We recieved the following yesterday from Appointment.com – our online Calendar System hosts; “Dear Valued Customers, We regret to inform you that our email service provider was recently compromised, and addressing this issue will require extensive work over the coming months. As we understand the critical importance of email functionality to your business, we recommend transitioning to another email provider to ensure minimal disruption to your operations. While it pains us to make this recommendation, we believe it is the […]
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The Glacier Creek FSR road closure established late August due to hazardous materials closing the road physically, has finally been lifted. This allows West Kootenay access to Jumbo Pass Hut once again.
The 2024 Fire Season is now underway in the Kootenays with 2 weeks of hot dry weather. A strict campfire ban is in effect now, since July 5th. Be very careful with camp stoves, cigarettes, etc. 💥 Download The BC Wildfire Service App and stay informed of fires in the area, along your approach and over the height of the land from the area. Note Evacuation Orders and Alerts, study the weather forecast and project if Wildfire conditions are likely […]
For those seeking transportation to the Huts or the trailhead, here is some information to aid your trip planning: Glacier Helicopters Invermere, BC Contact Greg: greg@glacierhelicopters.ca (250) 341-7164 (cel) Jumbo Hut delivery or pickup from Invermere airport: approx $1200. Additional loads from Toby/Jumbo confluence parking lot – add $500. Olive Hut delivery or pickup $900 . They have a Jet Ranger based in Invermere for the coming winter season. Whitetooth Heli Golden, BC Contact info@whitetoothheli.com (250) 344-2266 Main Hanger […]
The reconstruction of the Forster footbridge is now complete, allowing regular access to the Dave White and Olive Huts once again. Have a great season ❄! CVHS
Effective immediately Olive and Dave White Huts are closed due to the main Forster Creek footbridge being taken away by high water. There is no scheduled replacement of the bridge at this time, likely late fall. Those with existing reservations can get refunds.Content coming soon. CVHS
Canfor has concluded their harvesting in the upper McMurdo Creek, and therefore recently removed the temporary bridges at the 56 km on McMurdo FSR. Wide fords have been established allowing high clearance 4×4 access through those two creeks.