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Montane Winter Usage Map
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Montane Winter Usage Map

Filed in Biking, Montane by on February 3, 2016 • views: 5871

The map can be downloaded for printing here at Montane-winter-map 3

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Porky Blue 2016

Filed in Biking by on January 20, 2016 • views: 4015

The 7th annual Porky Blue is scheduled for Saturday July 30th and is celebrating the 25th year of Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club! This is a classic Fernie social ride, it’s not a race, however is a challenging ride. $40 plus a $4 admin fee signup includes shuttle, water station, safety sweep, FT&STC membership, […]

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Avalanche Bursary Awarded
Avalanche Bursary Awarded

Avalanche Bursary Awarded

Filed in Bursary by on January 6, 2016 • views: 4137

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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Montane Winter Usage Map
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Montane Winter Usage Map

Filed in Biking, Hiking, Montane by on January 4, 2016 • views: 5394

The map can be downloaded for printing here Montane-winter-map 3

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Hot Dog Roast at The Montane Warming Hut
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Hot Dog Roast at The Montane Warming Hut

Filed in Montane by on December 28, 2015 • views: 3868

On Saturday January 2, the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club will be hosting an informal gathering at the new Montane warming hut. Hot dogs will start being roasted at noon and we will run to 4:00ish. Come one come all! Everybody is welcome! X-country ski up or snowshoe and bring the Kids! We will […]

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Gilmar receives George S. Majic Spiritus Award
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Gilmar receives George S. Majic Spiritus Award

Filed in About by on December 16, 2015 • views: 4571

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
Fernie Trails Alliance AGM

Fernie Trails Alliance AGM

Filed in About, Biking, Hiking by on November 23, 2015 • views: 4622

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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No Membership Required to Book Cabins This Season views: 746

Fernie backcountry cabins are now easier to book: no membership is required to reserve Thunder Meadows or Tunnel Creek for overnight stays this season. We’ve moved to a simple flat nightly rate to streamline accounting and bookings. That said, we encourage you to purchase a $5 membership—it helps maintain the huts and supports backcountry-access advocacy […]

Tunnel Creek Cabin Fall Maintenance Update views: 170

Nine dedicated volunteers made the trek up to the Tunnel Creek Cabin this week for a full day of fall maintenance and cleanup. The crew completed a deep clean of the hut, installed a new chimney, added snow stops to the roof, and took care of extensive brush and weed trimming around the cabin, outhouse, […]

Thunder Meadows Summer 2025 Upgrade views: 217

The Thunder Meadows backcountry cabin received its yearly update this July, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club volunteers. The beloved hut, a cornerstone of the local backcountry experience, now offers improved safety, comfort, and long-term sustainability for the upcoming winter season. Key Improvements This summer’s work focused on both […]

2025 Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Bursary Recipients views: 1567

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 […]