Featuring the 6th Annual Mountain Survivalist Competition
List of Activities
At Greenwood Park
Wagon rides to shuttle you from the Museum to the Gazebo.
Ice Sculpture Discover Walk at Greenwood Park.
Live music at the Gazebo (or museum, depending on the weather).
Sled Dog Skijoring Demo.
Open Fat Bike Race (10:30am staging at Gazebo).
Crokicurl (weather dependent).
At the Sundre & District Museum
Wagon rides to shuttle you from the Museum to the Gazebo.
Free access to the Museum (donation suggested).
Merchants and artisans at the Museum.
Cultural Performances at the Museum.
Free activities at the Ranger Station (snowshoeing, bannock tasting, forestry demo).
Fun photo booth.
At the Elks Hall
Kids Carnival (11am - 2pm).
Colouring contest.
Free kids movie (2:30pm showtime).
At the Sundre Arena
Free public skating (3pm - 4:20pm).
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6th Annual Mountain Survivalist Competition - February 16, 2026
Compete in Teams of Two for a Custom Pair of Blades
donated by J Tamer Handmade Knives
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
$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 11am 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 2026 Sponsors below.
Winterfest's Funding Sponsors and Organizing Partners
J. Tamer Knives
Hand made goods shop, located right in Sundre, selling axes, swords, knives of all sorts, jewelry, leather goods, and Turkish and Persian rugs.
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Thank you to J Tamer Knives for donating a custom axe/knife set, for winners of the Mountain Survivalist Competition.
Catalyst Changers
Catalyst Changers is Canada's leader in catalyst handling services in the oil and gas sector.
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Thank you to Catalyst Changers for sponsoring free tickets to the Calgary Flames, for winners of the Mountain Survivalist Competition.
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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Mountain View Inn & Suites
BRONZE SPONSORS ($500+)
Wolfpack Mechanical - Heavy Duty Mechanical Shop
Wolfpack Mechanical is a very community-oriented heavy duty mechanical shop based out of Sundre.
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". Thank you to Elk&Owl for donating prizes for the winners of the Open Fat Bike Race.
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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. Thank you to FCSS and GNP for sponsoring the music at the Gazebo.
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JR Adventures - Horse and Wagon
Thank you to JR Adventures for their discounted horse drawn wagon ride service. Based in Red Deer.
&then
One of Calgary's premier advertising and branding design companies. Thank you to &then Design for providing additional support in developing our promo materials
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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 50 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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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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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 Dairy Queen
Servus Credit Union
Rooted in Alberta and committed to Sundre, Servus Credit Union helps build strong communities through local support and partnership.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
ORGANIZING PARTNERS
Muralista Painting
Muralista Painting provides commercial and residential painting services in the Sundre area. Thank you to Muralista Painting for helping build the new "crokicurl" rink!​
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Sundre Community Van Association
Thank you to the Community Van for shuttling people who would not otherwise be able to attend Winterfest!
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Sundre Curling Club
Thank you to the Sundre Curling Club for sourcing the very expensive curling rocks for the new "crokicurl" rink!
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Greenwood Neighbourhood Place
Greenwood Neighbourhood Place (GNP) touches on all facets of social service and community support.
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Outkast Oilfield Supplies
Thank you to Outkast Oilfield Supplies for donating materials to build Sundre's new "crokicurl" rink.
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Rocky Wolf Ranch
Dogsledding outfit, offering sled dog adventures in nearby Clearwater County. Thank you to Rocky Wolf Ranch for hosting the Sled Dog Skijoring demos!​
Mountain View Inn & Suites
Sundre's premier inn, for events, work or leisure.