Fernie ski resort, Canada

The City of Fernie has a long and interesting history and the resort attracts a number of visitors for that reason. The City of Fernie is located in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Fernie Alpine resort is located near the town of Fernie in the province of British Columbia , Canada.

The average, annual snowfall in this part of Canada is reportedly the highest among ski resorts in the Rockies at 29 feet. Fernie resort has a skiable area of 2504 feet with a vertical drop of almost three thousand feet. The resort has a 114 trails or runs, the longest of which is five kilometres. 30% of the terrain is for novices, 40% for intermediate skiers and 30% for advanced skiers – more expert than many terrains. The resort has ten lifts and is made up of two high speed quad chairs, 2 quad and 2 triple chairs and 4 surface lifts.

The resort has nine on hill full service restaurants for you to choose from and one shop, there is also a winter snow school for those new to skiing and snowboarding. There is also the opportunity to rent equipment or to have your own repaired in case of an accident. Childcare is available on the main floor of the Cornerstone lodge.

Ernie offers vacation packages and world class accommodation consisting of luxurious on mountain lodging as well as condo style living with ski in ski out advantages. There are also economy rooms available for those on a In the summer time there are further activities at Fernie, including hiking and mountain biking.