We are getting close to an agreement on the proposed route from Lot 8 on the Blackcomb side of Fitzsimmons Creek and hope we can build the bridge and trail next year in 2023. Whistler-Blackcomb (Vail Resorts) and Recreation Sites and Trails have a tentative agreement for the trail to be built. We are just waiting for a final email about that.
This year we have made some progress:
- met with Whistler-Blackcomb to describe the route to a new staff member who is working in the planning department.
- started on a construction plan as requested by Whistler-Blackcomb
- surveyed the bridge and marked with rebar posts
- marked the trail location between the top of the sliding centre and the first switchback above on the Blackcomb Mountain Access Road
Next steps:
- Final agreement signed between Province and Vail Resorts
- We need Vail Resorts to sign a sharing agreement with the FMCBC for use of parking
lot 8 - Finish raising money for bridge construction (over 50% pledged so far)
- Ordering bridge
- Construction in August 2023?
Contact: Jay MacArthur

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