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· Fernie ·
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Fernie
CANADA
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Fernie in Canada. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Fernie in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1065 m
- 1065-1925 m
- 10
- 2504 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Calgary (3h)
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
Good points
- Excellent snow record
- Uncrowded slopes
- Deep and steep for experts
Not so good
- No high mileage runs for intermediates
- Lack of good mountain restaurants
- After big dump of snowfall, some areas become closed
Description
Fernie is well known amongst the expert skier for it's deep and steep terrain. Its slopes are usually uncrowded and backed up by an excellent snow record. The resort centre is located 5km away, but there is a small alpine resort at the foot of the mountains providing a small selection of bars and restaurants. The skiing accommodates beginners and experts extremely well, with a good selection to keep most intermediates occupied.
