Fernie Alpine Resort, Canada
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Times are changing
Sat 29 December 2007 DJ
Not good at all this year. The jumps have been removed from the park but the lift pass prices are going up. Now there's just a tiny rail park which you have to pay extra to use. Yes, there's loads of snow but don't think it's easy to get at. Every time it snows the management close huge areas of the hill and then open tiny sections at a time so everywhere gets thrashed in seconds. I do respect avalanche warnings etc but you should be able to take some risks for yourself. If you cross the lines, they'll take away your pass for 2 weeks. Trust me, there are WAY better resorts to choose than this one.
Paradise
Wed 17 May 2006 Colacan
I have just spent the last six months snowboarding in Fernie and it is any boarders paradise. The powder is the fluffiest champagne powder i have ever imagined. The backcountry is endless, natural hits everywhere you look from chutes, gulleys, cliffs and awesome tree runs. This mountain will keep you more than occupied for 5 months. The nightlife is alot quieter than some other big canadian resorts but the house partys are even better than any bars or clubs. Fernie is a very laid back town and will have you feeling like a local.
Rock and roll !
Sun 8 February 2004 Coombsy
Man this place rocks ! We went for 2 weeks in January , it was very cold for 3 days but after that a balmy -10! I have never ever seen snow and conditions like it, I am very reluctant to go to Europe again. Planning another trip in March. Go THERE
steve
Mon 19 January 2004 steve
what other resorts call a dump fernie calls a flurry, if you want good snow and steep bowls go to fernie in march. like Doyster says the town is pretty quiet but if you're not too fussy and just want a drink, there are some reasonable bars. having to get a bus everyday to the hill is a bit of a pain but you can't have it all your own way
Laid Back
Wed 26 November 2003 Doyster
A cool place with no crowds, good snow and an interesting mountain. Some great bowls for when it's snowed hard. Tree's are pretty tightly packed so limited opportunity to get in there. Quiet nightlife and Fernie itself is nothing special. If you're into the riding more than the afters this is a neat place to hang out.
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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
Night Riding: :
Yes
Snowboard Schools:
Lesson, lift and equipment - $43
Snowboard Hire:
Board and boots - $25 (Kids - $20)
Heliboarding: :
Yes
Snowmobiles:
Yes
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