Reply To: Whistler vs. Fernie: cost/riding/people?

[tankerboy]

There is no doubt that Whistler is a great place. We cannot be bias when speaking about ski resorts. I love the skiing/riding at the top of Whistler and in the back country. The snow can be very wet at times and moguls seem to cover the entire mountain. But when the crowds are down and the snow is cold, it is pure magic.

Fernie will make you giggle with excitement. Life is about going to different places, trying new things, and whatever makes you feel like a kid on Christmas Day. When it dumps in Fernie, it is that day. The entire resort is steep and near by are several other ski hills that offer variety. If you’re into hiking, well, it’s endless. The resort can offer untracked turns all day if you know where to go at what time.

$400 month to share a room is attainable, there a jobs if you show for the job fair in Oct. If you are interested in spending the following summer, there are construction jobs that pay more than minimum wage. Faces will become familiar and crowds are restricted to powder days and holidays.

It is a beautiful little town with great places to eat and enjoy a few beers.

Hope this helps.