Fairmont Hot Springs vs Fernie Alpine Resort

Fairmont Hot Springs (British Columbia) and Fernie Alpine Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatFairmont Hot SpringsFernie Alpine Resort
Vertical drop856 ft (261 m)3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Summit elevation4,846 ft6,880 ft
Base elevation3,990 ft3,474 ft
Lifts310
Runs25120
Beginner terrain45%19%
Intermediate terrain27%42%
Expert terrain28%39%
Night skiing-No

Fernie Alpine Resort has the bigger vertical (3,406 ft vs 856 ft); Fernie Alpine Resort has more runs (120 vs 25); Fernie Alpine Resort skews more expert (39% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Fairmont Hot SpringsIndy Pass: 2 days
Fernie Alpine ResortEpic Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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