Fernie Skiing (Downhill)
Downhill Skiing at Fernie Alpine Resort, Henry Georgi photo
In Fernie , life revolves around the vast amounts of powder that accumulate in and around this high mountain valley - everyone skis or snowboards here. The locals have an unofficial rule: when there's 20cm/8in or more of new snow overnight, the meeting moves to the mountain. With an average annual snowfall of 8.75 m/29ft of snow, does anyone ever go to work? Fernie Alpine Resort Tagged #6 by US adventure travel magazine, Outside's list of North America's 15 best ski resorts, Fernie Alpine Resort spreads out under the rocky crest of the Lizard Range. The resort boasts 875m/2816ft of vertical, with 114 trails spread over approximately 1000ha/2500ac. In addition to abundant glades and chutes, and its five huge bowls, the resort has a newly expanded rail park and 14km/9mi of groomed cross-country ski trails. There is no shortage of long, easy, beginner and intermediate runs, but advanced skiers will find ample steeps here, with plenty of black diamond and double black diamond runs. The mountain is comprised of 30% novice, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced terrain.
The Lost Boys Café, at the top of the Timber Bowl Express Chair, is a great place to take a break, get warmed up and enjoy lunch with a view.
The village at the resort is a blend of old and new, with more emphasis on the new. In recent years, there has been a significant expansion of food services and ski in/ski out accommodation . Meanwhile, at the other end of the seniority spectrum, the Griz Bar , which has live music on weekends, has been a popular après ski hangout in the village since 1962.
Ski Rentals A full selection of rental equipment is available from both the Quest and the RCR rental shop in the village, and from the Ski Base on 2nd Ave, downtown.
Fernie Skiing (Downhill)
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Fernie Alpine Resort is regularly ranked as one of the top ski resorts in North America. With over 8.78 m (29 ft of snow), Fernie offers 1,006 ha (2,504 skiable ac), ski-in/ski-out accommodations & a legendary ski town atmosphere. We offer gentle terrain for families & beginners, a wide variety of intermediate runs, glades, steeps & chutes for advanced & expert skiers. With restaurants, daycare, rentals, retail, ski school, cafes & other amenities all on-site. Fernie is your next ultimate ski & snowboard destination.
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One night's accommodation & one day's skiing starting from $112 per person/per day.
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Enjoy cat skiing, boarding & fantastic backcountry skiing. The terrain is predominately gladded tree skiing, with occasional tree bands leading into open chutes, suitable for advanced intermediate to advanced type skiers. Trips consist of a full day of cat skiing, lunch & the use of avalanche transceivers. Single & multi-day options are available. The backcountry lodge features a large living area, dining room & eight bedrooms (3 with private bathrooms). Transfers to/from the lodge & cat ski rentals are extra. Fernie Wilderness Adventures also offers ice fishing & wildlife viewing packages & fly-fishing float trips in the summer.
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Free Cat Skiing Contest at Fernie Wilderness Adventures
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For nearly 20 years, Island Lake Catskiing has consistently provided guests with some of the best wilderness adventure experiences anywhere. The magnificent peaks of the Lizard Range in the BC Rocky Mountains tower over 2828 ha (7000 ac) of privately owned bowls, valleys and gladed meadows, perfect for skiing/boarding. The deep, dry powder of Island Lake has become a thing of legend producing some of the most incredible images of powder skiing ever caught on film. Island Lake is the ultimate catskiing experience, one that goes beyond amazing skiing with luxurious wilderness lodges, exquisite dining, & a full-service spa.
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Combining the legendary powder with the western culture of the Canadian Rockies, Powder Cowboy Catskiing is truly a unique experience. With over 6,000 ac of skiable terrain & just 24 guests, your 8-14 daily runs will become your most memorable.
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The Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge invites you and your family to experience an unforgettable stay amidst the legendary Rocky Mountains in Fernie, British Columbia. We offer one bedroom executive suites, jetted tub theme suites and rooms with kitchenettes, fireplaces and balconies; choose from 19 rooms types for the one that fits you best. We are ideally located next door to Fernie Golf & Country Club, moments from the shopping district and only 8 kilometres from Fernie Alpine Resort for any number of outdoor winter activities. Golf packages available.
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Lodging Rates (subject to change): $135.99 - $285.99