The South Rockies Field Team is three avalanche technicians who travel through the region on snowmobile and skis collecting weather, snowpack and avalanche observation data.
The skiers are trying to get as much lift accessed skiing in as possible before the lifts close and are counting down the days to the end of Fernie’s lift service
The grants will help fund improvements to structures and spaces like backcountry trail networks, swimming pools, ice rinks, curling arenas, sports fields and parks