While it seems like the majority of Gorge FSR users are using radios, there was a reported close call last Friday, November 29, 2024 between a recreational light vehicle and an industrial vehicle. Anecdotaly, there have been other reports of recreational vehicles on the road without radios unfortunately...

As a reminder, radios are mandatory!! Everyone's safety including yours is depending on it and continued access to the Gorge FSR is also depending on you having a radio and using it properly!

There have been reports of Government Resource Officers checking for radios at the bottom of the road.

So, make sure you have a radio before you go!

Its going to be deep this weekend so have fun and stay safe!

​With the prospect of the Gorge being plowed this winter - RADIO REQUIRED traffic will be in effect. 100% compliance is the key here - no radio? no go! 24/7
This is NEW. Spread the word.
Know your radio, and its limitations, drive defensively, and communicate clearly when you do use your radio. Remember to listen as well as call your KM's. Downhill (loaded and large) has right of way.
Keep up the snow dances! and C'mon La Nina!

Updated Radio Restrictions
As of October 31st 2023 The Craigellachie Anstey – Gorge (0839.01) "Gorge Road” REQUIRES 2 way radios 7 days a week between Oct 31st and May 1st. No exceptions.

• Use of 2-way radio systems will be required from October 31 – May 1 in order to coordinate the safe movement of traffic.
• The specified radio frequency to be used on portions of forest service roads is: Resource Road Channel RR-9, frequency 150.365
• A person must not operate a vehicle contrary to a traffic control device.
• A new sign has been installed at the start of Gorge Road (see attached)

Restrictions subject to change on short notice. The District will monitor road conditions and may change restrictions immediately.

For those of you still out there, Avy Canada has issued a SPAW for this weekend. Please read it here.

It has come to our attention that there was one incident today, March 6, 2023 between a heavy & light vehicle on the Gorge RR and one close call. Any interactions with logging trucks have the potential to be fatal and it is our understanding at this time that there were thankfully no injuries.

However, this incident clearly identifies the worst case potential outcome of not using radios properly and is the primary safety issue of travelling on the Gorge RR while industrial activity is occurring. 

Unfortunately, recreational access to the Gorge RR could potentially now be restricted to all users which is something we all need to strive to avoid.

The GSTA would like to reinforce the importance of proper radio use on the Gorge RR. Strict adherence to proper protocols by all is absolutely required for continued recreational access to the Gorge RR. See our touring page for more details.

Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning here: SPAW

Yesterday, December 17, 2022, a group of people unloaded sleds at 6k on the Gorge Road and rode them up to 15k and back down. The picture above shows them parked at 15k. Not only is this extremely dangerous to all involved its illegal and jeopardizes the Gorge FSR staying open to public.

A reminder for everyone on snowmobiles on FSR's:

• It is illegal to operate a snowmobile on a plowed Forest Service Road in B.C. 
• Snowmobilers can cross a plowed Forest Service Road with a minimum of $200,000 in third-party liability insurance, carrying a valid driver’s license, wearing an approved helmet, and crossing when safe.
• Snowmobilers are allowed to travel on Forest Service Roads without insurance if the road is unplowed and cannot be accessed by other vehicles.

Please, please, do not sled on the Gorge FSR, share this and help keep the Gorge FSR safe and open!

we've added a section on driving on forest roads (resource roads) as this is a key component of accessing the Gorge ski touring terrain safely. Visit the touring page for more info. You absolutely need to have the following:

• VHF Radio with the RR9 channel
• 4x4 or AWD with good winter tires with good clearance
• chains
• shovel

Also, good to have items are:

• towstrap (fabric, not chains)
• truck antennae for VHF radio (remember, handhelds don't transmit very far)

With changing temperatures throughout the day and at different elevations, road conditions can go from good to super slippery in a matter of meters. Throw in loaded logging trucks and you need to make sure you are ready for anything.

Some more tips and requirements for the road:

• Logging trucks have the right of way. Pull over well in advance of them coming and wait for them to pass
• You need to be completely off the road when parking. If a parking spot is full, keep driving to the next spot

And finally, watch the below video and make sure that you follow this when travelling on the Gorge road. Please remember that it will only take an incident or two before the road is shut down for non industrial winter use.