Tag: Backcountry Skier Death

Early Season Backcountry Skier Death

Filed in Harvey Pass, Ski Touring, Thunder Meadows, Tunnel Creek by admin on October 21, 2020 • views: 2666

Konan Wendt, of Invermere, was out skiing for the day with three friends on Monday when tragedy struck on Robertson Glacier, Kananaskis Country. Robertson Glacier is a popular early season destination for backcountry skiers that is comparable in early season traffic to Fernie’s Harvey Pass. Wendt suffered a serious head injury when pitched forward into […]

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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, […]

Fernie Cabin Bookings going Live 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 […]

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 […]

Cabins Open with Tunnel Creek Rebuild 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 […]