Replying to Fernie Alpine Bowls

I was just wondering what everyone who has been out to Fernie in the past about the bowls and upper mountain during high-snow fall periods. Of course I would rather have deep pow then just be able to ski the high-alpine goods, but I have heard that the high-alpine is closed often for avalanche danger. Anything you think about Fernie would be greatly appreciated, I am heading out to there and to Kicking Horse in December and am really stoked. Thanks, Buffalo6