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July 2008

    Status: Restrictions on Shannon FSR through July 2008
    The following information was forwarded to the SAS regarding access on the Shannon FSR:

    The following road closure may affect hikers and climbers attempting to enter or exit the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park or adjacent areas by way of the Shannon Creek FSR. The Shannon Creek FSR will be closed (0km to approximately 3km) to all public due to active logging operations (road re-construction, falling, yarding, and hauling) from May to the end of July 2008. Activity is not expected to be occurring on the weekends or evenings but it is possible that operations may be occurring during any daylight hours and access. EXTREME caution is advised, DO NOT approach active equipment or tree fallers. Notices will be provide to Parks for posting at the start of the chief trails and will be removed upon completion of operations. The logging contractor will have additional signs posted closer to the active operations.


January 2007

    Sky Pilot/Habrich area
    Status: changed access situation
    Access to Mount Habrich and the Sky Pilot area was significantly changed in the Fall of 2006. The Ministry of Forests closed the gate at the entrance of the Stawamus/Indian Forest Service Road due to road damage. Recent scouting by the SAS indicates that significant damage has occurred on the Shannon Creek Branch making it virtually impassable for vehicles at this time. Some sources close to the forestry industry suggest that repairs will be effected, however this and any related time-table are not confirmed. Climbers wanting to access this area must now ride or walk in from the closed gate, which adds a fair bit of time.

 

Closure Sign (Forest Service Road):

Damage Shannon Arm:

    The SAS is researching the viability of better access to this region via Britannia Creek. The residential development at Britannia by Macdonald Development Corporation has led to far better access than before to the Brittania Creek valley. The logging road is in excellent shape at least to the 5km mark and seemingly beyond to the old Mt. Sheer townsite. Improved access via this route would add an additional option to gain the alpine terrain around Mountain Lake (currently accessed via Furry Creek), an excellent hiking and moderate scrambling destination. The future potential for an excellent alpine link-up via the head waters of Furry and Britannia is something to consider if access can be maintained and enhanced to both watersheds.

October/November 2006

    On Sunday Oct.15 eleven individuals from the community of Furry Creek and the BCMC donated approximately 40 hours of trail clearing in less than clement conditions - in fact it was pouring. Thanks to all those involved in helping maintain a trail system to an area rapidly growing in popularity for its alpine setting.


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