State of the Snowpack Fernie - Jan 13, 2026

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State of the Snowpack returns to Fernie for an evening of local snowpack insight, practical takeaways, and community connection. Tuesday, January 13 6:30 PM MST The Central — Fernie

SNOWPACK PRESENTER Olivia Johnson Avalanche Canada

South Rockies Field Team Lead Originally from Calgary, Olivia has spent the past decade building her career in Fernie, working in ski patrol, avalanche forecasting, and snow safety. Now leading Avalanche Canada’s South Rockies Field Team, she brings deep local knowledge and a strong focus on public education and backcountry risk management.

GUEST SPEAKER Megan Kelly

CAA PRO Level 2 | Avalanche Rescue Dog Handler, Assistant Ski Patrol Director, Fernie Alpine Resort Megan will present on accessing the backcountry from Fernie Alpine Resort, sharing insights into terrain, travel considerations, and safe decision-making at the resort–backcountry interface. This free event is open to everyone — skiers, riders, sledders, snowshoers, seasoned locals, and those new to avalanche terrain.

Come learn something new, ask questions, and connect with Fernie’s backcountry community — in person or online.

SOTS

Community Conversations Saving Lives In The Backcountry. State of the Snowpacks is a Canadian Non-Profit organization, that works to break barriers to backcountry and avalanche information by having avalanche professionals engage with their local backcountry community - providing local avalanche and backcountry conditions. SOTS Chapters and events span from the West Coast to the East Coast of Canada.

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