(Keystone) Caribou and Standard Basin Closure in effect next season.

[knee deep in it]

I just read the letter Kathy, sorry about your wasted efforts.

I guess common sense isn't all that common anymore

 

[skierh2o]

Looks like it may be time to rebel!
As long as others have legal access to this land.....why not us!?
All for one and one for all!

I applaud all your efforts through never ending frustrations!

Thanks!

 

[Ramjet15x]

Keep up the good fight Kathy!

 

[POWDERCHOWDER]

So F%$*ing frustrating..........

 

[jumpingjack]

Has there been any changes to the riding area and dates of closer at Frisbie Ridge for this year?

 

[Powder Puff]

New maps will be available real soon, there is an small area that has been opened up at the N end of Frisby. Closures are in effect Jan. 1-Apr. 15.
Hope no one is under impression that there isn`t anywhere to ride here anymore, new maps will showcase all areas open to snowmobiling in the Revelstoke area.
Work with us guys and gals we are trying.

This was sent out to our club members.

JUST A NOTE OF REASSURANCE, EVEN WITH THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED CLOSURES, REVY REMAINS OPEN TO SLEDDING WITH MANY, MANY AREAS TO RIDE. EVEN THOSE AREAS WITH RESTRICTIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JAN.1ST AND AGAIN AFTER APRIL 15.

AT THE EDMONTON SNOWSHOW WE WERE TOLD MANY TIMES THAT PEOPLE THOUGHT ALL OF THE AREAS ARE CLOSED. THIS IS NOT TRUE!

ALL THE USUAL AREAS ARE OPEN, CARIBOU BASIN AND STANDARD BASIN (PART OF KEYSTONE) HAS NEW CLOSURES, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE REMAINS OPEN AND WILL ONCE AGAIN OFFER YOU SOME OF THE BEST SLEDDING IN WESTERN CANADA.

MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT ROUGH COUNTRY MARINE AND THE SLED SHED AT THIS TIME, THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND VIA THE NEWSLETTER.

SO DO NOT WRITE REVY OFF, COME ON OUT AND ENJOY THE BEST SNOW YOU WILL SLED ON AND RIDE WITH US AGAIN THIS YEAR.

 

[clifford the big red dog]

So after all of this how does the city of Revelstoke feel about the clubs actions and do they feel like there is anything that they can do to help the situation. What is the opinion of the chamber of commerce and do they feel that its just up to the club to pursue this matter on there own?

 

[Evil Revo]

So after all of this how does the city of Revelstoke feel about the clubs actions and do they feel like there is anything that they can do to help the situation. What is the opinion of the chamber of commerce and do they feel that its just up to the club to pursue this matter on there own?[/QUOTE

I wonder the same thing. I would think the Chamber would be throwing some money towards this fight. (They might be already).
No sledding in Revy? Don't think you need a Chamber anymore do ya?

 

[Powder Puff]

No monetary help from the City or Chamber but after our meeting last wk. we were finially able to tell our story of what the Club has done for the past 30 yrs. working to Gov. to save the mtn. caribou. I think there were some eyes opened. The City did write a letter of support for us addressed to the premier. The North Columbia Enviromental Society also attended, they did not want to ask any questions because they commented that the meeting may become confrontational. They said they would comment on our presentation by letter within 48 hrs. it has been over a wk. since that meeting and no response yet.

Here are the Gov. maps for the additional legislated closures.
Fish and Wildlife - Natural Resource Operations - Province of British Columbia

Here is the response letter from the Premier.

 

[Powder Puff]

and the refusal of a permit system for Caribou Basin, other areas in the prov. have these type of permits. Still waiting for the reply for the Keystone/Standard permit.

 

[raven-lunatic]

Thanks Kathy,for the update,typical political dodgeballing!

 

[Powder Puff]

The latest, now captive breeding

.Revelstoke Times Review - Mountain caribou captive breeding program unveiled

 

[snopro]

How do we donate the 6 caribou on Frisby to the program. They could be later reintroduced to anywhere but Revelstoke. Just my random thought. Lol.

 

[New_M7_Ryder]

just wondering if anyone has been in keystone as its not closed yet. Our group coming up in a week would like to go in there and would like to know if its worth it yet. thanks in advance

 

[dycker]

We were in on the weekend. It didn't look like anybody had been in for a while if at all this year.

just wondering if anyone has been in keystone as its not closed yet. Our group coming up in a week would like to go in there and would like to know if its worth it yet. thanks in advance

 

[CUSO]

Gee, I didn't know sleds were allowed in the national parks... They're depleting there too!!!

The latest, now captive breeding

.Revelstoke Times Review - Mountain caribou captive breeding program unveiled

 

[Powder Puff]

Glad you noticed that Cuso.
So I have had some p.m.`s lately seems that there is some confusion as to when the closures are and what areas are affected now.
Up until the closure date of Jan. 1/12 Caribou Basin and all of Keystone/Standard and all of Frisby and Sale are open to snowmobiling. The closures are done Apr. 15 so again all areas are open to snowmobiling after this date. Caribou Basin is closed completely to snowmobiling now durring the closure date. There are still areas open to ride Keystone/Standard, Frisby and Sale during the closure dates.
Hope this helps. Thanks everyone for your co-operation during the closure dates and thanks for working with us.

 

[New_M7_Ryder]

Thanks heading up in the morning can't wait

 

[Powder Puff]

This program might be/is/dunno? transplanting/breeding 2 ecotypes of caribou. Woodland and Mtn.
Does this mean we are trying to save the Woodland Caribou now too.

Here`s a link to the latest maps from Gov. go to bottom of page.

Revelstoke Snowmobile Club - Caribou Closures

 

[evil1]

Rode keystone on the 4rth,,went to cabin, not a track to be seen or sign of,,a little wind blown and not many land mines around,,so goood coverage for this time of year. dropped in back of cabin and hit a couple more bowls,,i'm sure we were the first in there for the year,,blue bird day what a ride! when we got out,,from the cabin out was beat down

We were in on the weekend. It didn't look like anybody had been in for a while if at all this year.