The general manager of Fernie Alpine Resort is pleading with hikers to stop sneaking into its boundaries, which have been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The ski hill posted a message from Andy Cohen to its Facebook page Friday, saying “a few of our neighbours” have continued to hike uphill into the resort since it was shut down on March 15.
With few staff working and search and rescue teams limited, the manager says those hikers are putting themselves at risk of getting trapped in the elements or triggering an avalanche. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “What happens if they get hurt?” he asks. “Who will rescue them?