[MCR] Bear Closures in Glacier National Park

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Hello Everyone,

The following message is from Resource Conservation in Mount
Revelstoke/Glacier National Park:

"A grizzly bear female and her two cubs have been frequenting the trails in
the vicinity of the Asulkan and the Illecillewaet. In order to prevent
grizzly bears from being disturbed and/or displaced during their use of
this important habitat, and for visitor safety reasons the following trail
closures and restrictions:

 *The Avalanche Crest trail is closed. *

·         All use of the Avalanche Crest Trail and Avalanche Creek basin in
Glacier National Park is prohibited.

·         Note that this closure prevents access to climbing routes on
Avalanche Mountain and Eagle Peak.

 *A group size restriction is in place on all trails in the Asulkan and
Illecillewaet drainages. *

·         This specifically affects access to all alpine routes in the Sir
Donald, Asulkan and Bonney Groups.

·         Parties must travel in groups of 4 or more. The maximum distance
between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when
sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings.


Please refer to the closure map attached to plan your trips in Glacier Park.


Play Safe This Long Weekend,


Paddy Jerome
Visitor Safety Technician
ACMG/IFMGA
Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Parks
Ph. 250 814 3524
patrick.jerome at pc.gc.ca
www.parksmountainsafety.ca
www.parcsecuritemontagne.ca
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