December 20, 2020
Dear Members,
The purposes of the Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society (PRGBRS), as set out in our constitution, are to: (1) provide a mechanism to represent organized non-motorized outdoor groups, public agencies and individuals, with an interest in non-mechanized use of the backcountry, backcountry trails, and backcountry facilities; (2) develop, manage and maintain backcountry huts and associated trails in the Prince George area; (3) encourage safe and wise use of the backcountry, backcountry huts and associated trails; and (4) acquire funds and expertise to ensure all objectives of the Society are met.
With increasing interest in backcountry recreation, First Nation reconciliation, and conservation we hope to accomplish many projects in the next 5 years in order to fulfil the purposes of the PGBRS and go beyond by being proactive in backcountry education, conservation, and stewardship. This document is a roadmap of the projects and tasks, many of which depend significantly on receiving funding and authorization. This plan highlights three themes of PGBRS activities:
- Infrastructure and Access
- Community Engagement
- Society Administration
The PGBRS is very much looking forward to working on these projects together!
Cheers and be safe!
Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society
On the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh
For our full stategic plan, click here.
Theme 1: INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS
Read more1.1 ACCESS
1.1.1 Snow plowing
Advocate for snow plowing of trailhead parking lots.
1.1.2 FSR maintenance
Advocate for maintenance of forest service roads that lead to popular backcountry areas.
1.1.3 Access management
Advocate broadly for non-motorized recreation access.
1.2 CABINS
1.2.1 Cabin bookings
Maintain online booking system for cabins.
1.2.2 Cabin maintenance
Ensure all cabins are stocked and maintained.
1.2.3 Cabin renovations
Apply for funding and authorization to renovate backcountry cabins.
1.2.4 Cabin proposals
Apply for funding and authorization to build new backcountry cabins.
1.3 TRAILS AND AREAS
1.3.1 Water crossings
Apply for funding and authorization to build or renovate water crossings.
1.3.2 Trailhead signage
Update trailhead signage with cabin booking information.
1.3.3 Trail and area designation
Submit undesignated trails for designation.
1.3.4 Trail maintenance
Collaborate on trail maintenance.
1.3.5 Local backcountry ski area
Consider getting authorization and funding for a local backcountry ski area.
Theme 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Read more2.1 COMMUNITY
2.1.1 Logo
Design new logo.
2.1.2 Merchandise
Make some merchandise for fundraising.
2.1.3 Inclusivity
Support marginalized and underrepresented communities access the backcountry.
2.1.4 Surveys
Organize online surveys once a year for public input.
2.2 CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
2.2.1 Workshops
Collaborate on education events, advertise opportunities hosted by other organizations.
2.2.2 Conservation
Support conservation initiatives.
2.3 EVENTS
2.3.1 Backcountry gear swap
Organize a backcountry gear swap event.
2.3.2 Events
Organize social and educational events.
2.4 HISTORY
2.4.1 Articles
Archive PGBRS history with articles.
2.4.2 Logbook archiving
Archive cabin logbooks (scan and submit to Northern Archives).
2.5 RESOURCES
2.5.1 Social media
Maintain social media presence.
2.5.2 Maps
Make topo maps for popular areas.
2.5.3 Website
Maintain and improve website.
2.5.4 Trip reports
Host trip reports on website.
2.5.5 Mini-grants
Organize mini-grants for community events, initiatives, fundraisers, backcountry development.
Theme 3: SOCIETY ADMINISTRATION
Read more3.1 FUNDING
3.1.1 Grants
Apply for grants.
3.1.2 Sponsors
Apply for sponsors.
3.1.3 Accounting
Ensure finances are in good order.
3.2 INSURANCE AND AFFILIATIONS
3.2.1 Insurance
Ensure insurance and cabin liability is in good order.
3.2.2 Affiliation
Consider affiliation to other organizations.
3.3 MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS
3.3.1 First Nations
Engage with FN on all grants and proposals. Engage with FN broadly on backcountry recreation.
3.3.2 Members at large
Consider members at large.
3.3.3 Positions
Consider new positions.
3.3.4 New clubs
Consider new clubs.
3.3.5 Requirements
Consider membership requirements.
3.4 REPORTING
3.4.1 Meetings
Conduct meetings and AGMs.
3.4.2 RSTBC
Complete RSTBC annual report.
3.4.3 Societies Act / BC Registries
Complete Society Act / BC Registries annual report.
3.4.4 BC Parks
Complete BC Parks annual report.