[MCR] Hermitt/Tupper Closure Sept 4th & 5th

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Hello everyone,

The following is for the upcoming closure at Hermitt/Tupper this week due
explosive ordinance control work.  There will be NO activity whatsoever
over the indicated time frame while this work is being conducted.



Pursuant to Section 7 of the *Canada National Parks Act General Regulations*:


*The Hermit Trail, Hermit Campground and all climbing routes on Mt Tupper
will be closed to all activities Tuesday September 4th and Wednesday
September 5th. The closed area has the same boundaries as the Hermit and
Tupper Winter Restricted Areas.*

Explanation:

*Blasting operations are scheduled to take place on Mount Tupper in Glacier
National Park on Wednesday September 5th, 2012.  The purpose of these
operations is to safely remove, by detonation, unexploded military
ordinance that was fired as part of Parks Canada’s Avalanche Control
Program.*

For information please contact the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre or the
Parks Canada Revelstoke Administration Office (250-837-7500).







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Superintendent


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Revelstoke and Glacier





National Parks of Canada




Best Regards,


Paddy Jerome
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Visitor Safety Technician
Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Parks
Ph. 250 814 3524
patrick.jerome at pc.gc.ca
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