[MCR] Rogers Pass Winter Permit Program

[Public Mountain Conditions Report]

The rumour is true...early starts are now in effect.
Information Bulletin


WINTER PERMIT SYSTEM NO LONGER IN EFFECT – 
FOR THE 2014/2015 WINTER SEASON

REVELSTOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, April 25, 2015 – The Winter Permit System is 
no longer in effect in Glacier National Park. The highway corridor 
avalanche control program has completed artillery control for the 
2014/2015 season and backcountry recreationalists may now enter Winter 
Restricted Areas and Winter Prohibited areas with the exception of 
Fidelity Winter Prohibited Area without a Winter Permit.  Recreationalists 
are still required to display a national park pass on their vehicle. 

While these Winter Restricted Areas are open, this does not render 
snow-covered slopes safe for winter and spring recreationists. Anyone 
travelling into the backcountry in winter and spring should have proper 
training to assess avalanche terrain and conditions, as well as the 
appropriate equipment and skills for self-rescue.  As well, avalanche 
control measures using helicopters remain a possibility until all 
potential avalanche hazards to the transportation corridor have subsided.  

No stopping zones on the Trans Canada Highway remain in effect as 
indicated by highway signs.  Recreationalists are reminded to use Parks 
Canada designated access routes that ensure safety near CP railway lines.

It is the responsibility of park visitors to ensure their actions are 
safe. Further information can be obtained at www.pc.gc.ca/glacier or by 
visiting the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre.  Information is also available 
by phoning Parks Canada in Revelstoke at (250) 837-7500, or (250) 837-MTNS 
for daily weather and snow conditions. 


Information:

Revelstoke Office
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Field Unit 
Parks Canada 
250-837-7500


-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/mcr/attachments/20150424/a88214b4/attachment.html>