Monthly Archives: May 2017


Fire Rating May 17th 2017

Well thankfully we received enough rain and cooler temps the rating has dropped to Low , for now. Green up is coming in nicely now and things are looking good for back country travel. Please keep in mind that with the predicted forecast for this weekend ( May long ) there is a warmer dry […]


Fire Rating May 15th 2017

Well we are back into the high range again. With this hot dry weather and 30-50 km winds as of late it didn’t take long for the rating to jump up. Hopefully with the predicted rains coming it will drop the rating down to moderate. Please be mindful folks when it the back country.   […]


Fire Rating May 10 2017

The latest fire rating in the Sandilands Provincial Forest is now dropped to moderate. Thankfully due to the higher humidity over nights and some minor rain fall the rating has dropped from High to Moderate. Green up is now starting to really kick in which is a good thing, but please be mindful when travelling […]


Fire Rating May 5th 2017

Here is the latest fire rating for the Sandilands Provincial Forest . With the recent warmer temperatures and steadily winds conditions have dried out pretty. The Provincial Fire Fighters based out of the Marchand Park now have 2 Tac Crews on standby and they have also called in a helicopter to be based out of […]


Fire Rating May 3 2017

Here is the current fire rating for the Sandilands area. Green up is starting now but please use caution when travelling in the back country . With the dry and warmer temps forecasted the week and weekend i can see the rating being moved up to the next level.   Thanks   Sandhogs Exec


Trail Conditions May 3 2017

The Little Bigfoot Trail is open and clear of deadfall again and in over all good shape. There are some low spots where spring run off have left them a bit muddy , but currently are passable. The club will be out during this month to address some of those spots and do repairs as […]