The Ministry of Environment revised the Mount Robson Park Management Plan and asked for public comments on the new draft plan. The revised draft Management Plan and maps are available here. The FMCBC was concerned about the proposed zoning changes, the possible construction of more permanent facilities in addition to the presently planned one 'fixed roof accommodation' lodge, and an increase in helicopter traffic. The FMCBC sent a [...]
The FMCBC has written a letter to Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations asking to formally prohibit snowmobiling in Twentyone Mile Creek. Presently this area is designated as a non-motorized zone in the Sea to Sky LRMP, but that is only a planning document. The minister must issue an order under section 58 of the Forest and Range Practices Act in order to permit [...]
Letter Sent to Jennie Aikman, Regional Planner BC Parks PO Box 3010 Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 5H6 Phone: (604) 824-2316 Fax: (604) 858-4905 Email: Jennie.Aikman@gov.bc.ca 2013-01-08 Introduction Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) – SW Region Recreation and Conservation Committee members have reviewed the recent report from BC Parks: DRAFT Management Plan Amendment for the Spearhead Area - Garibaldi Park. We have prepared the following comments [...]
Whistler Olympic Park is reducing user fees for backcountry users for the 2012-2013 ski season. The new fee will be $10 per vehicle. Backcountry skiers and snowshoers can access the Sproatt, Gin, Hanging Lake, Rainbow Beverley and Puma areas, using the groomed trails to reach the backcountry trailheads. At Callaghan Country, the reduced price ticket for backcountry skiers on Mainline trail is gone. Backcountry skiers must purchase a [...]
Whistler Olympic Park and Callaghan Country have parted ways and will run separate operations for the 2011-2012 season. This year Whistler Olympic Park (WOP) has implemented a number off improvements to backcountry access. A WOP backcountry access day pass will cost $10 and a season pass $50, the same price as last year. Day passes may be purchased at the main gate, or online at http://www.whistlerolympicpark.com and printed [...]
