tour the Gorge
Note: The Gorge Ski Touring Association has no operations and is not responsible for any activities at the Gorge
Know before you go! The Gorge is a remote area with avalanche terrain ranging from simple to complex. It is located in the North Columbia zone of Avalanche Canada's forecast
Be Prepared! To travel on the Forest Service Road, you MUST have the following:
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.
Know before you go! The Gorge is a remote area with avalanche terrain ranging from simple to complex. It is located in the North Columbia zone of Avalanche Canada's forecast
Be Prepared! To travel on the Forest Service Road, you MUST have the following:
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.
AWD/4X4 Vehicle with good winter tires
Tire chains
Shovel
Some items that are also good to have are:
Towstrap (fabric not chain)
Truck mounted VHF antenna (handheld VHF radios don't have great range)
Follow proper FSR protocols for calling out your kms and always yield to logging trucks. See this link and the video below for more info.
Never operate snowmobiles on ploughed roads!
You must park in pullouts completely off the road so logging trucks can pass. If a parking spot is already full keep driving to the next pullout to park
Tire chains
Shovel
Some items that are also good to have are:
Towstrap (fabric not chain)
Truck mounted VHF antenna (handheld VHF radios don't have great range)
Follow proper FSR protocols for calling out your kms and always yield to logging trucks. See this link and the video below for more info.
Never operate snowmobiles on ploughed roads!
You must park in pullouts completely off the road so logging trucks can pass. If a parking spot is already full keep driving to the next pullout to park
