Bourne Glacier

[snowcannon]

Do people still ride on Bourne Glacier? Apparently there is a 20m wide trail going through the caribou closure to the top. Supposedly the area is managed by eagle valley club.
Found this on Snowest from 2014:

 

[Pedaling pete]

Yes, people still ride there.

 

[drew562]

Yes, people still ride there.

I really wish he didn’t post this.

 

[snopro]

I really wish he didn’t post this.

Is it a closed area drew?

 

[Pedaling pete]

It's a seasonal closure is it not?(jan1 to April 15) (On a stretch of the road)
Doesn't seem to stop people from going in mid season though.

 

[Stg2Suby]

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlif...osures_ortho_24x36_Bourne-Glacier-Closure.pdf
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/snowmobile-closures/

 

[drew562]

Is it a closed area drew?

It’s open. But it’s got an enforced single file trail. Crazy Long and far ride in. Requires a guide or an experienced group. Tons of exposure to huge slide paths. Basically it’s the last area that yahoos need to get into.

 

[snowcannon]

It’s open. But it’s got an enforced single file trail. Crazy Long and far ride in. Requires a guide or an experienced group. Tons of exposure to huge slide paths. Basically it’s the last area that yahoos need to get into.

Sounds like you have been up there...
Got any pics?
Are non-yahoos ok going there?

 

[oler1234]

It’s open. But it’s got an enforced single file trail. Crazy Long and far ride in. Requires a guide or an experienced group. Tons of exposure to huge slide paths. Basically it’s the last area that yahoos need to get into.

just take the ferry next time

 

[drew562]

just take the ferry next time

Downey loop access your talking about. Not for every one

 

[Pedaling pete]

So..... Should we talk about some of the other good riding areas back in there? or shut er down?

 

[The Kickass One]

So..... Should we talk about some of the other good riding areas back in there? or shut er down?

It’s a free world!!

 

[Pedaling pete]

It’s a free world!!

Since when?

 

[ferniesnow]

It’s a free world!!

A few years ago, I remember someone from Cranbrook giving me the gears about mentioning some of the out of the way spots around Fernie.............has the world changed since then or is someone feeling a little more generous?

 

[tex78]

A few years ago, I remember someone from Cranbrook giving me the gears about mentioning some of the out of the way spots around Fernie.............has the world changed since then or is someone feeling a little more generous?

It's a hidden gem

But really spring time rode, snow permitting

Buddy's Tryed three weekends in a row for years, and have the wall of skegless Racing skis to prove it

 

[drew562]

It's a hidden gem

But really spring time rode, snow permitting

Buddy's Tryed three weekends in a row for years, and have the wall of skegless Racing skis to prove it

One yr we did 25km of gravel with the odd puddle. Nytro worn to the spindles Lol.

I was in there first weekend of October this year on side-by-side. It’s a huge day even in a razor

 

[The Kickass One]

A few years ago, I remember someone from Cranbrook giving me the gears about mentioning some of the out of the way spots around Fernie.............has the world changed since then or is someone feeling a little more generous?

I could care less about riding areas around Fernie. likely questioning your legal guiding tenure at the time..

 

[tex78]

One yr we did 25km of gravel with the odd puddle. Nytro worn to the spindles Lol.

I was in there first weekend of October this year on side-by-side. It’s a huge day even in a razor

I've been down to the bridge and valley bottom, 50 some km in my jeep

Looking for a buddy's cabin, which I missed the turn lol

 

[tex78]

I could care less about riding areas around Fernie. likely questioning your legal guiding tenure at the time..

Do I pick up a touch of jealousy there???

 

[The Kickass One]

Do I pick up a touch of jealousy there???

None at all... I’ve ridden lots of areas. Don’t need a guide to explore.