Harvey Pass Supporters

The Harvey Pass Warming Hut project got this far with generous donations from Fernie businesses, and as much donated and discounted material as possible. But it’s not done yet! There is all the finishing touches needed to complete the build.

The Finish the Harvey Hut campaign is best for individual donations, we’ll take $10 donations. For individuals or businesses donating $250 or more see the following sponsorship proposal.

Download the sponsorship package here: Harvey Hut Corporate Sponsorship Package

To date $15,000 has been raised, another $5000 would bring the hut to include insulation, finishing touches and amenities.

Platinum $5000 +

Nicolaas Construction – Todd McDermid

Gold $2500+

Silver $1000+

Ghostrider Motorsports
Backcountry Trail Experts
H20 School
Home Hardware
Mark Carver Gibb
Regional District of the East Kootenay Area A

Bronze $500+

Wood $250+

NOTE: In-kind contributions valued at 50% of full retail value.

Other Contributors of other amounts or volunteer time. We likely missed many, sorry about that!

Todd Mcdermid
Ryland Nelson
Simon Valiquette
Ben Stokie
Dano Cutts
Tom Cooper
Trent Switzer
Scott Courtemanche
Martina Siposova
Henry Barrett
Mikel Witlox
Yves Sharp
Jenn Johnson
Cory Hein
Guillaume Boutet Lesperance
Mike Bentley
Ryan Ingram
Yan Siposova
Eric Both
Scott Stratton
Greg Blackwell
William L’hereux
Julien Bernard
Tanner Ross
Josh Lloyd
Yuri Lortscher
Ryley David
Dylan Siggers
Dan Savage
Ian Stokie
Jack McKay
Mitchy Heath
Lelani Levesque
Luke Gould-Hawke
Ellie D’Aoust
Chris Bentley
Lindsey Kelley
Danny McCormack
Mike Strauski
Mike Gallagher
Mark Carver Gibb
Simon Fowler
Ryan Frazer
Martha Burley
Jordon Powell
Mikel Witlox
The Bernard’s
Aaron Schmidt
Ryan Kikauka
Nick Quinn
Colin Stewart
Ryan Radchenko
Graham Rennie
Alan Williams
Shea Ferguson
Matt Kuhn Photography
Chris Budowski
Austin Racz
Valec Huste
Chris Lunn
Robert Pugsley
Marley Zinger
Matt Dreger
Travis Dawson
Sam Usher
Ayla Bennett
Pat Demers
Virginia Stead
Graham Preston
Strahan Loken
Pierre Laberge
Matt Dejong
Kevan Wilkie
Curt Dekker DekAuto
Sterling Pearce
Ron Carrothers
Gordon Bunston
Steve Lala
Nick Pennell
Jason Metcalfe
Vince Barbaro
Karn Burnbomb
Filip Smola
Matt Dreger
Pete Valenta

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