Our Vision:

The Golden + Area A Trail Alliance works collaboratively with all motorized and non-motorized trail user groups and environmental stewardship groups to maintain and strategically improve recreation networks throughout the area that are environmentally responsible, intelligently connected, and a model of sustainability. We work collaboratively and constructively to generate 4 season support and sustained funding.

The recreation trail network throughout Golden and Area A is authentic, diverse, designed and constructed to meet current trail standards, and considered a valuable asset to the community.

Our Guiding Principals:

“Made in Golden” – Informed by the Community
Align with the GBRAP land use designations
Environmental Sustainability
First Nations Cultural Values and Heritage
Collaboration and Cooperation
Stewardship – Community, Trails, Environment
Inclusive
Equity – All come to the same level, not equality
Respectful Communication
Equity of Assets
Healthy Community
Safety and Awareness
Recognize intrinsic values of environment, natural areas, wilderness, wildlife
Maintain value to community while recognizing the significant biodiversity of the area
Trails are well signed and well maintained
Innovation

Planning Area

Who we are:

Jason Jones

Executive Director

Jason is an avid trail and backcountry enthusiast with a passion for collaboration and strategic recreation planning. With over 15 years experience in master planning, sustainable trail design and construction, stakeholder and public engagement, erosion and sediment control, procurement, and construction, Jason is excited to be serving as the Executive Director for the Golden + Area A Trail Alliance.

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Working Group

Our Working Group consists of a primary and secondary representative from the following organizations:

Golden Cycling Club
Golden Outdoor Recreation
Wildsight
Golden Nordic Ski Club
Golden Hiking
BC Woodlot Owners
ORV BC
Golden and District Rod and Gun Club
Golden Light Horse Club
The Golden Rotary Club
Louisiana Pacific
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society

Columbia Shuswap Reginal District
Town of Golden
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Columbia Shuswap Band
Ktunaxa Nation Council
Columbia River Metis Society
Tourism Golden
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Columbia Valley Climbing Association
Golden Backcountry Recreation Access Committee
Golden Off Road Motorcycle Association
Sled Golden

CSRD Area A Regional Trails Strategy Final Report

This document is intended to serve as a guide to the full report and a brief summary of the major components that form the Regional Trail Strategy for Golden and Area A Report.

See Report

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Golden Backcountry Recreation Access Plan Report

The Golden Backcountry Recreation Access Plan (GBRAP) was initiated in 1999 to resolve current and pending recreational issues and establish recreational patterns of use and opportunities in the Golden Timber Supply Area.

The plan was completed in 2002 and approved in 2003. Minor amendments were made in 2006 to incorporate new mountain goat habitat information and in 2008 to address concerns in the West Bench area. The Golden Backcountry Recreation Advisory Committee remains active in providing interpretation of the plan for proposed activities within the plan area.

See GBRAP REport