How and when to Book the Cabins
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 made donations online.
Harvey Pass is exclusively a day use cabin and is not bookable for overnight stays. Harvey is open for use year around.
Thunder Meadows cabin is available for booking up to a 3 night stay for a maximum of 8 people from December 1st to April 30th and July 1st to October 31st. The area is closed for goat lambing in the spring and November is a work period.
Tunnel Creek cabin is available for booking up to a 3 night stay for a maximum of 6 people from December 1st to April 30th. The area is high value summer range for sheep and goat and we do NOT have a license for summer use.
The cabins are NOT bookable for commercial activities such as guided tours or courses and we ask members to book a maximum of one visit per cabin per bookable period to ensure everyone gets a booking. The schedule is split to further ensure booking equity.
WINTER BOOKING SCHEDULE:
On November 15, 2023 at 6am MST Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek bookings go online for the period from December 1st to January 31th.
On January 15, 2024 at 6am MST Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek bookings go online for the period from February 1st to April 30th.
MEMBERSHIPS
The cabins can only be booked by Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club members. Individual and Family Club Memberships are available online here. All memberships purchased now will be good for the 2023/24 season and will expire October 31st, 2024.
WAIVERS & GUEST INFO
All guests must sign the online waiver and the member booker is responsible for their guests waiver submissions. The waiver information is mandatory for the Clubs insurance liability, and emergency and contact information for Fernie SAR and Island Lake Lodge avalanche control.
RESELLING BOOKINGS NOT PERMITTED
The Club requires contact and emergency information for all guests. To collect this information the Club must resell your booking on the booking engine. Reselling privately is not an option. The information is mandatory for liability, search and rescue, and heli bombing advisories.
CANCELLATIONS
There are no cancellations or transfers however the Club will attempt to resell your booking if you will not be using it. If the Club resells your booking you will be refunded the booking cost minus the $10 admin fee. Email admin@fernietrails.com to advise of a cancellation.
Details on what is provided in the cabins, your responsibilities, and what you need to bring is listed on the following pages. This is a must read for all guests.
Please read the Thunder Meadows Cabin Policy & Procedure to understand the program.
Please read the Tunnel Creek Cabin Policy & Procedure to understand the program.
The Harvey Pass Hut is a warming hut only facility, there is no overnight use unless it’s an emergency. Drop in for lunch, light the fire and hang out – please shovel the deck, turn out the lights and close the door when leaving.
Happy touring!
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