Afton Alps vs Fernie Alpine
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Fernie Alpine (BC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN
Epic pass
Window price$85
Online (advance)$53
Season pass$1,051
Fernie Alpine
Fernie, BC
Epic pass
Window price$189
Online (advance)$160
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Fernie Alpine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $189 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $160 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 300" | Fernie Alpine |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 2,500 | Fernie Alpine |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 3,550' | Fernie Alpine |
| Runs | 26 | 142 | Fernie Alpine |
| Lifts | 9 | 10 | Fernie Alpine |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 6,150' | Fernie Alpine |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 10% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 50% | Fernie Alpine |
| Average lift wait | — | — | Tied |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $160 entry). Fernie Alpine is significantly bigger (2,500 vs 300 acres). Fernie Alpine sees more snow (300" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.