Archive for July, 2012
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Pork’s Revenge Race Route (28 km) or Recreational Fun Ride (18 km)
On Saturday, August 4th starting at 11 pm sharp from Fernie Aquatic Center. This race loop (or long ride) involves 3 climbs over 28 kilometers and totals just over 1300 meters elevation gain. HyperVentilation will be climbed twice, the first descent down Southern Comfort and the second descent down HyperExtention. There will be a 3 […]
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Porky’s Revenge Ride and Race – August 4
Fernie Trails is running our third annual bike event on Saturday, August 4. Last year’s Porky Blue Ride will be replaced by both a 16 kilometer ride and a 28 kilometer loop race that starts at 11 am at the Fernie Aquatic Center. Both events will use the Castle Mountain Trail System that we built […]
Furious 3 on Hyper Ventilation
Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club has spent 5 years building Hyper Ventilation and rebuilding Hyper Extension to a higher standard. In this time we also built Castle Rocks Trail, South Castle and Southern Comfort. This summer besides regular trail maintenance we will be building an easier 10% grade climb to the summit of Castle […]
How and when to Book the Cabins views: 4123
How and when to book the Cabins are frequent questions and this post is intended as an overview to assist you. Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek cabins are bookable online for overnight stays by members only. This is not exclusive usage as the cabins are also available for day use. Day users are encouraged to […]
2024 Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Bursary Recipients views: 418
The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club (FTSTC) have finalized the 2024 Avalanche Bursary program with awards going to seven recipients with bursaries totaling $3425. Magnus Leckenby, FTSTC President, commented, “Were happy that our bursary program is going towards people who will contribute to a safer backcountry”. Every year $2000 is available to help further […]
FT&STC Annual General Meeting views: 1715
The Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7PM on Thursday, March 14 2024 at the Fernie Seniors Centre (562 3 Ave, Fernie). Members and non-members are welcome to attend. 2023 will be reviewed and direction moving forward with respect to the cabins, new projects, summer plans, work parties, […]
Club Hut Booking Policy 2024 views: 473
Recognizing the valuable volunteer efforts required to operate and maintain the backcountry hut system, the Club offer early access to hut bookings for volunteers. Here’s an overview of our booking policy: Volunteer Access: • Active Volunteers who contribute their time and skills to the club have early booking privileges. • Volunteers must maintain a current […]
2023 Cabin Improvements views: 1351
Every summer the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club directors, members and friends volunteer their time to improve our backcountry cabins. The dedication of the volunteers and the support the club receives from various organizations is commendable. The organizations include the Columbia Basin Trust, RDEK Area A, the City of Fernie, Home Hardware, Fernie Alpine […]
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