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Ski Fernie Alpine Resort is situated in the SE corner of the B.C. Rocky Mountains. It has a reputation for excellent powder skiing. Total vertical drop is a little over 850 m (2800 ft), with a top elevation of around 1925 m (6300 ft).

Average annual snowfall is about 875 cm (almost 29 ft), to enjoy on 2,504 acres.

View the details about the Lift Count , Terrain and Snow Fall, Night Skiing, Ski Trails and Distribution, Adult Pass Rates, Youth Pass Rates, Child Pass Rates and Senior Pass Rates.

Owner Direct Vacation Rentals offers an assortment of Ski Fernie accommodation.

Ski Fernie offers great mountain biking for everyone, with some of the best mountain trails in the Canadian Rockies.

The season begins June 20 on the 26 maintained trails (beginner to expert), which are available by lift access. Fernie hosts numerous mountain biking events.

View the 'Rules of the Trail'.

The hiking and horseback riding around Fernie is spectacular with a multitude of wildlife species, mountain meadows full of wildflowers, and forests of spruce, fir and old growth cedars.

View the 'Hiking Tips' and 'Bear Tips'.

There are many ways to enjoy the winter at Fernie. The family can have fun in a sleigh pulled by Belgian and Percheron draft horses or take an evening snowmobile tour. Traditional forms of travel such as dogsledding or snowshoeing tours are a wonderful way to experience the spectacular mountain scenery.

In the summertime the Rocky Mountain rivers in the Fernie area offer a wide range of paddling experiences, from gentle and relaxing float trips to challenging whitewater rafting trips for the more experienced paddler.

Fishing is available on a variety of easily accessible nearby lakes plus fly-fishing in the beautiful Elk Valley. Guided trips on the Elk, Wigwam and Flathead Rivers are available.

Another popular summer activity is playing on one of the local Golf Courses, including the 18 hole course at Fernie Golf & Country Club, with it's spectacular mountain views in every direction.

The ski hill itself is about 5 km from the town of Fernie, population 5200.

Many of the buildings in the downtown neighbourhood are originals that have stood for almost 100 years.

The town has over 25 restaurants, 4 coffee shops, a movie theatre, 10 bars, over 100 retail stores, indoor aquatic center (with water slide and 28-person hot tub), fitness center, bowling alley, tennis courts, and 5 parks.

The Fernie ski area is criss-crossed with biking, hiking and snowmobile trails that offer a variety of terrain for all levels of cross-country skiing.