Mission Statement

Maintain responsible, non-motorized trail access on Fernie area Crown lands and private lands. Work with outdoor recreation groups, government, private land owners and tourist businesses to enhance and maintain the Fernie area non-motorized recreational trail system. More about us

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Avalanche Information

Tunnel Creek Avalanch Report Feb 8 2012

Planetary ridge slide

Gord and Dave have been busy doing field observations for the Canadian Avalanche Association. The have graciously forwarded their reports and findings for posting on Fernie Trails. Thanks guys!

Had a good look at this avalanche today – cornice triggered Na 12-02-05 0500 +/- 12hrs . – E asp 2050m – 1750m – 350m [...]

Tunnel Creek Snow Conditions

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Beautiful day today – 25 new up high – avg 140 HS at the cabin, 190 at the ridge

skied well – was a temp crust below the new snow but smooth and pleasant

Dec 11 surface hoar 90 cm down at 1900m – unreactive in compression test N aspect

rain crust on the [...]

Tunnel Creek Cabin - The Beginning

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Some ten years after the first application to build a ski touring recreation cabin in Tunnel Creek was submitted, it is finally happening. The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club received permission from the Ministry of Tourism to establish a recreation site and trails. An alpine style cabin designed to sleep six is being [...]