Skiing in Fernie

While powder hounds and advanced skiers flock to the steep chutes, tree glades, and high-alpine thrills of Polar Peak, Fernie also offers perfectly groomed, rolling runs on the lower mountain that cater well to beginners and intermediates. The layout allows mixed-ability groups to ride the same lifts while tackling entirely different terrains, coming together at the base for lively après-ski.

Adding to the resort's massive appeal is the town of Fernie itself. Just a short drive from the resort base, this historic mining town features charming brick architecture from the early 1900s, an authentic local community, and an incredibly vibrant dining and arts scene that sets it apart from typical purpose-built ski villages.

Fernie is famous for its five distinct alpine bowls that provide an endless playground of natural freeride terrain, steep chutes, and widely spaced glades. The addition of the Polar Peak lift allows expert skiers to access intense above-tree-line descents, while intermediates and beginners can enjoy long, winding, tree-lined groomers on the lower half of the mountain.

Located in the rugged southeast corner of British Columbia, the region is famous for the 'Fernie Factor'—a microclimate that draws massive Pacific storm systems, dumping huge quantities of dry powder.