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!
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. And 'The Griz', Fernie's quintessential snow god, will undoubtedly become a big part of your stay here.
A varied mountain playground
With five large alpine bowls, plenty of gulleys, endless accessible off piste & tree runs, a rail park and plenty 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 snowboarder you are, there will be terrain to challenge you and new runs to explore.
To find out more about the mountain, click here.
Resort Information
Rated
'Best North
American Resort'
(Good Ski & Snowboard Guide)
Incredible
annual snowfall - 875cm (29ft) plus
(Resort Statistics)
Five open bowls; 2,816 vertical ft / 2,500 acres
(Ski Fernie website)
"Best
Ski Town in Canada"
(Ski Canada Magazine)
You'll be made to feel like a local
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.
Voted 'Coolest Town in North America' by Rolling Stone Magazine
Accommodation: The Red Tree Lodge
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
Perhaps you'd prefer a more intimate and local experience and living in a Fernie home is more up your street. You'' be sharing with a few other NONSTOPers in our town houses, all with fully equipped kitchens and a lounge with TV & DVD player. Only ever a few minutes walk from all the amenities at the lodge, staying in a house offers a more intimate and 'home from home' experience.
To find out more about our lovely houses click here.
Hot tub it up in the Red Tree Lodge...
... and relax in the sauna.
A video tour of Fernie
What NONSTOPers say about Fernie:
“I have never made a better decision than coming to Fernie for three months"
Emily Nimmer: 11-Week Snowboard Instructor Course
“A brilliant course, great town, fantastic terrain"
Graham Miller: Master the Mountain
"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 Snowboard Instructor Course
“Fernie has totally surpassed all my expectations."
Paul Young: 11-Week Snowboard Instructor Course







