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Apex vs Fernie Alpine Resort

Apex excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Fernie Alpine Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Apex leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Apex

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Fernie Alpine Resort

123.1" average season

Best Terrain
Fernie Alpine Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Apex

$75 day pass

Easiest Access
Apex

0.8h from YLW

Best Village Vibe
Apex

Charming, walkable village

Apex
British Columbia, Canada
$$Independent
Fernie Alpine Resort
British Columbia, Canada
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
6.5
Walkability
8.5
6.5
Village Vibe
8.0
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,000'
2,816'
Skiable Area
1,112 ac
2,504 ac
Green Runs
18%
30%
Trails
79
142
Lifts
4
10

Getting There

Airport
YLW
YXC
Drive Time
0.8h
1.5h
Road Ease
6.5
6.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Ikon
Day Pass
$75
$125
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Fernie Alpine Resort

123.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

104.8" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
123"62"0"
Apex
Fernie Alpine Resort

Key Insights

Apex excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Fernie Alpine Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Apex's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Fernie Alpine Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Apex's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Fernie Alpine Resort's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Apex's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Fernie Alpine Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Fernie Alpine Resort offers more terrain variety (2,504 acres vs 1,112 acres)
  • Fernie Alpine Resort has greater vertical drop (2,816' vs 2,000'), offering longer runs

Best For

Apex

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Fernie Alpine Resort

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,504 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing