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Porky Blue Registration

Porky Blue Registration

Filed in Biking by on July 30, 2013 • views: 2287

As of August 1st we now have 85 people registered and just have 15 places left for the shuttle up to the start of the Porky Blue Ride. After the first 100 signups the additional bikers will have to get to the start of the ride with their own vehicle or cycle the 19 km […]

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Counter Assault

Counter Assault

Filed in Biking, Hiking by on July 20, 2013 • views: 3229

This stuff actually works, had to use it on the Coal Discovery Trail on July 19th. Two of us had just cycled past Loose Change and were approaching the Little Chain Ring intersection. We had just finished riding Porky Blue Trail and were cycling back the last 5 km to Fernie. Cycled around a corner […]

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Porky Blue 2013 Bike Ride

Porky Blue 2013 Bike Ride

Filed in Biking by on July 10, 2013 • views: 2578

We will be hosting this event again on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Shuttle from the Fernie Hotel at 10 am and biking from Coal Creek Summit at 11 am. This mountain bike ride is a 4 hour, 26 kilometer return back to Fernie (last 9 km on Coal discovery Trail) and is for strong adult […]

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Fernie Goes To Moab
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Fernie Goes To Moab

Filed in Biking by on April 30, 2013 • views: 2576

With the ski hill closing and Fernie trails still under the snow, what could be better than loading up the bikes and going on a road trip  to Moab Utah.  That is exactly what we did last week, as a matter of fact it seems like half of the mt. bike crowd in Fernie did.  […]

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Southern Comfort Bridges and Boardwalks

Southern Comfort Bridges and Boardwalks

Filed in Biking by on October 14, 2012 0 Comments • views: 2893

First you start with a 31 foot steel span and several boardwalks of various lengths.Then you send the mule train up the mountain:Then the work starts, grubbing out the earth and building the foundations for the bridge to rest upon: When the cribbing is all built for the bridge:Then you call Greg the helicopter guy […]

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Horseshoe Basin Ride

Horseshoe Basin Ride

Filed in Biking, Hiking by on September 28, 2012 0 Comments • views: 3455

Good mountain bike ride by Mount Fisher, just east of the Wardner-Fort Steele Road and ending at Horseshoe Lake. Can do a 23 kilometer shuttle on the Mause Creek Road and gain 800 vertical meters. At the end of the road ( 3 km past Mt Fisher trailhead) cycle another 3 kilometers and 400 meters […]

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Pork’s Revenge Race Route (28 km) or Recreational Fun Ride (18 km)

Pork’s Revenge Race Route (28 km) or Recreational Fun Ride (18 km)

Filed in Biking by on July 28, 2012 0 Comments • views: 2490

On Saturday, August 4th starting at 11 pm sharp from Fernie Aquatic Center. This race loop (or long ride) involves 3 climbs over 28 kilometers and totals just over 1300 meters elevation gain. HyperVentilation will be climbed twice, the first descent down Southern Comfort and the second descent down HyperExtention. There will be a 3 […]

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How and when to Book the Cabins views: 4039

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 […]

2024 Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Bursary Recipients views: 316

The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club (FTSTC) have finalized the 2024 Avalanche Bursary program with awards going to seven recipients with bursaries totaling $3425. Magnus Leckenby, FTSTC President, commented, “Were happy that our bursary program is going towards people who will contribute to a safer backcountry”. Every year $2000 is available to help further […]

FT&STC Annual General Meeting views: 1627

The Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7PM on Thursday, March 14 2024 at the Fernie Seniors Centre (562 3 Ave, Fernie). Members and non-members are welcome to attend. 2023 will be reviewed and direction moving forward with respect to the cabins, new projects, summer plans, work parties, […]

Club Hut Booking Policy 2024 views: 402

Recognizing the valuable volunteer efforts required to operate and maintain the backcountry hut system, the Club offer early access to hut bookings for volunteers. Here’s an overview of our booking policy: Volunteer Access: • Active Volunteers who contribute their time and skills to the club have early booking privileges. • Volunteers must maintain a current […]

2023 Cabin Improvements views: 1275

Every summer the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club directors, members and friends volunteer their time to improve our backcountry cabins. The dedication of the volunteers and the support the club receives from various organizations is commendable. The organizations include the Columbia Basin Trust, RDEK Area A, the City of Fernie, Home Hardware, Fernie Alpine […]