Fernie Alpine Resort, Canada

If I Can... Snowboard at Fernie Alpine Resort

Chris Koch headed to Fernie Alpine Resort back in April 2009 for some spring riding in the BC Rockies. Music by Fleeba. Enjoy!...
Rating:  (3 votes)
Added: Thu 18 Feb 2010 11:09:58 PM GMT
Length: 5.4 mins
Link:http://www.worldsnowboardguide.com?videoid=0W65cxZCI-0#videos

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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

www.skifernie.com/
Email:info@skifernie.com

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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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