Here I am back in UK after taking myself out of work for 6 weeks and spending god knows how many Canada dollars to be taught by the finest CSIA Fernie Ski Instructors, my skiing clearly is still as shit as it was 6 weeks ago!! Fernie Alpine Resort features the largest alpine bowl skiing experience in the Canadian Rockies. Definitely coming back.
Ended up just walking around, not hiking at all. So, we got to see it and ski it in bad (icy) to very good conditions. We were looking forward to amazing dry powder at Fernie, but mother nature did not provide the white stuff. Food options in Fernie are limited but expanding as this area becomes more popular. The terrain is made up of a set of bowls that are separated by steep ridges. They had a well maintained facility.
Fernie averages 88% open at Christmas and is less than half open by Christmas in about 15% of seasons, which is an excellent record. Located in the spectacular Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, Fernie Alpine Resort is a world-class, destination ski resort with an authentic ski town atmosphere and tonnes of history including the legends of the Griz, Ghostrider, & Sasquatch - all believed to live here.
With breathtaking bowl after breathtaking bowl across the mountain ridge line, you could make Fernie Alpine your main vacation destination. Fernie Alpine Resort – News and updates on FAR, the world renowned destination for skiing and snowboarding located in Fernie. .css-1o5pw2t{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(187,186,192,1);}.css-1o5pw2t::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1o5pw2t::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t:hover,.css-1o5pw2t:focus{fill:rgba(117,114,128,1);}.
The drawbacks come in the form of rain rather than snow, frequent bowl closures (due to very real inbounds avalanche hazard), the occasional 20+ minute lift line up, and an ownership group that doesn't mind cutting costs at the expense of customer service.If I were to make suggestions to those considering venturing forth it would be to look for the following:-the official website provides distorted information at best.
As you would expect we ski every year around the world (for 26 years) and usually only make repeat visits if we really like a place. “The mountain isn't as high tech as Whistler, Lake Louise or Sunshine, but that's part of the charm.” in 7 reviews, “Because it never (rarely) gets above freezing, the snow never melts and remains airy and fluffy for DAYS after the last snow dump.” in 6 reviews, “Some Pro Tips: Unlike most skiers and riders, we did not go over to the chute but instead led a group of Swedes into the Snake Glade area that feeds the chute. One of my photos is taken from our hotel and the bowl layout is pretty easy to see.We stayed in town which is about ten minutes away by car or shuttle. Bliss. Fernie Alpine Resort is famous for its big snowfalls and extensive terrain, from easy green runs to double blacks!
Would be 5 star but base area lodge is basic and food is below average. After weeks of my 'silly' complaint acting like a 2019 woman power idiot, no doubt Mr Mende did the right thing to ignore me, Mr Mende kept his cool with a professional mind, he took up the position as my examiner and failed my exam, although I received zero warning during my whole 5 weeks training. The terrain is made up of a set of bowls that are separated by steep ridges.
You are surrounded by mountains. In truth, Fernie is a skier’s mountain with some of the best high-alpine, lift-serviced advanced terrain in B.C.
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. Stopped by to visit Fernie Ski Resort.
If you want to relax in the tub and have a few beers after hours, they'll come around to shut it down eventually, but have never been to sticky on the 10pm closure time. Great comes in the form of abundant precipitation, excellent terrain, great glades when things get opaque, and a generally relaxed atmosphere.
Let's ask the Griz for another #powder dump so we can get more shots like this!
#lovefernie @robheule, "Warm at the top and the grooming is fantastic" Quote & FAR Patrol. The resort is just 5km from the quaint town of Fernie with a local ski shuttle operating day and evening.