Backcountry Fest is coming up this weekend, and we’ve been getting some fresh snow! We know everyone’s itching to find the perfect line in the powder, so here are a few important things to keep in mind.
This season, we’ve had a few serious incidents in the backcountry, but thanks to the incredible teams at North Shore Rescue, Comox Valley SAR, Campbell River SAR, Talon Helicopters, North 49 Helicopters, BC Air Ambulance, North Island Paramedics, and community volunteers, everyone was brought back to safety and swiftly transported to the advanced medical care they needed.
Our community is coming together to send our thoughts and support to those who are recovering from injuries. We’re all rooting for full and speedy recoveries, and we stand by you every step of the way.
That said, Mount Cain does not provide backcountry rescue services. People venturing out of bounds must be prepared for self-rescue. You are your group’s best chance of survival. If you choose to venture out of bounds be sure to familiarize yourself with the backcountry checklist and other great resources available from our friends at Avalanche Canada on their planning page.https://avalanche.ca/planning
Use the backcountry checklist to ensure you are prepared:
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We’ve been keeping some exciting news under wraps, but it’s time to share! MCAPS, in collaboration with the ‘Namgis band, is thrilled to offer rentals of the ‘Namgis Papikalan Community Cabin on alternating weekends. And the first available weekend is coming up fast—Backcountry Fest, February 7th-10th! Bookings go live on our Accommodations website this Thursday, February 6th, at 10 AM. Don’t miss out! With snowy conditions be prepared to travel the Cain road and bring your chains! Make sure they fit and know how to use them. We want to correct a note from our last newsletter about the uphill and downhill travel times. The improvements that have been made to our roads give space to have vehicles pass in opposite directions and there are pull outs in some sections. Keep in mind that there are some sections that are narrow and you must still yield to downhill traffic.
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Camping and Parking Policies
Please respect your fellow parking lot users and the staff and volunteers who make Mount Cain run smoothly. To maximize space and ensure guest comfort, safety and efficient mountain operations, please follow these parking lot procedures:
• Park as close as possible to vehicles beside you (less than 4 feet away).
• All awnings/tarps/cooking areas must be set up behind vehicles (not beside) to maximize number of guests in the parking lot.
• Tow-behind trailers are strongly discouraged.
• All parking lot campers (including all RVs, vans, truck-bed campers and the like) must be located in the Main Parking Lot area between the entrance of the lot and the L1 lift building.
• Vehicles staying during mid-week for camping must be parked on the Uphill Side of the lot, parked as close together as possible. • If using a generator, park on near the entrance of the Main Parking lot. Generators off at 10pm.
• Quiet time at 11pm (low conversations are OK, but no music please).
• Pack out all garbage, including compostables.
• Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
• Camping is by donation to help keep Cain great!
• Thank you for your cooperation!!!
