Escarpment Biosphere meets with mining company over Heaven’s Gate staked claim Expositor Staff Apr 08, 2026 - 3 min read Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy’s Heaven’s Gate Trail was staked by McFarlane Lake Mining last year. photo by Warren Schlote Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy’s Heaven’s Gate Trail was staked by McFarlane Lake Mining last year. photo by Warren Schlote This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now and have access to all our stories, enjoy exclusive content and stay up to date with constant updates. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in