Coming February 16-17, 2025
Featuring the 5th Annual Mountain Survivalist Competition
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5th Annual Mountain Survivalist Competition - February 17, 2025
Compete in Teams of Two for a Custom Pair of Axes donated by Tamer Handmade Goods
AND a pair of tickets to the Calgary Flames donated by Catalyst Changers
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Questions or to Register, submit forms to: jon.a@sundre.com or brenda@mahikan.ca
$50 registration fee can be paid over the phone to the Town of Sundre at 403-638-3551​
​REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
RULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Survivalist Competition
Meet at 10am sharp.
Registration for a team of two is just $50 (paid to the Town of Sundre - call 403-638-3551)
Tools to Bring
Each team is required to bring the following to use during the contest:
- a single knife per person (blade must not be longer than 25 cm/10 in)
- two cups
- single pot (to boil water in)
- No other tools or resources will be permitted, such as axe, rope, string, fire starters, sharpeners, etc.
Resource Provided
Each Team will be provided with resources of the same caliber. Some changes may occur, but we expect the following to be provided:
- a supply of wood
- baton
- grass
- char cloth
- a tarp
- some length of rope
- ferro rod
- two eggs per team (bring some salt if that's what you like!)
- two bags of tea
- tools for a snare
Competition Theme
The teams of two will be judged on your skills for basic survival. This includes hands on skills and general knowledge to get you to the winners circle!
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Your goal is to make a shelter, along with a fire to keep warm in a -40 C situation. You will also be showcasing how well you make a fire by boiling 2 eggs to a hard boiled stage, as well as making a proper cup of tea. You will also be asked to set a figure-4 deadfall trap.
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You will be given a round of firewood and you must process it down without an axe.
THANK YOU TO THOSE
WHO MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors below.
Winterfest's Funding Sponsors and Organizing Partners
Pet Valu Sundre
J. Tamer Trade Co. - Handmade Knives and Goods
Hand made goods shop, located right in Sundre, selling axes, swords, knives of all sorts, jewelry, leather goods, and Turkish and Persian rugs.
Catalyst Changers
Catalyst Changers is Canada's leader in catalyst handling services in the oil and gas sector.
PLATINUM SPONSOR ($2000)
Mountain View Inn & Suites
GOLD SPONSORS ($1000)
Freson Bros. - Sundre's Food Store
Freson Bros. is Sundre's premiere food store. Thank you to Freson Bros. for making this event possible!
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Home Hardware Building Centre
Sundre Home Hardware and Building Centre is the Sundre area's main home goods and construction destination. We appreciate their generous sponsorship of Winterfest!
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Sundre Forest Products - West Fraser Mills
Sundre Forest Products is a division of West Fraser Mills, one of the largest lumber companies in the world, and they are the Sundre area's largest employer. We appreciate their generous contribution in helping make this festival a reality!
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Sundre Family & Community Support Services
Sundre's FCSS is operated by our local Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP), a community organization that touches on all facets of social service and community support.
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SILVER SPONSORS ($500)
JR Adventures - Horse and Wagon
Thank you to JR Adventures for their discounted horse drawn wagon ride service. Based in Red Deer.
Wolfpack Mechanical - Heavy Duty Mechanical Shop
Wolfpack Mechanical is a very community-oriented heavy duty mechanical shop based out of Sundre.
BRONZE SPONSORS ($250)
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22 West / Bumper to Bumper
22 West is a heavy duty truck and trailer parts supplier, and Bumper to Bumper is a car parts company for your every day needs! Thank you!​
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One of Calgary's premier advertising and branding design companies.
BakerTilly Accounting Services
BakerTilly is located right downtown. It is one of Sundre's prominent business and personal accounting firms.
Elk&Owl Craft Coffee Co.
Elk&Owl Craft Coffee Co. is Sundre's specialty coffee shop, featuring artisan coffee, beans and accessories, with an exceptional focus on "craft".
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R. Bruce Erickson Construction
R. Bruce Erickson is a logging contractor serving the Sundre area.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Painted Warriors Ranch
Indigenous outdoor adventures, including camping, archery, snowshoeing and other activities for the family, located in Elkton, outside of Sundre.
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Mahikan Trails - Indigenous Experiences
Mahikan Trails provides indigenous experiences out of the Sundre area and Canmore area. Let one of Mahikan Trails' guides take you on a medicine walk through the woods to teach you how to use the forest to survive, just like First Nations people have done for eons.
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The Town of Sundre - #ExploreSundre
The Town of Sundre's Departments of Community Services and Economic Development are happy to help organize this special winter festival.
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Sundre & District Historical Society
Home to the Sundre & District Pioneer Village Museum and its World of Wildlife exhibit, the Historical Society has been one of Winterfest's primary organizers for years.
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Sundre & District Chamber of Commerce
The Sundre & District Chamber of Commerce is a major community group in Sundre, not just as an advocate for small business and industry, but as a community organizing group too.
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Sundre Bike and Ski Club
Since 2015, Sundre's Bike n Ski Club has worked diligently to expand the quality and presence of our community's extensive trails network. Sundre boasts over 27 kms of trails and pathways, and in the wintertime, 10 kms of groomed XC ski and fat bike trails. These are all meticulously maintained by the Bike n Ski Club's volunteers, in collaboration with the Town of Sundre.
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Mountain View Inn & Suites
Sundre's premier inn, for events, work or leisure.