Fernie

Overview

Fernie is recognised as one of the world's best powder destinations.  The resort and town has something for everyone, once you've got here, you'll never want to leave.

It's the powder capital of Canada!

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Fernie is renowned for it's annual epic snowfall.  Year upon year Fernie tops the charts with the amount of snow it receives; you'll experience more knee to waist deep powder days in Fernie than any other resort in Canada. 

A varied mountain playground

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With five large alpine bowls, plenty of gulleys,  endless accessible off piste & tree runs, a rail park and lots of natural lips and jumps to huck off - it's nature's way of saying 'Welcome to the best winter playground... ever!'. Fernie Alpine Resort has something for everyone; no matter what standard of skier you are, there will be terrain to challenge you and new runs to explore.
To find out more about the mountain, click here.

'North America's Coolest Town' voted by Rolling Stone Magazine

Resort Information

Award

Rated
'Best North
American Resort'

(Good Ski & Snowboard Guide)

Snowflakes

Incredible
annual snowfall - 875cm (29ft) plus

(Resort Statistics)

Mountains

Five open bowls; 2,816 vertical ft / 2,500 acres

(Ski Fernie website)

Awards

"Best
Ski Town in Canada"

(Ski Canada Magazine)

"Fernie has totally surpassed all my expectations!"

Paul Young, 11-Wk Course

Paul Young, 11-Wk Course

You'll be made to feel like a local

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Fernie isn't just about the powder; the town is very friendly and has a welcoming community.  The locals will make you feel like you belong from the moment you arrive, right up until you leave... if you ever do!  With a fantastic selection of local bars, pubs and restaurants, all your social needs are catered for.
Read more about the town here.

Accommodation: The Red Tree Lodge

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Fancy having a double bed with an ensuite bathroom and a hot tub, sauna, cinema room, games room, bar and restaurant just a few short steps away?  Then you may want to check out the lovely and homely Red Tree Lodge

Accommodation: Houses

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Would you prefer a more intimate 'home from home' experience? Perhaps living in a local Fernie home would be more up your street. Sharing with a few other NONSTOPers, all our houses have fully equipped kitchens and a lounge with TV & DVD player, and you'll only ever be a few minutes walk from all the amenities at the lodge.
To find out more about our lovely houses click here.

Hot tub it up in the Red Tree Lodge...

Hot tub it up in the Red Tree Lodge...

... and relax in the sauna.

... and relax in the sauna.

What NONSTOPers say about Fernie:

"If you want to become an amazing skier, Fernie is where it's at, you won't be disappointed"
Johnny Palmer: 11-Week Ski Instructor Course

“A brilliant course, great town, fantastic skiing"
Graham Miller: 6-week 'MTM' Off-piste course

"There is only one word to describe my time with NONSTOP in Fernie…..EPIC! - I'll be back" (and he was!)
Brad Nicolai: 11-Week Ski Instructor Course

"This is the best place I have ever skied."
Ryan Cantrill:  5-Week Ski Instructor Course

“I had the most fantastic time.  Improved my skiing 100%, friendly locals, a crazy fun nightlife… I found myself saying ‘awesome’ all the time! Just don’t want to leave."
Zoe Hunt:  11-Week Ski Instructor Course

A video tour of Fernie