February 2002
Cascade Environmental Resource Group Ltd. (CERG) was retained by Whitewater Ski Resort Ltd. to conduct an Environmental Review of the resort including its existing Controlled Recreation Area (CRA) and its proposed expanded CRA as per the Plan for Expansion and Improvement (Whitewater, 2002). The primary objective of conducting the review is to identify environmental issues arising from mountain resort development and operation.
In the Plan of the Expansion and Improvement of Whitewater Ski Resort Ltd. (Whitewater, 2002), a series of planning objectives are outlined as follows:
- Low trail density and utilization standards
- Ensure that, once implemented, resultant plans offer guests a well-balanced resort experience
- Find and incorporate more beginner and intermediate skiing facilities
- Develop backcountry adventure opportunities
- Acquire tenure to adjacent land
- Establish "ski to/ski from" and "direct amenity" residential developments
- Preserve natural features and minimize environmental impacts while integrating proposed development plans.
The Whitewater Revised Resort Management Plan (the Management Plan) proposes to meet these objectives through several phases including constructing 4 new lifts (Powder Keg, Qua I, Qua II, and Ymir Chairs) and developing 3 new areas of skiable terrain (Qua I, Qua II, and Ymir Bowl).
Click here to Download the entire Environmental Review (1.5MB .pdf)
Click here to download the map (1.8MB .pdf) of the existing environmental conditions not included in the PDF above.
Please note: The Environmental Review of Whitewater Ski Resort Ltd. is a 1.5 MB, 51 page PDF version document. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat reader to view it as well as the map above.