Well, it does seem that it is possible to change Government's mind with a little public pressure. From Steve Jones: Woohoo! Thanks everyone for the letters. Concerns from the public and advocacy groups about the full closure of the Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy have resulted in BC Parks significantly shrinking the area that is closed. See new map below. Notably, the hut will now be open! Please do respect the much smaller closure area or they may feel that they have to expand it...

The large scope of the closure due to the Joffre landslide at Cerise Creek is receiving some pushback. This closure seems to be of particular concern to the commercial mountain guide operators, who must obtain a permit before teaching their courses and running guided parties in the area. With the closure, they cannot obtain such permits any more. Also of concern is the complete lack of management in the area, which is extremely apparent at Keith's Hut, which has been a free-for-all gong...

The Nlháxten/Cerise Creek Conservancy Management Plan has been released by BC Parks. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/.../cnsrvncy/nlhaxten-cerise-crk/ I noted a great deal of vague language and vague adjectives used when describing "carrying capacity" Clauses such as [implement "appropriate" visitor management systems to maintain "acceptable capacity"] and ["appropriate" types and levels of recreation activities], hint of future closures and backcountry restrictions based upon...