[MCR] Avalanche season in the Rockies

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

It’s avalanche season again, and Parks Canada will be periodically 
conducting avalanche control on all avalanche paths that threaten major 
highways in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks.    If you’re 
planning on climbing or skiing in Banff, Yoho, or Kootenay Parks this 
winter, you need to be aware of which areas may be affected by avalanche 
control, and how to check if there is any control planned in these areas. 
  
There will be signage located at common trailheads for climbing on Mounts 
Bourgeau (Banff), Stephen and Dennis (Yoho), and skiing on Mt. Whymper 
(Kootenay).   
The signs look like this: 

If the signage indicates that avalanche control is planned, the area is 
closed for recreation: DO NOT ENTER.  Most of the time, the signage will 
indicate that there is no avalanche control planned, and the area will be 
open for recreation. 

In addition to the signage, Parks Canada will post a warning to the public 
avalanche bulletin for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay, Parksmountainsafety 
Twitter and Facebook, the MCR, and community webpages such as 
Gravsports-ice.com, and Big-lines.com.   
Remember, Parks Canada is conducting avalanche control to protect the 
highways, and is NOT making the areas safe for recreation. 
Finally, be on the lookout for undetonated explosives while recreating in 
these areas, and contact Parks Canada at 403-762-1470, if any are found.   

Please respect this system and check for closures before recreating in 
these areas, so that we can all continue enjoying the permit-free system 
that exists in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks.   
Have a safe winter! 
Ian Jackson
Visitor Safety Technician
Banff, Yoho, Kootenay National Parks 

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