CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net earnings (loss)	$ 73,924	$ (1,288,931)	$ 142,829
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation losses	0	0	(27,852)
Defined benefit postretirement plans gains (losses), net of tax	10,116	(2,242)	(6,669)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	10,116	(2,242)	(34,521)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	84,040	(1,291,173)	108,308
Less: total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	(1,330)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Forest Oil Corporation common shareholders	$ 84,040	$ (1,291,173)	$ 109,638