Garibaldi Park is the wilderness park for southwestern BC. Since 1990, motorized recreation has been prohibited throughout Garibaldi Park, with one exception: commercial heli-skiing by Whistler Heli-Skiing (WHS) in the Spearhead Range. WHS’ Park Use Permit for the Spearhead Range now faces renewal and BC Parks must decide whether to continue, modify, or end this exception. The Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia (FMCBC) asks BC [...]

Update on November 9, 2026: FMCBC is one of the 14 organizations who has co-signed a letter in raising concerns about proposed Ski Resort Development Plans for Mount Seymour, Cypress and Manning provincial parks. We do not believe the current consultation process is adequate for decisions that could shape these parks for the next 60 years. Read the full letter here: Public consultation and long-term planning for Mount Seymour, Cypress [...]