Stagleap Provincial Park is one of the most heavily used areas of winter recreational backcountry travel in the Southern Selkirk Range of British Columbia, Canada. British Columbia Parks (BC Parks) has identified a need for research examining the demographic of users who are traveling in potential avalanche terrain within Stagleap Provincial Park. This study identifies specific demographics of winter backcountry recreationists in Stagleap Park, including their level of avalanche awareness and preparedness for travel in avalanche terrain. It also analyzes avalanche terrain in the park using ArcGIS. Key recommendations for BC Parks include a display of current avalanche conditions and snowpack analyses, and the development of a 'safe' trail network within the park.
