The snow was a creamy 20cm’s on top of a dense base. Fresh tracks were plentiful and with decent stability, all five bowls were opened.

Vlogger Michael Downie take us behind the scenes again to see how Fernie Alpine Resort start their lifts and get everything ready for opening day.

I woke up this morning with my windows shaking from the avalanche bombing at the ski hill.

It was raining. It was opening day at Fernie Alpine Resort. A ski area. And it was raining. I grew […]

Fernie Alpine Resort opened today despite two days of rain and the skiing was great. The Bear and North Ridge […]

I wasn’t that excited about opening day. The week had been cold and windy and I was busy with kids […]

When the skiing is better than anticipated, smiles abound! I reported a few soft turns and yes, they were there. […]

When the skiing is better than anticipated, smiles abound!  I reported a few soft turns and yes, they were there. […]