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

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 4^th and Wednesday September 5^th. 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 5^th, 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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Date                                                                                                 Superintendent                   

                                                                                            Mount 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@xxxxxxxx

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