Fernie "The Best Little Town In B.C."

Fernie Ski resort is situated in the rugged peaks of the British Columbia Rockies and is an historic mining town. skiing in Fernie is suitable for all levels of skier and snowboarder with a great variety of slopes, the resort itself being 4 miles from the Ski area. Fernie Ski conditions are famously known for their “steep and deep terrain “ with an incredible 29ft of snow a season! Fernie Ski holidays are suitable for first timers and families, the old mining town is not overcrowded and has a warm friendly atmosphere, making it a firm favourite with the British Ski enthusiast.

Fernie Hotels are of a high standard and there are other properties that give good value for money. Now firmly established as a Ski resort, Fernie is affectionately known locally as “the best little town in B.C.” Fernie Flights are available from most major UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

Piste Fact File On Fernie

• Number of runs – 107
• Longest run – 5klm
• Number of lifts – 10
• Direction of slopes – E. SE.
• Cross Country – 14klm

Beginners – Excellent resort for beginners with long wide open slopes and winding trails from the summit.

Intermediate – Something to enjoy in all Ski areas whether glade skiing or powder skiing. Try out the Cedar and Lizard bowls.

Advanced – Whether speeding down chutes or dropping of ridges Jasper is the ideal Ski resort for the expert skier.

Snowboarding – The resort has many natural gullies plus a terrain park and a half pipe.

Apres-ski – Laid back atmosphere, a number of bars and restaurants offering local and international cuisine. Other amenities include a Bowling Alley, Sports Centre, Ice Rink and Walking Trails.

Transfers – Approximately three and a half hours from Calgary.

Piste Fact File on Banff

• Resort height – 1,383m
• Highest lift – 2,730m
• Number of lifts – 12
• Number of runs – 240 (Banff combined Ski area)
• Longest run – 5km
• Cross country – Over 100km

Beginners – There is a good range of blue and green runs in Banff suitable for beginners or inexperienced skiers. Friendly Banff Ski school instructors are always on hand to coach people that are new to skiing and to help them to enjoy the experience.

Intermediate – The enormous Ski area in Banff offers up a huge number of thrilling runs for more experienced skiers. With piste above 2,500m in many places there is plenty of snow assured throughout the entire Ski season.

Advanced – Expert skiers will find some incredible black runs in Banff that will challenge even the most experienced skier to test their abilities. The off-piste ‘Delirium Dive’ is a great challenge. Fantastic high altitude black runs ensure the most experienced skiers return to Banff year on year.

Snowboarders – A long season and lots of fine powdery snow make for exceptional snowboarding in Banff. Mount Norquay has a terrain park, while neighbouring Sunshine village boasts a whopping 3500ft vertical along with terrain parks and the only Ski in accommodation in the area.

Après ski – There is plenty of nightlife around ‘the big three’ of Mount Norquay, Sunshine Valley and Lake Louise, with something to suit everyone, from Family restaurants and bars to more lively venues. There is a lot more to do besides, including sleigh rides, ice fishing, 4x4 tours of the incredible national park scenery and you could even take time out to relax in the hot thermal springs. There is certianly no chance of becoming bored on Ski holidays in Banff.

Transfers – The transfer time for Banff is around 1½ hours from the Airport at Calgary.