Glacier National Park Archives – Revelstoke Mountaineer

A hiker stands on a field of fallen trees and snow covering the Balu Trail in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park trails remain closed following heavy avalanche season

By Lys Morton ● Regional ● Jul 8, 2026

Balu Pass trail, along with two others are closed indefinitely as Parks Canada staff evaluate how much of the popular trails will need to be rebuilt.

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Family walking and biking on a Mount Revelstoke National Park path during the fall. Photo part of the Canada Strong Pass story.

Returning Canada Strong Pass means free access to Mount Revelstoke National Park all summer

By Lys Morton ● Outdoors ● Jun 17, 2026

From mountain biking trails to Meadows in the Sky hikes, Mount Revelstoke National Park is a source for various free outdoor activities this summer with Canada Strong Pass.

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Brief: Lone female from Columbia South herd moved to Central Selkirk maternity pen

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 4, 2023

Decision to translocate a difficult one, but the caribou is currently in good health.

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Hazard tree removal to begin in Glacier National Park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Nov 16, 2022

Parks Canada will begin hazard tree removal in Glacier National Park this week and say visitors can expect temporary closure to accommodate work crews and equipment.

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Archival film about Rogers Pass made available to stream

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Oct 28, 2022

The National Film Board of Canada’s Collection Curator recently digitized the film The Snow War, directed by Harold Tichenor, in 1979.

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Update: Revelstoke wildfire activity and Mount Revelstoke National Park area closures

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Aug 22, 2022

Revelstoke’s surrounding area sees an increase in wildfire activity over the weekend, and Parks Canada closes parts of Mount Revelstoke National Park to manage active fires.

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Parks Canada detects wildfire in Glacier national park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 25, 2022

Parks Canada says a wildfire was detected in Glacier National park Sunday, July 24. The blaze is not a threat to the public, but Parks Canada says motorists should be advised of the fire and only stop their vehicle when it is safe to do so in designated areas.

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Brief: Prescribed burns are ongoing in Revelstoke’s surrounding National Parks

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 18, 2022

Parks Canada says smoke from the lower flanks of Mount Revelstoke National Park shouldn’t alarm residents and are prescribed burns for wildfire risk reduction.

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No time for risks: Wildfires strain emergency services, including backcountry rescue operations

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Jul 23, 2021

With Revelstoke Search and Rescue issuing warnings and Parks Canada closing backcountry access, exploring the outdoors can bring wildfire risks. As emergency services face longer response times, the message is clear: now is not the time to take any risks.

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Brief: Missing climber found deceased in Glacier National Park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 22, 2021

The climber was reported missing on July 18 at 5:30 p.m. Parks Canada recovered the body on July 19 after pictures and videos helped narrow the search area.

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