Fernie, Canada

Fernie Resort

Nestled right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Fernie is a resort that has gained a deserved reputation amongst British skiers in recent years for its challenging terrain, excellent snow record, stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

With a lower mountain devoted to beginners, and plenty of steep and deep for more advanced riders, Fernie is a fantastic resort for all ability levels. The quiet slopes also make it ideal for schools and colleges.

Originally a mining town, you’ll find Rocky Mountain character rather than high-end shops in Fernie. The downtown area offers some shops, bars and restaurants and lies just 5km from the ski area.

The après scene in Fernie is also excellent. Mountain heritage snowshoe tours, Fernie Ghostriders ice-hockey games, cross country skiing, and everything in between, means constant entertainment for any school group travelling to Fernie.

Fernie Resort Facts

Resort Altitude	1068m
Winter Season	December – April
Lift Range	1068m – 2149m
Total Piste Length	2500 Acres
Longest Run (km)	5
Number of Slopes	10
Beginner Runs %	30
Intermediate Runs %	40
Advanced Runs %	30
Number of Lifts	10
Resort Website	http://www.skifernie.com/index.aspx
Resort Webcams	http://www.skifernie.com/conditions/mountain-cam.aspx

Fernie Après Ski Activities

Swimming
Sports Centre
Snowshoeing,
Ice Skating
Cinema
Movie Evening
Outlet Shopping
Quiz Evening
Presentation Evening with Certificates

Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge ***

The Best Western Fernie Mountain lodge is situated in the East Kootenays in beautiful British Columbia. The wonderful Canadian Rockies is so close to the hotel and the ski area is only 10 minutes drive. The hotel has many facilities on offer including a fully-equipped fitness centre, heated indoor pool and both indoor and outdoor hot tubs. World class skiing in Fernie Alpine Resort can be found just ten minutes drive from the hotel. Rooms sleep 2-4 people and are all large with ensuite facilities. The hotel provides an ideal location for groups and is a comfortable choice for your School ski trip.