February 11th, first trail report:
The head of Great Central Lake is frozen in, the trail is under plenty of snow, and on the upper part the risk for avalanches is very high.
Last year, near the end of the hiking season, BC Parks cleaned up the trail, with one bridge still out of service. It was possible to cross the river, about 400m upstream, with caution (ropes were sometimes necessary). Repairs are planned for 2009.
Weather related, the trail does not normally open until May.
The Ark Resort