Boyne Highlands vs Fernie Alpine
Comparing Boyne Highlands (MI) and Fernie Alpine (BC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Boyne Highlands
Harbor Springs, MI
Epic pass
Window price$105
Online (advance)$85
Season pass$1,051
Fernie Alpine
Fernie, BC
Epic pass
Window price$189
Online (advance)$160
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Boyne Highlands | Fernie Alpine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $105 | $189 | Boyne Highlands |
| Online (30+ days) | $85 | $160 | Boyne Highlands |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 150" | 300" | Fernie Alpine |
| Skiable acres | 432 | 2,500 | Fernie Alpine |
| Vertical drop | 552' | 3,550' | Fernie Alpine |
| Runs | 53 | 142 | Fernie Alpine |
| Lifts | 8 | 10 | Fernie Alpine |
| Summit elevation | 1,175' | 6,150' | Fernie Alpine |
| Beginner terrain | 28% | 10% | Boyne Highlands |
| Advanced terrain | 30% | 50% | Fernie Alpine |
| Average lift wait | — | — | Tied |
The Match
Boyne Highlands is cheaper at the gate ($85 vs $160 entry). Fernie Alpine is significantly bigger (2,500 vs 432 acres). Fernie Alpine sees more snow (300" vs 150"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.