PGBRS

Red Mountain & Mount Baldy Access Update: We have been informed that the railway crossing gate at 1.7 km on the Fraser Flats Road will be locked during periods of non-industrial use. This is related to requirements of a crossing agreement with CN. This will likely happen within the next week or so. In addition the crossing at 1.7km is scheduled for repairs this summer, the exact date is unknown at this time. During this period pedestrian access will be restricted. For those heading into the Red Cabin access is still available using the Penny trailhead.

Any further updates on this closure will be posted on the PGBRS Instagram, Facebook, and website. You can also email [email protected] with any questions.

Avalanche awareness night was a blast! It was awesome to see so many folks from the community come out and support the event.

Thanks to all the presenters and partners that made the night possible:

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PGBRS Cabin Booking System Update!
Effective immediately the booking system for the PGBRS Cabins (Raven, Grizzly, Red, The Farm, and Longworth) has been changed to a 4 month rolling system from a Summer and Winter intake system. This has been done in part to avoid system crashes due to heavy volumes when the seasonal bookings open. This approach will require a bit more planning by parties and will hopefully reduce the frenzied bookings on past opening nights. This system should also be easier on the volunteers managing the booking system. Over the years we have heard a lot of feedback on the cabin booking system, hopefully this will address some of the common complaints. This change is now live on the PGBRS booking page.

We will trial this system out to see how it works and may adjust down the road. We are also looking at more sophisticated booking software, but that comes with a heftier price tag. Thank you.

Pictured: Grizzly Den Cabin

Avalanche Awareness Night
OVERhang, Ruckus, Avalanche Canada, and PGSAR are hosting an Avalanche Awareness Evening at Otway.

This evening is designed to be hands-on, informative, and accessible for anyone who spends time in the winter backcountry.

The event will be held Monday February 23rd:
6pm-7pm: hands-on practice session at the Transceiver Park
7pm-9pm: avalanche presentations, demos, prizes, snacks and social with beverages at the Main Lodge at CNSC (Otway).

CABINE FEVER III WAS AWESOME

Huge sold-out event, great times, amazing support. From the silent auction, t-shirt sales, cabin lottery and ticket sales, we were able to raise over $11,000 for backcountry recreation (net).

Huge thanks to our invited speaker Nathan Menounos recounting "6 million steps" across the Pacific Crest Trail.

This event would not have been possible without our generous sponsors:

- Dezaiko Lodge: Full, guided 7-day backcountry ski trip to heli-access Dezaiko Lodge for 2
https://www.dezaikolodge.com/

- Chinook Yoga: Annual Membership and One Month Unlimited Membership
https://chinookyoga.com/

- Powder King Mountain Resort: Two day passes with rentals
https://www.powderking.com/

- Mr Mike's: Gift Certificate
https://mrmikes.ca/

- Works from Local Artists: Evan Dux
https://evanduxmedia.ca/

- Works from local Artist: Cliff Mann
https://www.facebook.com/CliffMannPainter/

- Robson Backcountry Adventures: Half-day guided side-by-side hiking tour
http://www.robsonbackcountryadventures.ca/

- Caledonia Nordic: Season Pass and Swag
https://caledonianordic.com/

- Ruckus Skis Boards & Bikes: Avi Probe and Ski Items
https://www.ruckuspg.ca/

- Stride & Glide Sports: Gift Certificate
http://www.strideandglide.ca

- Corlane Sporting Goods PG: Jet Boil
https://www.corlanes.com/

- Sunset Yoga Studio : 5 Classes
https://sunsetstudio.ca/

- OVERhang: Adult Day Pass with Rentals
https://www.overhang.ca/

- PGBRS : Farm Cabin booking Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026; Red Mountain Cabin booking Feb 12-15, 2026
www.pgbrs.org