Fernie Alpine Resort, Canada
Driving directions
From Calgary drive to Okotoks & then Sparwood Calgary to resort is 188 miles (300km). 5 3/4 hours drive time.
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Flying
Fly to Calgary International. Transfer time to resort is 3 hours. Local airport is Cranbrook (Air Canada fly into) about 1hr away
By bus/coach
A bus service from Calgary runs twice daily and is operated by Greyhound Bus Lines Or private bus from airport direct to resort $112 return, contact resort for time table. (3 1/2 hours). Shuttle bus runs around town $3 one way.
By train
Trains run by Amtrax only go as far as Whitefish, Montana USA.
Address
Ski Area Road, Fernie, BC
Canada
V0B 1M6
Tel: 001 (250) 423-4655
Fax: 001 (250) 423-6644
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 10
Chair lifts: 6
Drag lifts: 4
Max people per hour: 13,716
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 107
Total ride area: 2500acres
Longest run: 3miles (5.1km)
Top lift: 1925m
Vertical drop: 857m
First lift: 1068m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 30%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
1 day lift pass: $60 CDN
5-day lift pass: $290 CDN
7-day lift pass: $406
Season Pass: $729
Lift times:8.30am to 3.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 8.75m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
Lesson, lift and equipment - $43
Snowboard Hire:
Board and boots - $25 (Kids - $20)
Night Riding: :
Yes
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Yes
Snowmobiles:
Yes
Further information
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Summary
Excellent open bowl freeriding on crowd free slopes and a mountain with a good annual snow record. Good for beginners and ideal for natural freestlye riding.
MONEY WISE: Moderately priced resort but damn good value.
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
No -
TERRAIN PARK:
No - 0
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes
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