Government documents that have surfaced show three more recreation areas in the mountains and foothills are surrounded by coal exploration leases -- for a total of eight.

After about a week of scouring the hills above Peachland, B.C., crews are scaling back the search for a missing Winnipeg woman.

"I don't even think it’s a normal, contentious outdoor enthusiast," says Sgt. Beck with the B.C. Conservation Service. "This is an individual or individuals that probably don't hunt or fish or enjoy camping that much. They were basically out there to have a bush party where they feel the rules of the land don't apply."