpose-built slopeside village has grown over the past decade. Visitors can base themselves in either - the town has more character, but staying in the resort avoids the daily drive up to the mountain.

Where in the world?

Fernie is located in western Canada, in British Columbia's southeastern corner. The town lies in the Elk Valley, in the Lizard Range of the Rocky Mountains. Fernie is around 60km (37 miles) from the Alberta and US borders, and a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Calgary.

Fernie Weather

  Base   Summit
  Weather Temp Wind   Weather Temp Wind
Day -2°C 10kph   -6°C 18kph
Night -4°C 7kph   -4°C 18kph
  Base   Summit
  Weather Temp Wind   Weather Temp Wind
Day 1°C 7kph   -4°C 14kph
Night -12°C 9kph   -3°C 22kph
  Base   Summit
  Weather Temp Wind   Weather Temp Wind
Day 1°C 15kph   -3°C 25kph
Night -4°C 6kph   -3°C 13kph
  Base   Summit
  Weather Temp Wind   Weather Temp Wind
Day 1°C 9kph   -3°C 18kph
Night -5°C 11kph   -3°C 18kph
  Base   Summit
  Weather Temp Wind   Weather Temp Wind
Day 1°C 9kph   -3°C 20kph
Night -3°C 13kph   -5°C 23kph
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