When it is snowing (vs drizzling) Fernie is skiers heaven. It has glades, steeps, drops, bumps and big big snow. Love it here. Drawbacks are the longer lines on busy weekends and holidays, and an old day lodge that needs a reno mostly to create more room. There are some pretty fantastic schutes from a number of peaks and long runs with great pitch. Had the best 'wind sift' day here and my best powder days. Good cross country and skate skiing terrain next door to the hill (groomed frequently) as well as snowshoeing trails that are well marked. Town is small and we like that - might not be as appealing to those that like lots of restaurants and night life. Beyond a few gems, Fernie is rather slow in those aspects.