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Avalanche Bursary Awarded

Filed in Bursary by admin on January 6, 2016 • views: 3926

The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club (FT&STC) is pleased to announce that we have awarded an Avalanche Bursary to Jeremy Wishart. Jeremy was awarded $750 to help fund his CAA Level 2 Avalanche Operations. On receiving the bursary Jeremy commented, “Please pass on my gratitude to the FTSTC for their generosity in providing this […]

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Gilmar receives George S. Majic Spiritus Award

Filed in About by admin on December 16, 2015 • views: 4383

Pat Gilmar was presented the George S. Majic Spiritus Award! Pat was honored for his tireless efforts building trails in Fernie. Pat one of Fernie’s pioneer trail builders who always believed that “if you build it, they will come”. He has been an active director of the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club for decades. […]

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Fernie Trails Alliance AGM

Filed in About, Biking, Hiking by admin on November 23, 2015 • views: 4400

The FTA AGM will review the year, select new board members and discuss what’s planned for the coming year. The FTA needs fresh directors and input from trail users, be sure to attend.

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Another day, another cabin!

Filed in Montane by admin on November 15, 2015 • views: 8315

The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club has constructed another cabin! This cabin is a warming hut for all user groups and is located on the Montane Trail system. The hut will be open this winter for your enjoyment.

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A cabin in one day!

Filed in Ski Touring, Tunnel Creek by admin on October 25, 2015 • views: 5052

Thank you to those who helped out Saturday, you made a great work party! Lots of people came out to help and the new cabin addition went up in one day. The addition is for day users and has a wood stove and kitchen area. And after a good days work the crew enjoyed the […]

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Tunnel Creek taking shape

Filed in Ski Touring, Tunnel Creek by admin on October 15, 2015 • views: 3612

The work party last Sunday finished the foundation cribbing and installed the floor joists. Good effort everyone. The next work weekend is the big one, we will be flying walls and windows door, shingles, plywood Etc. With enough people on hand we will have the addition up and weatherproof in two days. The plan will […]

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Tunnel Creek work update

Filed in Ski Touring, Tunnel Creek by admin on August 31, 2015 • views: 3564

Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club’s industrious leader, Ian Stokie, sustained a broken neck and hand in a mountain biking accident. These injuries will slow Ian down for a while. Ian believes we can still move ahead with the planned work at Tunnel Creek as long as there are enough people interested. He can still […]

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How and when to Book the Cabins views: 7413

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 as a whole cabin only online for overnight stays by members. This is not exclusive as the cabins are also available for day use. Day use […]

2025 Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Bursary Recipients views: 868

The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club (FTSTC) 2025 Avalanche Bursary Program awarded a total of $2,400 split equally between six recipients. FTSTC President Magnus Leckenby commented, “We’re happy that our bursary program is supporting individuals who will contribute to a safer backcountry.” Each year, bursaries are available to help further avalanche education in the […]

FT&STC Annual General Meeting views: 3843

The Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7PM on Thursday, March 13 2025 at the Fernie Seniors Centre (562 3 Ave, Fernie). Members and non-members are welcome to attend. 2024 will be reviewed and direction moving forward with respect to the cabins, new projects, summer plans, work parties, […]

A Cabin Crisis: The Economy of Toilet Paper views: 821

Deep in the heart of the Fernie backcountry, at the legendary Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek, and Harvey Pass cabins, a shadowy barter economy thrives. No, it’s not trading trail mix for dry socks or a thermos of coffee for a warm seat by the fire. It’s something far more primal: toilet paper. Yes, in the […]

Orca Road and Orca Bridge Volly Party views: 903

The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club spent a day clearing Orca Road and clearing a more obvious route to Orca Bridge. We’re stoked for another great ski touring season!