Trails

The Elkford Trails Alliance has a new snowdog on their roster to help them groom trails. (Courtesy of Elkford Trails Alliance)

‘New and exciting for us’: Elkford Trails Alliance gets a new grooming tool

The organization also has proposals in the works for new potential trails

 

Montane and Ridgemont trails are ready for winter use. (Courtesy of Pat Gilmar)

‘It’s a true winter’: Montane and Ridgemont trails ready for winter use

The trail networks, especially lower-elevated Montane trails, took damage during recent flood events

 

One of the many beautiful views seen from Ridgemont trails above Fernie. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

CCHS signs ‘historic’ land-use agreement with Pollyco

Pollyco is the owner of the lands where the Ridgemont trail network is located

 

The sixth Harvey Pass Hut is complete. (Courtesy of Dan Savage)

‘This time we hope it’s fire proof’: The sixth Harvey Pass Hut is complete

The previous five huts were all destroyed by fire

The sixth Harvey Pass Hut is complete. (Courtesy of Dan Savage)
The FTA’s work parties were a big hit this summer. (Photo Contributed)

FTA: Season in review

The Fernie Trails Alliance reminisces on a busy summer spent hiking, biking and running

The FTA’s work parties were a big hit this summer. (Photo Contributed)
Katherine Russell's children hike with their Grandpa at Mt. Wapiti. (Photo contributed by Katherine Russell)

Blazing trails: Elkford Trails Alliance gets going

The newly-minted ETA wants to link up and map trails for locals and visitors alike

Katherine Russell's children hike with their Grandpa at Mt. Wapiti. (Photo contributed by Katherine Russell)
Volunteers helped split and transport wood at this weekend’s work party. (Photo Submitted)

Fernie Nordic Society gears up for winter

Volunteers came together this past weekend to chop firewood for the upcoming season

Volunteers helped split and transport wood at this weekend’s work party. (Photo Submitted)
Fernie SAR responded to injured bikers via helicopter longline. (Photo Submitted)

FAR closes popular mountain biking trails

Verboten and Snakebite are currently being inspected by trail crews

Fernie SAR responded to injured bikers via helicopter longline. (Photo Submitted)
Aerial shots of Sparwood’s newest trail, the Lunch Loop. (Submitted)

Sparwood expands local trail network

The Lunch Loop system seeks to promote greater trail accessibility in Sparwood

Aerial shots of Sparwood’s newest trail, the Lunch Loop. (Submitted)
All Basin eligible communities are encouraged to apply for the grant. (File Photo)

New CBT grant opportunity for trail enhancement

Nonprofits, First Nations communities and local governments are encouraged to apply

All Basin eligible communities are encouraged to apply for the grant. (File Photo)
Ben Martin will be tending to the FTA’s trails as the new trail manager. Photo Submitted

Fernie Trails Alliance welcomes new trail manager

Ben Martin has taken on the position of trail manager for the FTA

Ben Martin will be tending to the FTA’s trails as the new trail manager. Photo Submitted
Ridgemont trail network closed to public

Ridgemont trail network closed to public

On January 10, 2020, the Fernie Trails Alliance issued a press release…

Ridgemont trail network closed to public
Over 200 treasure chests holding various prizes are there to be discovered, as well as social media prizes and online loot opportunities for diligent hunters. (Pixabay file).

Channel your inner pirate in epic Canada-wide treasure hunt

200 treasure chests hidden among trails and waterways, lots of prizes to be claimed

Over 200 treasure chests holding various prizes are there to be discovered, as well as social media prizes and online loot opportunities for diligent hunters. (Pixabay file).