Fernie Alpine Resort

Five legendary alpine bowls, deep BC powder, and a charming heritage town make Fernie one of the Canadian Rockies' favourite freeride destinations.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,075m (3,527ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,134m (7,001ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,068m (3,504ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,067cm (420in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
142
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
10
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
2,656 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%

Best For

Expert TerrainPowder

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Fernie Alpine Resort's heaviest snowfall lands in January.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Jan
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: Environment Canada, climate normals (1981–2010).

Location

Fernie sits in the southern Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, in the Elk Valley near the Alberta border. The terrain is high-alpine and continental, rising from a forested valley floor to open bowls well above the tree line.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Cranbrook (YXC), about an hour from the resort by road.

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