The RMOW has operated an Alpine Trail Ranger Program on Mount Sproatt and Rainbow Mountain between July and October annually since 2017, funded by the RMOW and the Province of British Columbia’s Resort Municipality Initiative.
The rangers travel on both multi-use and hiking-only trails seven days a week during the summer season. Duties include:
- trail monitoring and maintenance
- providing information to the public
- collecting data on wildlife and recreational users, including trail user surveys
- enforcement of safe alpine recreation through public education
- wildfire observation data collection
- communication with RMOW staff and partners, including Conservation Officer Service, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Whistler Search and Rescue, and provincial biologists
Observation and data collection are important parts of the rangers’ responsibilities and helps inform future trail management decisions.
