Ski Fernie BC and Stay With Us!
Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. The city of Calgary is a 3.5 hour drive away and Canadian Rockies International Airport is 1.25 hours away. Fernie is consistently voted as one of the top ski resorts in North America and is best known for its legendary powder.
Photo Henry Georgi (Courtesy RCR)
Wake up and live your snow dream in Fernie with 111 runs, 5 alpine bowls and 30 feet of powder a year. Fernie offers world-class big-mountain skiing with a number of trails that lead to virtually untouched alpine bowls, and has numerous gladed areas for amazing deep powder skiing and riding.
The town of Fernie celebrates the winter months with a variety of festivals, events and parties and was called "North America's coolest town" by Rolling Stone Magazine (2000).
Fernie BC Ski Vacation Accommodations
High Country Properties is proud to offer "Premier" ski-in/ski-out accommodation at Timberline Lodges, Thunder Ridge Chalets, Snow Creek Lodge, Snow Creek Cabins, Polar Peak Lodges and in a handful of luxurious resort homes. All properties offer full kitchens, gas fireplaces, BBQ's and balconies. Whether you are looking for a cozy studio for two, or a breathtaking luxury home for multiple families or groups we have your Fernie ski rental accommodations covered like a fresh blanket of snow.
Fernie Alpine Resort Key Statistics
| Average Snowfall | 29 Feet (875cm) of average snowfall each season |
|---|---|
| Ski Season | December to April |
| Lift Operation | 9am – 4pm |
| Terrain | 2504 acres of skiing with 5 huge alpine bowls. 111 runs ranging from beginner through to expert |
| Base Elevation | 1068 m / 3500 ft |
| Top Elevation | 1925 m / 6316 ft |
| Vertical | 857 m / 2816 ft |
| Longest Run | 5 km |
| Nordic Skiing | 14 km of groomed and track-set trails |
| Total Number of Lifts | 10 (2 high-speed quads, 2 quad chairs, 2 triple chairs, 4 surface lifts) |
Beyond Skiing and Riding:
Cat skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dogsled tours, snowshoe safaris and snowshoe fondue tours, cross-country skiing, snowmobile tours, helicopter tours, dinner in an igloo.
Photo Henry Georgi (Courtesy RCR)
Fernie Alpine Resort Awards & Accolades:
- Ranked 5th out of the top 25 resorts in North America – Skiing Magazine (2007)
- One of the top 6 powder destinations on the planet – Fall Line Skiing Magazine (2007)
- "Best powder" – Ski Canada Magazine (2007)
- North American "Resort of the Year" – UK Good Skiing and Snowboarding Guide (2004)
- In the top 20 dream towns – Outside Magazine (2004)
- Ranked #6 for powder snow in North America – Skiing Magazine (2002)
- #3 in the Top 10 Guide to the Best Ski Destinations – CNN.com (2002)
- "North America's coolest town" – Rolling Stone Magazine (2000)
