Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) responded to a flooding event in Bugaboo Provincial Park earlier today (August 17).

All hikers and climbers in the park’s core area were safely evacuated by a team from CVSAR with the help of Alpine Helicopters.

The area is now CLOSED.

According to the BC Parks website:

“Until flooding subsides and Parks staff are able to assess residual hazards and damage done to facilities, the entire core area of Bugaboo Park including the Kain Hut Trail is closed until further notice.”

The closure includes:

Kain Hut;

Kain Hut Trail;

Boulder Camp;

Applebee Dome Camp.

Please respect these closures for your safety and the safety of others. Thank you for your cooperation.

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

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