PGBRS

Red Mountain Cabin (RSTBC)
Bookings are currently available until Nov 1, 2024
Raven Lake / Grizzly Den / 8-Mile Cabins (BC Parks)
Bookings are currently available until Nov 1, 2024
The Farm Cabin (RSTBC)
Bookings are currently available until Nov 1, 2024

(Updated Jan 9, 2024)

NOTE: GRIZZLY DEN WILL BE CLOSED FROM JUNE 1 – NOV 1 2024 FOR RENOVATIONS
(We will open available dates as the construction plans are finalized)

Established in 1998, the Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society (PGBRS) is a not-for-profit society with no paid staff and is run entirely by the efforts of volunteers. The PGBRS was incorporated to support local non-motorized recreation clubs, societies and groups in the central interior of British Columbia.

Prince George is situated on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations, however, some of our activities do occur on other nearby traditional territories.

The PGBRS is involved in several backcountry recreation-related issues such as access management, cabin management, advocacy and education. 

The PGBRS and member clubs are involved in the management and maintenance of several trails and cabins in the region through agreements with BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC

Current activities

  • Manage the Red Mountain cabin with RSTBC
  • Manage the Raven Lake, Grizzly Den and 8-mile cabins with BC Parks
  • Coordinate and exchange updates between local clubs
  • Organize events, gear swaps, and fundraisers

Current special projects

  • Grizzly Den Cabin replacement (2023-2024)
  • Solar panels at Raven Lake (2023)
  • Trailhead signage for update for Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den (ongoing)
  • Support BC Parks avalanche mapping for Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den and Driscoll Ridge (ongoing)
  • Longworth Lookout replacement proposal (in progress)

Future special project ideas

  • Local Prince George backcountry ski area proposal (2022-2023)
  • Mini-grant program (2022-2023)
  • Treeline Cabin renovation (2022-2023)
  • Robson Valley backcountry cabin proposal (2022)
  • Got ideas? Contact us at info@pgbrs.org

Recently completed special projects

  • 2022
    • Application submitted for a new backcountry cabin in the Pine Pass
    • Tacheeda lookout renovation
    • Red Mountain cabin foundation replacement and renovation
  • 2021
    • Application submitted for a cable car across Ptarmigan Creek
    • Fang Trail trail bridge authorization and construction
    • Red Mountain trail bridge authorization and construction
    • PGBRS T-shirts
    • Add Trip Reports to website
    • Restructure the PGBRS
  • 2021
    • Move to online bookings for all cabins (2020)