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Cabin Operations provides nature-based solutions to create climate-resilient communities. planning, adventure tourism, and professional biology).

We specialize in recreation operations, environmental, wildfire mitigation, and professional services (rec.

10/08/2026

Lots going on at Bear Creek!

Things have been busy on site as the team keeps the project moving. From hauling in materials and putting the lumber cart to work, to getting up in the air for a helicopter day, there’s always something happening at Bear Creek!

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at what the team has been up to.

09/01/2026

A Trail, A View, and a Surprise Visitor!

Work continues on the recreational hiking trails for the Okanagan Gondola, and there’s a lot happening behind the scenes before these trails are ready to explore.

The trail shown here is being prepared for its next stage, with surface organics and duff layers removed in preparation for the road base and crush topping. Once complete, the trail will be approximately 3 metres wide, finished with packed crush, and is scheduled for completion in December.

Building in this landscape also means keeping a close eye on the environment around us. A qualified environmental professional is on site conducting wildlife surveys and monitoring for species including small mammals, amphibians, and nesting birds.

And when you're working in the Okanagan summer heat, fire safety is always a priority. Crews are monitoring local fire danger conditions and keeping water packs and fire extinguishers close to all machine operations.

Of course, one of the best parts of working here is the view.

And every once in a while, you get a little reminder that we're sharing the landscape with some pretty interesting neighbours.

This little visitor? A young Northern rubber boa.

More trail to come, more views to enjoy, and hopefully a few more wildlife encounters along the way.

08/26/2026

One step at a time.

The crew has been making steady progress up the hill, adding roughly 30 since our last update. We’re now at 55 installed, and getting closer to the finish line.

Keep climbing, Cabin crew! 💪

08/17/2026

A new project is underway!

Our crew has started work on a new set of crib steps, creating a new route connecting the community to the parkland and green space above the hill.

8 crib steps are in, with 77 more to go.

This project is already putting the crew to the test, including one of our newest team members taking on their first Cabin project. Strong start. Ready for the challenge!

We’ll be following the progress as this new connection takes shape.

08/14/2026

What starts as a blank site can involve a lot of moving pieces.

Our crew has been busy grading and shaping the site, building a deck, installing climbers and slides, adding agility logs, planting trees and shrubs, and putting irrigation in place to help everything grow.

We’ve also been working through the details that bring the whole space together, from drainage rock and rock mulch to fabric separation and aluminum edging to keep materials where they belong.

Piece by piece, the site is coming together, and there's still more to come!

08/13/2026

Our team has been hard at work at Bear Creek, restoring fire damaged bridges that have left local trails closed to the public.

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but progress is being made to help get these trails restored and reopened for the community.

Environmental protection has been installed around the bridge to catch debris as we prepare it for repainting and further repairs.

One step at a time, we’re working toward getting these trails back where they belong!

08/11/2026

Our hearts are with our Okanagan community.

As wildfires continue to impact communities around Vernon, Summerland, and throughout the Okanagan, our thoughts are with everyone affected. We’re thinking of those who have been evacuated, those waiting for updates, and everyone facing uncertainty about their homes, businesses, and communities.

The Okanagan is home to so many of us, and seeing parts of our community impacted by wildfire is heartbreaking.

We are incredibly grateful for the firefighters, BC Wildfire Service, first responders, volunteers, and everyone working tirelessly to protect our communities and support those who have been displaced.

To everyone affected: you are not alone. The strength, compassion, and generosity of our Okanagan communities never fails to show when it matters most!

Please stay safe, look out for one another, and take care of yourselves and your neighbours. ❤️

08/06/2026

Another milestone reached!

Our crew has completed work on the single-track hiking trail and has now moved on to constructing the double-track crusher chip trail, working their way down from the summit.

While the views may be incredible, so is the responsibility that comes with working in the current conditions. Our team continues to follow strict fire safety procedures, including active fire watch practices and daily work shutdown requirements, to help protect the landscapes we're fortunate to work in.

One trail complete. Another underway.

Stay tuned as the Okanagan Gondola trail network continues to take shape.

08/05/2026

The alarm clocks have been going off a little earlier lately.

To stay ahead of the summer heat and work safely around nearby wildfire activity, our crew has been making the most of the cooler morning hours while continuing restoration work on site.

Over the past week, the team has been removing fire-damaged materials, including edging, concrete, lumber, and hardware, to prepare the site for the next phase of the project. More recently, work has shifted to preparing the first bridge for paint as restoration continues.

The work may not always be the most visible, but every step brings the project one step closer to completion.

07/30/2026

Not every trail is built for speed.

Last week, our crew completed the new Balsam Hiking Trail at Knox Mountain, including a custom staircase carved into the rock to guide hikers safely through the landscape.

Created as a dedicated hiking route, the new trail helps separate foot traffic from riders using Balsam Bluff and Balsam Rocks, making the experience safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

The trail is now open, with temporary signage directing hikers to the new route.

It's another step toward building trail networks that work for every type of outdoor enthusiast.

Happy hiking!

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Thursday	8am - 4pm
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