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Swine Flu Piggy Bank
Swine Flu

Swine Flu Piggy Bank

Filed in Biking by on June 30, 2011 0 Comments • views: 3393

  If you have  ridden Swine Flu in the last week or so, you probably noticed the piggy bank/trail donation box by the Swine Flu sign.  We built it over the winter and finally got around to setting it up last week.  Trail donation boxes are a great source of revenue for trail maintenance.  100% […]

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Porky Blue Ride and Roast 2011
porky Blue

Porky Blue Ride and Roast 2011

Filed in Biking by on June 9, 2011 6 Comments • views: 14838

The 2nd Annual Porky Blue Ride and Roast is being held on Saturday July 30th. Porky Blue is Stage 2 of this years TransRockies however this ride is not a race and you can take the shuttle and avoid the climb to Coal Creek summit. We define “not a race” with no start or finish […]

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Hyper Ventilation

Hyper Ventilation

Filed in Biking, Hiking by on May 22, 2011 1 Comment • views: 6097

Our Trail Crew hiked and cut fallen trees on Roots, Hyper Ventilation, Castle Rocks and South Castle on May 21. Hyper Ventilation can be cycled to the summit with only one hike at the top to avoid snow. Castle Rocks traverse is still snowbound but South Castle and Castle Mountain are nearly free of snow. […]

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Tunnel Creek Ski Slopes

Tunnel Creek Ski Slopes

Filed in Ski Touring, Tunnel Creek by on April 26, 2011 0 Comments • views: 6820

Tunnel Creek is one of Fernie’s top day ski areas and has awesome terrain. Current plans will see a new winter ski touring hut at Tunnel Creek next December. Here are a few aerial images:

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Three Sisters Ski Runs

Three Sisters Ski Runs

Filed in Ski Touring by on April 26, 2011 0 Comments • views: 6511

The Three Sisters offers Fernie’s big mountain skiing and awesome day skiing. Check out these shots:

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Thunder Meadows Ski Runs

Thunder Meadows Ski Runs

Filed in Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows by on April 25, 2011 0 Comments • views: 5167

Here are some classic pictures from this year’s adventures at Thunder Meadows and some recently taken images of the great ski terrain.

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Good Friday on Elk Rim – Dorr Road Trails

Good Friday on Elk Rim – Dorr Road Trails

Filed in Biking by on April 25, 2011 0 Comments • views: 2870

It was a Good Friday of riding on the Elk Rim – Dorr Road single-track. The north rim was muddy but most of the flats were dry and excellent condition.

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No Membership Required to Book Cabins This Season views: 727

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: 165

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: 210

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: 1565

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 […]