[MCR] Four person hiking recommendation in the Illecillewaet and Asulkan Drainages

Hi Everyone,

Further to Chris Gooliaff's post several days ago, I am passing along the following message on behalf of the External Relations Department of Parks Canada for the Roger's Pass area of Glacier National Park to the mountain community who may be considering hiking or climbing trips into the Asulkan or Illecillewaet valleys.  Please understand that this is a voluntary recommendation and not travel restriction (mandatory group of 4 traveling together), yet:

"Please note that MRG is recommending that visitors hike in groups of four when on the trails in the Illecillewaet and Asulkan valleys in Glacier National Park.

There has been an increase in bear activity during the past two weeks. Visitors and staff have seen a female grizzly with 2 cubs frequenting the Illecillewaet and Asulkan valleys.

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Parks Canada is asking visitors to make noise and hike in tight groups of four for visitor and bear safety. This is a voluntary recommendation and the area will be monitored and patrolled by parks staff.

Visitors will receive bear safety information at the RPDC, in the campgrounds and at the trail head with the request to report bear sightings to Jasper Dispatch 1-877-852-3100.

Should the recommendation be removed or upgraded to a restriction we will let you know. "

 

For more information:

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

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