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Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort
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Temporarily closedClosed until Nov 28, 2024
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Deep in the snow, high up on the Powder Highway, lies Fernie Alpine Resort. With 37 feet of perfect powder, stunning scenery, 5 huge alpine bowls and endless downhill thigh burning runs. Don't miss an opportunity to fall in love with Fernie, start in the large Learning Area at the base of the mountain serviced by its own poma lift, once comfortable you have a huge resort full of secret powder pockets and hidden mountain spots to keep you occupied throughout your skiing/riding career! Find out why Fernie has been named as a Top 25 Ski Town in the World, Best Winter Trip and Coolest Town in North America in recent years. Also open in the summer months for lift accessed mountain biking and hiking.
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Rikki R
Airdrie, Canada25 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We booked a sleigh ride through Guest Services for Christmas Eve 2019. We have made sleigh rides a Christmas tradition for our family and have tried many different locations through British Columbia. This was by far the WORST experience we have ever had. First, the trails were SO icy that the sleigh was sliding sideways down the mountain and the horses had to continuously GALLOP to keep themselves upright. There were many many times I believed the sleigh was about to slide off of the trail or flip entirely. The sleigh ride operator obviously had zero concern for passengers, because anyone with any common sense would not have been taking guests on this ride in these conditions. We have a 3 year old and a 7 month old baby and my husband had to hold both of them because I felt like if we flipped, I wouldn't be able to protect my children. I was very very afraid and my husband, who is not easily frightened, told me after the ride that he was planning how he would protect our kids when we slid off the trail. The second thing about this ride was that it was no longer than about 12 minutes. Any sleigh ride I have been on has been a minimum of 45 minutes, not that I would have wanted this experience to last any longer. It is just disappointing that there was no indication of length on the website or when booking over the phone. Immediately after the ride I went to guest services to let them know the experience we had and to ask for our money back. I was told there was no manager on duty, but they took my info and told me the manager would contact me after Christmas. I tried to call at the beginning of January and left a message. I have since tried calling a few more times and no one will answer or get back in touch with me. This has obviously left a very bad taste in my mouth and my family and I will not be returning to Fernie mountain.
Written February 2, 2020
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Jose P
Burnaby, Canada245 contributions
Jul 2020
Visited the resort in July . planning to do some hiking, but unfortunately only one chair lift was open, was a little expensive and far away from the trail I was planning to do. Ended up just walking around, not hiking at all.
Written July 6, 2020
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bikingmom
Cleveland, OH737 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Unfortunately we did not have great weather for our 2 days of skiing here. First day the snow was good, but the entire mountain was in a cloud and the 2nd day it was so warmed that it rained all day. We loved the lay out and the relaxed vibe this resort has. Easy to figure out and a lot of terrain for all levels of skiing. There is really no on mountain food options, so the base is where we ate. Our best meal was at “ The Rusty Edge “ right by the Elk lift. Parking is free and easy. The resort is an easy 3 mile drive away from the town. Lockers available to rent. A lot of people just gear up in the parking lot and head to the slopes, all the lifts are right at the base. Super easy.
Written January 14, 2023
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bikingmom
Cleveland, OH737 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The few days we were here the mountain received a lot of snow, after the grooming . Great for some, but not for more of a blue/green skier like me. The other issue is the Timber Bowl Express quad was the only high speed lift and it took me too very steep ungroomed blue runs. I basically ended up skiing off the Elk Quad for 2 days, a slow lift but at least the runs were good. We ate at the Lost Boys cafe one day for lunch, service was very slow, but the food was good and the views were amazing. Bathroom is not in the cafe, it is across the way and is a pit toilet.
parking is free and there is a common area to leave your gear for free in the Griz Day Lodge. We ended up eating here as well , inexpensive compared to the other places to eat and just as good.
parking is free and there is a common area to leave your gear for free in the Griz Day Lodge. We ended up eating here as well , inexpensive compared to the other places to eat and just as good.
Written January 22, 2024
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Ken B
Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica9 contributions
Jan 2021
Had a fabulous 3 days on the Fernie Alpine Resort hills. The resort is following strict Covid procedures and we felt very safe on the hill. The conditions for skiing and boarding were excellent supported by great weather. Excellent experience.
Written January 28, 2021
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Thanks for the nice review - we are so glad that you enjoyed a fun and safe visit to Fernie Alpine Resort! Hope to see you on the mountain again in the future.
Written February 15, 2021
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o2floss
Toronto, Canada20 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
A group of us came to Fernie to ski for a week. The hill is great but the village is full of many employees who wish they had something better to do. Not all of course but the ones in the place that serves Starbucks coffee are the worst. Customer service in that place does not exist. There was nowhere in town to get a proper breakfast and that includes the city of Fernie. As far as dinners are concerned your choice at the hill is two places and they blame it all on Covid however other resorts in British Columbia are wide open. I was first at Fernie in 2003 and from then until now absolutely nothing in a positive way has happened. I definitely would not recommend going there when there are so many far better places to go. All the lifts are outdated except for one and the grooming is poor.
Written March 6, 2022
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Jimmy o
2 contributions
Dec 2021
My family and I have been to numerous mountain destinations in western Canada/USA. This resort missed the mark on delivering a confident experience with marking their runs appropriately. Great for the experience skier/snowboarder, but challenging for a family, unfamiliar with the resort.
Written December 28, 2021
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Mitchell B
St. Catharines, Canada10 contributions
Dec 2021
This ski resort is absolutely amazing. So much good terrain, every bowl has something different. I spent a whole season here and grew to love it more and more the longer I stayed. This ski hill has a special place in my heart, I love it!
Written April 19, 2022
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Lauren
Hamilton, Canada137 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Fernie is one of the best places to ski in Western Canada. Awesome skiing, nice snow, and not busy! Hardly any lift lines even during a holiday week. Awesome bowl skiing with super open sections above the tree line. The resort is located close to town making it easily accessible. We would recommend Fernie to anyone!
Written February 20, 2020
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Chas G
Arlington, VA51 contributions
Dec 2019
The Best Place we have been in terms of being laid back. The staff were all great and very helpful. The Group Ski and Rental folks were superb. lift operators attentive and at it. The only down side were the guys in the yellow jackets chasing smokers away with a nasty attitude. Be wary of them. A little power is corrupting for these dudes.
Written January 26, 2020
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How's the snow during the Holidays in Fernie ? Do they already have a nice amount to make the tracks skiable ? Tks
Written September 21, 2023
Is this a good mountain for improving powder skills and CAT skiing? Recommendations for decent but reasonably priced lodging? Is there any public transportation?
Written November 23, 2019
Excellent mountain for powder skiing (of course, weather dependant) and many Cat skiing companies. Lots of great options for accommodations hill side and in the town. VRBO lists many condos and there are several other sites or hotel/condo direct. Beautiful town. You will not be disappointed with Fernie in the summer or winter.
Written November 25, 2019
I didn’t see any tubing .. the base is quite small compared to other ski resorts so I think I would have noticed
Written November 26, 2018
Would you recommend renting skis from the resort or in town of Fernie? If latter, any specific recommendations? Looking for mid-level equipment for my children....
Written January 15, 2018
The service is amazing at the rental shop in the hill. If you’re staying at Lizard Creek there’s one right by the ski out door. They are very exact and will find the perfect fit for your kids. They ask for their weight age and level of expertise. They’ll work the skis until your children are as comfortable as possible. It’s so much easier upon checkout. They also offer overnight repairs and tuning just in case you find yourself in need. This saves you a trip into town. I would 100% recommend the rental shop on the hill.
Written January 20, 2018
Hi, bargegirlflaneuse. What would you like to know about this attraction?
During Winter, do they have a regular shuttle bus that runs from the resort into town, especially evenings?
Written November 18, 2017
We have 3 couples that want to spend 3 nite and ski at Fernie
We would like to rent a house or condo with 3 bedrooms. Preferably on the Mt if possible.
Hot tub available. Reasonable prices. Not fancy or expensive.
Thank you
Diana
Written January 14, 2017
So awesome! lots of options for sure. Have you checked out selection on Fernie Alpine Resort website yet? thanks for interest in Fernie!
Written January 17, 2017
Great anytime but sweet for sure right now! In regular years March was the historic month for the most snow but with 37 feet of snow a year every month is fun! Enjoy!
Written January 3, 2017
when does the ski season start this year?
Written November 15, 2016
Vince M
Fernie, Canada
5 contributions
Opening day has been penciled in for Dec 2nd.
Written November 18, 2016
We live in Mont tremblant Que...staying in silverstar for 6 months this winter...when do you open this year and do you have any reciprocal agreement with silver star
Written October 22, 2016
that is wonderful! we are open from early December through to mid April each winter. We have special lodging and lift packages and you can purchase tickets on-line with a savings. We do not have a reciprocal with Silver Star but do for our card-holders and Season Pass holders have a special rate for other RCR Resorts
Written January 4, 2017
Anyone tell me how much it costs to park at the parking lots on the hill during ski season?
Staying in town and hired big SUV and not really fancying the bus up and down
Been numerous times but either stayed on hill or used bus before. Not had car before
Thanks
Written October 15, 2016
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