The Fernie Secondary Outdoor Education 8/9 class spent an immersive day in the Silver Springs area during a winter survival field trip. Students learned various Ktunaxa language and the ecology of the region while developing practical winter survival skills. 

They demonstrated strong physical effort and perseverance by hiking through winter conditions while carrying their gear, building and starting fires using materials from their surroundings, and preparing food over an open fire. This hands-on experience was highly engaging and provided students with a memorable opportunity to challenge themselves while connecting learning to the land.