BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS CORRIDOR (BAC)
Winter Trails Access
The downhill ski area is extremely busy. To maintain orderly travel, backcountry visitors to the Black Mountain and Bowen Lookout winter trails must use the Backcountry Access Corridor (BAC).
To access these trails, you must observe the following:
- The Backcountry Access Corridor (BAC) is open 7am - 10pm.
- A yellow BAC tag is required to access the corridor. Pick up your free BAC tag from the Brown Bag Room in the Black mountain Lodge. (See map for directions)
- Follow the marked pole route through the downhill ski area to the winter trails. Please travel efficiently through the base area to reduce congestion.
- Washrooms are available for backcountry visitors in the Black Mountain Lodge. (See map for directions)
- You are responsible to proceed with care and full consideration of the variable surface conditions in all pedestrian areas, parking lots, walkways and trails.
- Overnight parking: please park in the designated area of Lot 3B. Failure to comply could result in a needless Search and Rescue operation and/or your vehicle being towed.
The downhill ski area is closed to all access from 10pm until 9am, while we complete grooming and base area preparations.
BAC TAG
Look out for the yellow tag below and secure to your clothing or backpack.
COLLECTING YOUR BAC TAG
A BAC Tag is required during our winter operations only.
- Free parking is provided to all BC Park visitors in Lot 3b. If you wish to park closer, paid parking applies and can be paid for when you collect your BAC Tag. Alternatively parking can be purchased via the Indigo Neo APP available in your APP Store.
- A BAC Tag can be collected on Cypress Mountain in the Brown Bag Room located in the Black Mountain Lodge. The tag must then be visibly attached to your clothing.
- Your tag will be inspected by our ticket checkers. Please have your tag ready for inspection.
- Visit the info kiosk before you begin your hike to pick up a trail map.
- Continue on the designated walking path to trail head, located to the west of the base of Eagle Chair.
WINTER SAFETY
When visiting BC Parks during the winter, prepare for cold temperatures, changing weather, challenging road conditions, short days, avalanches and variable ice conditions. All these factors mean less room for error in staying safe. Backcountry travelers are responsible for their own decisions and safety.