The skiing in Fernie is the best its been this season for a few reasons. The most prevalent fact being that this seasons snowpack now matches last seasons, and last year was awesome.
View this seasons blue line on the graph and how it has now climbed to meet last seasons green line.
Snow is key however so is terrain and the patrol at FAR are beginning to open the steeps. This weeks forecast of moderate temperatures and clears skies should facilitate the opening of the resorts better terrain that has been closed for over two weeks.
The third element is that the urbanites have returned to work and the slopes are empty. Get out now and enjoy the season!