1 June 2009
Gold Bridge, BC
As the forest fire, started by a careless campfire on May 29 in the Lillooet/Squamish forest district burns itself out, Chilcotin Holidays staff only see a small plume of smoke on the horizon amidst the snow-capped mountains. Thanks to the tireless efforts of BC firefighters on ground and in the air, the fire is self-contained and in the process of burning itself out having left nearby communities with the inconvenience of power and phone outages where power lines were damaged.
As owner, and outfitter, Kevan Bracewell of Chilcotin Holidays explains, “Fires naturally occur in almost all ecosystems and can be used as a land management tool.” The carelessness of handling campfires is a threat to people and wildlife each year. Without the immediate response of fire fighters, it could have been a different story in Gold Bridge. As Bracewell explains, “The cycle of nature will soon see revegetation and result in better mule deer wintering ranges in the areas scorched around Mowson and Pearson ponds.”
Once hydro crews get the power back on the grid, Chilcotin Holidays is prepared and looking forward to a busy season with guests arriving locally and internationally for the unique wilderness vacations they provide in BC’s South Chilcotin Mountains.
To book your next wilderness experience, or for more information, contact:
Chilcotin Holidays
Tel: 250 238 2274
Fax: 250-238-2241
Email: adventures@chilcotinholidays.com
Or visit: www.chilcotinholidays.com
