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Fernie Alpine Resort
Serious powderhounds make the trek to the southeastern corner of BC to ski at Fernie Alpine Resort.
Nearly nine metres (30 feet) of snow blankets this resort each year, ranking it among the snowiest ski destinations in Canada. A must? Ride up the Polar Peak chairlift to one the highest peaks in the Lizard Range, and carve the steep and deep from 1,082 metres (3,550 feet).
Beyond the slopes, you can hop on a snowmobile or soak up the culture of a BC mountain town. The little town of Fernie is a hotspot for theatre, art galleries, and dining.
Resort Details
Terrain 1,013ha/2,500+ac
Elevation 2,134m/7,000ft
Annual Snowfall 899cm/354in
Vertical 1,082m/3,550ft
Lifts/Runs 10/142
Longest Run 5km/3mi
Nearest Airports
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) Calgary International Airport (YYC) Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Difficulty
Beginner
30% Intermediate 40%
Advanced 30%
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