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Fernie Cabin Bookings going Live
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Fernie Cabin Bookings going Live

Filed in Harvey Pass, Hiking, Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by on January 14, 2023 • views: 902

On January 15, 2023 at 6am MST Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek bookings go online for the period from February 1st to April 30th. 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 […]

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Cabins Open with Tunnel Creek Rebuild
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Cabins Open with Tunnel Creek Rebuild

Filed in Harvey Pass, Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by on December 1, 2022 • views: 814

The Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek Cabins opened today for overnight stays for the season! Current bookings are up to January 31 and February to April will be available for online booking on January 15 @ 6am. Harvey Pass is a warming hut for day use only and is a popular day ski and snowmobile […]

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Grizzly Hibernating in Thunder Meadows Cabin
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Grizzly Hibernating in Thunder Meadows Cabin

Filed in Harvey Pass, Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by on November 19, 2022 • views: 10647

Fortunately this is a ploy to get your attention however it could be a reality. Yesterday during a wood delivery to Thunder Meadows we found the cabin and toilet doors open with snow blowing in. Fortunately we visited before the structures filled with snow and/or had a grizzly move it. Please latch the doors and […]

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Tunnel Creek Hut Renovations
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Tunnel Creek Hut Renovations

Filed in About, Ski Touring, Tunnel Creek by on October 12, 2022 • views: 1077

The Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club Tunnel Creek Hut renovations are looking great thanks to outstanding volunteer efforts and generous support from our sponsors. The plan to replace the old Tunnel Creek bunk house with a new permanent structure that matches the newer day use facility are ready for this season. This renovation on […]

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Cabin Bookings Details-Updated
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Cabin Bookings Details-Updated

Filed in Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by on October 8, 2022 • views: 3565

On November 1, 2022 at 6am MST Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek bookings go online for the period from December 1st to January 31, 2023. On January 15th, 2023 Thunder Meadows and Tunnel Creek bookings go online for the period from February 1st to April 30, 2023. The cabins can only be booked by Fernie […]

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TUNNEL CREEK PARKING ADVISORY – Updated
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TUNNEL CREEK PARKING ADVISORY – Updated

Filed in Harvey Pass, Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by on February 27, 2022 • views: 1430

The RCMP caught the scumbag! It’s unfortunate to report that the Tunnel Creek parking lot has been subject to fuel theft. Even worse, the culprits are drilling fuel tanks causing expensive damage to vehicles. At this time we suspect it’s happening late at night however it’s not confirmed. PLEASE report any suspicious activity to the […]

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Tunnel Creek Renovations Planned for 2022
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Tunnel Creek Renovations Planned for 2022

Filed in Harvey Pass, Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by on January 10, 2022 • views: 1791

The FTSTC is planning for Tunnel Creek renovations the summer of 2022. The plan is to replace the existing Tunnel Creek bunk house with a superior structure that matches the existing day use structure. This renovation on the hut would increase the quality of overnight stays and improve the day use experience. The footing and […]

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Wigwam Flats Cycling Seasonal Closure views: 12104

  Wigwam Flats snow is mostly gone and people have been hiking, cycling and dog walking there since mid February. Wildlife managers are reminding the public that only non-motorized use is allowed beyond the Elko gate and that dogs must be on a leash. Mountain bikers are not allowed along the Wigwam River Rim roads […]

FT&STC Annual General Meeting views: 417

The Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, March 14 2023 at the Fernie Seniors Centre (562 3 Ave, Fernie). Members and non-members are welcome to attend. 2022 will be reviewed and direction moving forward with respect to the cabins, new projects, summer plans, work parties, […]

2023 Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Bursary Recipients views: 716

The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club (FTSTC) have finalized the 2023 Avalanche Bursary program with awards going to an unprecedented all female group of seven recipients with bursaries totaling $2250. Ian Stokie, FTSTC President, commented, “Were happy that our bursary program is going towards people who are pursuing a career in avalanche safety and […]

2022 Annual General Meeting views: 3780

The Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, March 15 2022 at the Fernie Seniors Centre. The Fernie Seniors Centre is located at: 562 3 Ave, Downtown Fernie. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. 2021 will be reviewed and direction moving forward with respect to […]

Hut Etiquette views: 4915

The Alpine Club of Canada recently requested pieces of hut etiquette from their cabin users and they tallied up the responses and published the most requested pieces of hut etiquette. Their results are common sense and do apply with exception that our Fernie cabins are rented to groups only. Here is what was suggested, read […]