[MCR] Avalanche Season in the Rockies

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

To all backcountry users in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks:
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 Mounts Bourgeau 
(Banff), Stephen, Dennis and Field (Yoho), and Mt. Whymper (Kootenay). 
The signs look like this:

If the sign is flipped down and indicates that avalanche control is in 
progress, 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 warnings 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!
Parks Canada Visitor Safety 
Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks
www.parksmountainsafety.ca
www.parcsecuritemontagne.ca

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