The Alpine Club of Canada is noting that there is a good possibility of more restrictions being placed on backcountry access for the Clearwater / Ram PLUZ, Job/Cline etc. They are concerned about even hiking access to get to various climbing locations etc. This is not to mention the restriction of OHV’s likely coming as well.
The proposed NSRP may potentially affect access for recreational use in the Bighorn Backcountry, where many of our Albertan section members practice low impact, self-propelled recreation. It may also affect access for other user groups who recreate in the Bighorn. At this time, the ACC is seeking to document our member’s use of the area so that we can contribute positively and concretely to any future consultation processes about recreation in the Bighorn.
http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/blo...n-backcountry/
The alpine club is generally very well informed on environmental issues and have a pretty respectable track record of mixing access with being sustainable. For example, their network of ACC huts in the backcountry is a great service and opportunity for those that are able to access these places.
If ACC is concerned about the regional plan, perhaps other outdoors enthusiasts might want to take a look as well.
http://aep.alberta.ca/recreation-pub...ap-Jul2017.pdf
https://landuse.alberta.ca/RegionalP...s/default.aspx
Looks like what happened down south in the Castle is going to happen here as well. Don’t just take my word for it, but have a read at the attached links. Note that the ‘Alberta Wilderness Association’ is behind a lot of this. If you read their position statements, this will tell you what you need to know about their thoughts on hunting, trapping, and fishing. They want OHV’s banned in areas they deem to be ‘prime protection and critical wildlife zones.’
The attached map shows these 'prime protection areas' that they've designated.
https://albertawilderness.ca/issues/...on-statements/
North Saskatchewan Region plan – Bighorn Backcountry Areas - Land use planning - potential closures / reduced access - Y2Y agenda
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