Parks Canada is planning avalanche control with explosives on the Simpson avalanche paths in Kootenay National Park on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This area will be closed to park users all day, and no climbing or skiing is permitted.

Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information on avalanche closure and to see maps, visit: http://tinyurl.com/webpsp4d

Parks Canada Visitor Safety
Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks