In the winter of 2022, the Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society completed renovations to the Red Mountain Backcountry Cabin thanks in part to a $71,330 Recreation Infrastructure grant.
The cabin is located 12.5 kilometers into the McGregor Ranges of the Rocky Mountains near Penny, B.C. The facility is used throughout the year by hikers, runners, mountain bikers, snowshoers and most frequently by backcountry skiers. It is one of the only backcountry cabins in Canada where users can access the trail head by road or by train.
Although the interior of the cabin is in good working condition, the foundation required repair. This project allowed for the cabin to be raised so the rotting bottom logs could be removed, and the cabin set back down onto a new foundation.
Additional renovations included: updates to the interior, a new solar panel system and chimney pipe, and a new outhouse. Funding also helped with the construction of a new woodshed and helicopter pad.
The cabin was originally built in the mid 1950’s and underwent an important renovation in the early 2000s, making it usable by the public.
The cabin is very busy throughout the year and is generally fully booked for overnight stays for most months. Revenues from cabin rentals have increased over the past few years, owing to the growing popularity of the facility.
