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Another day, another cabin!
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!
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
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
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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Tunnel Creek addition and news
The FT&STC will be working on the Tunnel Creek Hut this September. Planning to reclad and put in foundations Sept 5th & 6th. Then prefabbing the Addition at Gord Ohms shop and having it in place by the end of Sept. People interested in helping with this project can reply to Ian Stokie (istokie@yahoo.com). This […]
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Fernie Hotel Meat Draw Donation
The Fernie Hotel has been a long time supporter of the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club and the Fernie Trails Alliance. They have hosted numerous mt. bike and trails events at their establishment over the years, including the ever popular Porky Blue Ride. On Friday May 29 the FTA was presented with a cheque […]
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Fernie 3 Volunteers Needed
The Fernie Transrockies Society is seeking volunteers to help with the Fernie 3 all mountain stage race. As in past years the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club has helped with the course setting in exchange for a generous cash donation to the club and for you…some swag, beer, food and a cool t-shirt. Course […]
No Membership Required to Book Cabins This Season views: 606
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: 138
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: 177
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: 1535
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 […]
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