Water Woes

Members:

I have just been notified that we are experiencing a major problem with our water distribution system.

From what we can tell, we have a frozen line somewhere between the tanks and the main valve (above Forster's cabin near where Upper Loop turns to the west.) There is little to no snow over much of the ground covering the water line and we suspect the line is frozen.

This problem is resulting in no water availability to ALL cabins. It is possible that it’s a chunk of ice temporarily blocking the line, but is more likely that the line is frozen. Because we don’t know exactly where the problem in this long stretch of line, there doesn't seem to be much we can do at this point. Hopefully we will get some snow cover soon and the ground will warm up the line.

Until the problem is resolved, you will need to rely on your storage tanks (if you have one) or haul water up with you.

Sorry for the bad news.

Bill Bowen

Hi Folks.

As you all know, we've had a very unusual winter with a serious lack of snow, which has left the roads at CRR in poor condition for any regular winter use.

There are large stretches of dirt/mud that make snowmobiling pretty much impossible. Areas that do have snow typically melt during the day and freeze hard at night making the roads very icy and slippery. Four-wheelers are probably your best bet until we get some snow.

I have heard reports of some folks successfully driving in (through the winter parking lot) using four-wheel-drive by keeping their speed up as they approach icy areas. Others have not made it! Driving down is also dangerous in some areas.

So, for your safety, I am recommending that you do NOT drive on CRR roads until conditions change.

Officially, the main gate is still closed.

The cold weather and lack of snow has also resulted in some problems with the water system. The normal snow level usually provides some ground-level insulation. Without the snow, we have had two meters freeze and crack resulting in a significant amount of leakage.

There is no new water going into the system at this point. We probably have enough water to last until spring, but we are asking everyone to conserve as much as possible.

Thanks,

Bill Bowen