The opening of Timber Chair at Fernie Alpine Resort was delayed on April 11 due to an incident with a wild porcupine.
According to a resort Facebook post, a porcupine spent the night chewing through the lift wiring, rendering the chair inoperable. The little rascal didn’t escape without some recognition. Fernie Ski Patrol assistant director Megan Kelly gave the critter the nickname Larry.
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