British ColumbiaCanada
Fernie Alpine Resort
About Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort is a ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. It offers 3,550 feet of vertical drop, 2,500 skiable acres, 145 marked runs, served by 10 lifts, with an average of about 348" of snow a year. Kootenay resort with five alpine bowls, glades and chutes, 3,550 feet of vertical and more than half its terrain rated advanced or above.
Why Visit Fernie Alpine Resort?
- 145 runs with 3,550ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 348"
- 2,500 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 10 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
7,001ft
Summit Elevation
2,134m
3,451ft
Base Elevation
1,052m
3,550ft
Vertical Drop
1,082m
2,500 acres
Skiable Area
1,011.72 ha
145
Total Runs
3.1mi
Longest Run
5km
10
Lifts
348"
Avg. Snowfall
884cm annually
How Fernie Alpine Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
13%
30%
57%
●Beginner
13% of trails
■Intermediate
30% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
57% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 5, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Fernie Alpine Resort
By Car
Fernie Alpine Resort is in British Columbia, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude49.4628
Longitude-115.0876
RegionBritish Columbia, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Fernie Alpine Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Fernie Alpine Resort averages 348" of snowfall a year.
Fernie Alpine Resort rates 13% of its terrain as beginner, across 145 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Fernie Alpine Resort averages 348" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,001 ft.
Fernie Alpine Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 49.4628, -115.0876.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Fernie Alpine Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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