A local environmental group is hoping to halt plans to develop an Zincton Mountain Resort between New Denver and Kaslo.

As described by lead investor David Harley, Zincton will be a high elevation, high latitude’ ultra-low-impact resort village combined with an optimal blend of endless backcountry powder lines, lots of lift-serviced runs, ski-in/ski-out residential opportunities and outstanding owner/operator amenities. For some skiers, mountain bikers and holiday property investors, the proposed resort sounds pretty good.

But a group called The Wild Connection, representing conservation and environmental interests in the central Selkirk Mountains, has launched a provincial petition aimed at halting Zincton plans for now and maybe for good.

Wild Connection spokespeople Nicky Blackshaw and K.L. Kivi want BC’s provincial government to press pause and plan with the bigger ecological picture in mind.