Advanced backcountry res. canceled

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Advanced backcountry res. canceled

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Received this today:
"We are writing in regard to your request for a 2020 season backcountry camping advance reservation in Glacier National Park.

Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with the US Public Health Service, Glacier National Park temporarily closed on March 27. The park continues to assess current operations and anticipated services based on the latest public health guidance for the novel coronavirus. The health and safety of visitors, employees, and volunteers are our top priorities. Although it is extremely difficult to predict the nature of summer park operations, the park continues to assess and adapt its planning efforts as new information becomes available.

Due to current and anticipated staffing and operational limitations related to the COVID-19 outbreak, combined with the uncertainty of trail and backcountry campground availability, all backcountry camping advance reservations for the 2020 season have been cancelled. This cancellation includes reservations previously processed. All advance reservation application fees will be fully refunded by May 31.

We understand how disappointing this decision is and the potential impacts it may have on your summer plans. We, too, are backpackers, and providing visitors with wilderness experiences in Glacier National Park is something we look forward to every year.

The park website will be updated when the park reopens and we can safely provide backcountry experiences. The park plans to issue overnight backcountry camping permits when conditions allow. The park will not resume advance reservations for the remainder of 2020. Please monitor http://www.nps.gov/glac and park social media channels for updates on current park conditions.

From all of us in the backcountry permit office, please accept our heartfelt apologies and wishes for your continued good health. "
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