The proposed resort would be an all-season resort located halfway between Hope and Merritt by the Coquihalla Highway. The resort would consist of a base village, golf course, ski lifts and alpine trails. It would be located next to Zoa Peak and near other popular backcountry skiing, hiking and climbing destinations. The resort application by Westscapes Development Inc. is currently in the Environmental Assessment process. The Environmental Assessment [...]
Many skiers and snowshoers experienced difficulty parking on the Chance Creek FSR during winter 2007/2008. There was a lot of competition for parking spaces with the road also being heavily used by snowmobilers. Apparently the area right on the highway is to be used only for emergencies and chaining up (no parking) and the area just across the bridge and railway tracks is no-parking as well because it [...]
The Rainbow Mountain Wildland Area, including 21 Mile Creek, is designated a non-motorized recreation area in the Sea-to-Sky LRMP. Ski and snowshoe access to the area is usually via the Hanging Lake route from Callaghan Valley or the 21 Mile Creek trail. Despite the non-motorized designation, there are still many snowmobilers recreating in the area. The FMCBC sent a letter to the BC government in October 2009, asking [...]
By Lisa Quattrocchi Garibaldi Park Management Plan Draft Amendments In early January, the FMCBC submitted these comments: http://wiki.mountainclubs.wpstagecoach.com/trails_projects/garibaldiamend/fmcbc-comments-on-garibaldi-management-plan Additionally, the committee plans to send an example of an avoidance protocol to reduce user conflicts, should heli-skiing be allowed to continue in the park. Mount Sproat Mountain Biking A mixed use trail is being considered up Sproat, near Whistler. Concerns need to be addressed about mountain biking in [...]
Below is a response from BC Minister of the Environment Terry Lake to ORC's letter dated June 27th on the subject of re-introducing a program for volunteers to work in BC Parks. A link to the volunteer agreement discussed in the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. As per Jeremy's email to us on August 18th, 2011, he plans to respond to the Minister to thank him for [...]
