[MCR] Sunshine Rock Access Update, Banff National Park, April 16, 2015

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

Several inquiries have been made regarding access to climbing at Sunshine
Rock in Banff National Park during the construction on the Brewster
Creek/Healy Creek trail this spring. At this point Sunshine Rock and the
parking at the Brewster Creek/Healy Creek trailhead remains open with no
anticipated closures.


Climbers are asked to park in a way that does not impeded access to any of
the construction equipment or material present at the parking lot, and to
access the crag without disturbing any of the equipment or material present
near the crag.


Blasting for the trail construction was completed this winter at the SW
corner of the crag. Subsequent rock scaling for the trail construction was
completed this spring, however climbers may still encounter loose rock in
this area especially in the “Roadside Left” section of the crag. Any fixed
protection on nearby climbs should also be checked for integrity before
committing to climbing on these routes.


When climbing please be aware that construction equipment may be moving
back and forth on the trail at the base of the crag so please keep you
ropes and personal gear organized and off to the side of the trail. By
avoiding any conflicts with the various user groups we hope to keep access
to the crag open all spring and summer.
--
Conrad Janzen
Visitor Safety
Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks
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