[MCR] Bear Closures in Glacier National Park

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@xxxxxxxx
www.parksmountainsafety.ca
www.parcsecuritemontagne.ca

closure map.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document

_______________________________________________
These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The 
ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in 
continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable 
nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information 
provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions 
Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
See http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.
See http://informalex.org/subscribe.shtml#unsubscribe to remove your name from 
this list.