There are several different types of Motor Vehicle Closure Areas (MVCA’s) in place throughout the Elk Valley to preserve non-motorized recreation opportunities, sensitive ecosystems, and wildlife habitat.

• For Wildlife Act-related closures, please refer to the BC Government Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulations - Region 4  and the BCSF Provincial Trap Map below.

• For non-motorized recreation zones (eg ski touring areas and private land holdings), please refer to the FSA PDF map below. We are working to have these layers added to the digital provincial snowmobile trail map noted above.

• Note that these maps do not reflect variable industrial activity closures such as logging or gas pipeline work. It is illegal to snowmobile on a plowed road in BC or to block access for industrial users operating under a permit or on their private lands. If you choose to ride or stage outside of designated sledding recreation areas in Fernie, it is YOUR responsibility to understand and respect these closures and work activities. Not doing so damages the reputation of sledding overall and erodes our relationship with the government and local stakeholders. Respect where you ride.