Bears are coming out of hibernation and will be in the area.  In springtime, bears are looking for fresh green forage and other food.  Please enjoy your hike or ride following proper bear country safety procedures. 

• Increasing temperatures and persistent weak layers in the snowpack across these areas are expected to have a destabilizing effect that could make natural and human-triggered avalanches much more likely.
• Backcountry users and anyone recreating in avalanche terrain are advised to exercise caution and to always check their regional avalanche forecasts at avalanche.ca.
• Everyone in a backcountry party needs to have the essential rescue gear – transceiver, probe and shovel – and the knowledge to use it.

• Practice safe winter driving. Drive slowly on icy roads.
• Be aware that cell phone reception is limited.
• Be cautious while driving Beaver Mines Lake Road, O'Hagen and Sartoris.