Adventure/Outdoor Rec

BC Parks has updated its information regarding Mt. Robson Park. Last week the Goat reported that the Berg Lake Trail is closed to day-use. The trail is also closed to overnight use until further notice (reservable Berg Lake campsites usually open on June 1st). […]

The Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) has made the decision to cancel this year’s Mt. Robson Marathon slated for September 12th along the Berg Lake Trail. YORA President Patricia Thoni said it was a hard decision. “They were talking about all events in summer, but we’re so close to summer and really the beginning of September is considered summer, and with everything going on we thought let’s cancel.” […]

Robson Valley Search and Rescue responded to a call from three snowmobilers on Lucille Mountain at 11:30pm May 2nd. According to the weekly incident report, two members of the SAR team responded to the call and met the snowmobilers on their way out. […]

The Province has announced that most provincial parks, including the popular Mt. Robson, Jackman Flats, Wells Gray and the Ancient Forest, will reopen May 14, but for day use only. The Berg Lake Trail remains closed. […]

By Andru McCracken Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association manager Curtis Pawliuk is asking visitors to refrain from visiting the Valemount Bike Park until COVID restrictions are lifted, and calling for locals to help get […]

Joseph Nusse has been trying to get a ski lift near Valemount for nearly 10 years. He was instrumental in getting attention from the Obertis in 2011 which led to the Valemount Glacier Destinations Master Development Agreement. Raising funds for the project has proven slow, however. Nusse realized there was a smaller-scale opportunity while Valemount waited […]

by Andru McCracken Valemount Mayor Owen Torgerson just happened to be driving by the clinic when he saw a truck, trailer and sleds getting attention from paramedics at the Valemount Health Clinic. He noted it […]

By Andru McCracken Reps from Avalanche Canada, the national organization in charge of educating outdoor recreationalists about the hazards of avalanches were in Valemount to push their comfort zone. Kevin Seel, President of Avalanche Canada, […]