Fernie is a skier’s dream: raw, rugged and endlessly rideable. Home to five legendary alpine bowls – Cedar, Lizard, Currie, Timber and Siberia – this mountain is built for exploration. Whether you're carving groomers or dropping into steep chutes, Fernie serves up some of the most varied and exciting terrain in North America.

With 3,550 vertical feet – the longest lift-accessed drop in the Rockies – and over 2,500 acres to explore, the terrain spans mellow cruisers to technical steeps, powder fields, tree runs and narrow gullies. 75 of the 142 marked runs are black or double black, and plenty of the best lines are off the map entirely. With 10 lifts connecting its vast zones, the mountain flows beautifully, revealing new hits, hidden glades and secret stashes each day.

On a powder morning, it’s all about Cedar Bowl and Snake Ridge. A short boot-pack unlocks one of the longest powder descents in Fernie – a wild ride of trees, gullies and fresh lines top to bottom.

Fernie’s snowfall is the stuff of legend. With an average of 10 metres per season, it’s one of the snowiest resorts in the Rockies – and the quality is just as impressive as the quantity. A combination of the horse-shoe shape of the bowls, local weather systems and Pacific fronts are to thank for Fernie’s frequent dumps and feather-light flakes.

This feather-light snow transforms even steep terrain into something accessible, helping you build confidence and push limits with every run. When it snows – and it often does – Fernie becomes a powder playground like nowhere else.

Fernie isn’t your typical purpose-built ski resort – it’s a real-deal mountain town full of soul, character, and community. Tucked into the southeast corner of British Columbia and rooted in mining heritage, Fernie is shaped by powder-loving locals who live for the mountain. When it dumps over 20cm, shops have been known to close – because skiing takes priority. Historic downtown adds to the charm, with indie shops, craft coffee spots, a vintage cinema, and a community that welcomes newcomers like old friends.

The culture runs deep all season long. From Griz Days – a festival honouring Fernie’s mythical powder god – to rail jams, art shows, and retro-ski throwdowns, there’s always something going on. Whether you’re soaking in a hot tub, catching live music, or sharing stories over beers, Fernie’s vibe is unpretentious, welcoming, and undeniably real.

Fernie’s nightlife strikes a perfect balance: lively when it wants to be, low-key when you need it. The scene spans live bands at The Northern, cocktails at Fernie Distillers, and open mic nights at The Brickhouse. Après is more relaxed than Europe, but still has a strong pulse. At the base of the hill, the Griz Bar is the go-to hangout – pitchers of Kokanee flow, pool tables stay busy, and the sun deck comes alive in spring.

Weekends bring DJs and live acts, while weeknights are more about unwinding with friends over beers and ski stories.