Tunnel Creek Hut is a new mountain recreation facility located in Tunnel Creek in the Lizard range. The project has been in planning for almost a decade and was brought to fruition in December of 2011 when the ligh-weight and modern hut and out-house were flown to their foundations at 5600ft.
This is the first hut to be constructed by the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club in over 20 years and celebrates a new era in backcountry skiing and mountain sports. Technology, awareness, education and adventure have reached new limits and the new facility reflects these advancements.
In Fernie, lift serviced skiing is celebrating it’s 50th year of operation at Fernie Alpine Resort. Lift serviced skiing brought skiers to the Elk Valley and they soon discovered the backcountry and developed motivation and created technology to effectively explore and ski the peaks. At the same time, 40 years ago, the Mountain Equipment started selling affordable mountain adventure tools in Vancouver and further facilitated this adventure spirit.
For us the spirit came together with all the volunteers and organizations that helped make this project happen. From the trail builders to the fundraisers and the carpenters and their helpers, the community gathered and made it happen. This project owes its existence to the the great people and following organizations who donated their resources. Thank you!
Fernie Alpine Resort
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Columbia Basin Trust
Lisa Cox and the BC Ministry of Tourism and Recreation
City of Fernie
Regional District Of East Kootenays
Teck
Morris Manufacturing
Kootenay Insulation
Home Building Supply
Stokie Enterprise
Ohm Construction
Ascent Helicopters
Bookings at the Tunnel Creek Hut can be made at the Guides Hut in Fernie. 250-423-3650 or mark@thehut.ca