Parks Canada is again asking Riders and Skiers to not ski, ride or snowshoe in the Parkers, Hilda and Nigel Pass areas until there is enough snow to protect fragile alpine plants.

Snow depth should be at least 50 cm or knee deep.

Shallow snow is most common in early winter and in windblown areas. Deeper snow also protects your gear from damage and reduces the chance of injury. Storm snow depth recorded at Parkers study plot this morning is 20 cm of unconsolidated, unsettled snow. We've already had a report of a serious crash resulting in injuries from a rider hitting unseen rocks. Most recently, we have a unconfirmed report of a size 2 skier accidental on the Boundary Glacier area. These are very, very early season conditions friends. Please respect this volunteer closure.

It'll be a long winter to spend injured folks. Thank you for helping protect this fragile alpine landscape.

Visitor Safety
Parks Canada