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Resort Attributes

Season:
Opens 6 December 2008 - 14 April 2009
Average Snowfall:
8.75m / 29ft
Vertical Drop:
857m / 2,816ft
Base Elevation:
1,068m / 3,500ft
Summit Elevation:
1,925m / 6,316ft
Skiable Area:
1,064h / 2,504a
Total Trails:
107 + 5 bowls
Longest Run:
5km / 3mi
Beginner Terrain:
30%
Intermediate Terrain:
40%
Advanced Terrain:
30%
Lifts:
10
Uphill Capacity:
13,716 people per hour
Cross-Country Trails:
14km / 8.7mi
Tubing Park:
no

Fernie Alpine Resort

Apart from skiing and boarding, there are loads of fun adventures to be had at Fernie Alpine Resort. 

 

Whether it be the après ski scene, the extensive range of on-mountain events and activities or the ever-popular annual Griz Days Festival, your social calendar in Fernie is always full!



 

Because we know the region, at Ski Tours Canada we can assist you with many other great activities and entertainment opportunities you might like to experience during your holiday at Fernie Alpine Resort.

 

ON MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES

Choose from any number of on-mountain activities including:

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Dogsled tours
  • On-mountain photographs
  • Kids night out

 

Ski Tours Canada will also include details of the weekly calendar of events at Fernie Alpine Ski Resort in your travel documentation.

  

OFF MOUNTAIN ESCAPES

Ski Tours Canada has the experience and local knowledge to co-ordinate tours off the mountain for clients wishing to take some time out from the alpine activities and enjoy some of the fascinating features of the Kootenay Rockies.

 

Off-mountain activities include:

  • Heli tours
  • Back-country tours
  • Snowmobile tours
  • Ice fishing by snowmobile
  • Live ice hockey games
  • Art exhibitions
  • Theatre
  • Aquatic Centre
  • Curling
  • Yoga
  • Climbing wall
  • Museum

 

The Kootenay Rockies are so much more than the picture postcard view of awesome mountain peaks, tranquil lakes, amazing snow and wild rivers.

 

Enjoy the mountain paradise with a multitude of recreational possibilities in all seasons. The towns around here are small, the people friendly and life moves at a significantly slower pace. If you have the chance to visit in summer, consider:

  • Boating on surrounding lakes and rivers
  • Back-country skiing or snowmobiling
  • Canoeing and kayaking caving
  • Fishing with local guides
  • Golf
  • Hiking & mountain biking
  • Wildlife viewing - grizzlies and bald eagles
  • Whitewater rafting

 

Whatever you wish, Ski Tours Canada can design the perfect holiday plan for you.

 

Remember, our aim is to make your holiday experience the best ever – leave the planning and research to the specialists at Ski Tours Canada.