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Fernie Alpine vs Kirkwood

Comparing Fernie Alpine (BC) and Kirkwood (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.

Fernie Alpine

Fernie, BC
Epic pass
Window price$189
Online (advance)$160
Season pass$1,051

Kirkwood

Kirkwood, CA
Epic pass
Window price$139
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,051

Side-by-side

Stat Fernie Alpine Kirkwood Edge
Window lift ticket$189$139Kirkwood
Online (30+ days)$160$99Kirkwood
Season pass$1,051$1,051Tied
Annual snowfall300"600"Kirkwood
Skiable acres2,5002,300Fernie Alpine
Vertical drop3,550'2,000'Fernie Alpine
Runs14286Fernie Alpine
Lifts1013Kirkwood
Summit elevation6,150'9,800'Kirkwood
Beginner terrain10%12%Kirkwood
Advanced terrain50%57%Kirkwood
Average lift wait5 minKirkwood

The Match

Kirkwood is cheaper at the gate ($99 vs $160 entry). Kirkwood sees more snow (600" vs 300"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.