Volunteers

The following offers a guideline to the hut booking system organized by Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club.

In order to recognize the significant hours of volunteer time it takes to operate and maintain the hut system we allow early access to members based on their time spent volunteering for the club.

The volunteers have access to bookings only. They are still required to carry a current membership and pay the full value for each night booked.

These bookings are to be used directly by the volunteer and are non transferable.

The outlined system allows early access to approximately 33% of available nights.

It should be noted that weekend dates throughout the winter season are highly sought after and that members with early access are asked to avoid weekend bookings where possible.

Annual Members
– $40 dollar membership
-Members included on work party organisation emails and club communication.
-Members can access the hut booking system on Nov 15th of every year.

Active Volunteers
-Locally available members who are willing to volunteer time and labour throughout the year.
-Anyone can volunteer for this group by emailing directors@fernie.com, coming to the annual general meeting or by contacting one of the directors personally.
-These people provide a much needed labour force to help maintain and operate our backcountry hut System.
-These volunteers bring a varied set of skills to the club which include but are not limited to the construction trades , avalanche/first aid professionals and computer skills.
-This group is allowed early access to the hut booking calendar.
-Volunteer hours are recorded for each volunteer.
-Volunteers are allowed to pre book one night’s stay per 8 hrs of volunteer time. Not transferable.
– The maximum number of pre-booked nights allowed is 4 nights per person regardless of hours volunteered.
-These volunteers can book additional nights through the Nov 15th booking system.
-Should requested pre booked dates be in conflict with other requests the number of hours volunteered will prioritise the decision.

Directors
-Skilled members with experience in various aspects of maintaining and managing our hut system. Directors are required to carry a current membership.
-This group is responsible for the year round management of the club as well as communication with Partners and Supporters.
-This group is allowed early access to the hut booking calendar.
-Volunteer hours are recorded by work party leaders.
-Directors are allowed to pre book one night’s stay per 8 hrs of volunteer time. Non Transferable.
– The maximum number of pre-booked nights allowed is 4 nights per person regardless of hours volunteered.
-The Directors can book additional nights through the Nov 15th booking system.
-Should requested pre booked dates be in conflict with other requests the number of hours
volunteered will prioritise the decision.

Long term Club members
– Members who have served 15 years or more on the board and are current members of the club.
-This group is allowed early access to the hut booking calendar.
– The maximum number of pre-booked nights allowed is 4 nights per person regardless of hours volunteered. Not Transferable.
-The long term members can book additional nights through the Nov 15th booking system.
-Should requested pre booked dates be in conflict with other requests a reasonable solution shall be reached.

Charity Donations
Donations or nights given away without charge to worthy parties are to be limited to 4 nights per year.