BC Parks has issued a new advisory for Garibaldi Provincial Park, reminding people about winter conditions across the park.
BC Parks reminds those going to Garibaldi Provincial Park to have appropriate equipment, experience, and training for winter travel. Microspikes, snowshoes, or backcountry skiing equipment are strongly recommended. Visitors should bring and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel. It is recommended that visitors take a formal avalanche training course before visiting the Park during winter months. Use at your own risk.
Popular backcountry ski touring areas include the Garibaldi Neve Traverse, Singing Pass, and the Spearhead-Fitzsimmons Traverse.
However, BC Parks reminds these trips require advanced skills, planning, and good weather conditions. Before travel, consider parking, access to trailheads and lifts, backcountry access routes, required safety equipment, training, and trip planning. Visitors tenting in the Wilderness Zone require a wilderness camping permit.
Skiers and snowboarders re-entering Whistler Blackcomb ski area boundaries from the backcountry should check in with patrol (604-905-2324) for up-to-date avalanche conditions and terrain closures.
Making a reservation: 5 things to know
Anyone over 16 years of age can make a Garibaldi reservation at camping.bcparks.ca
Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-689-9025 toll-free from Canada and the US or 1-519-858-6161 internationally
A Garibaldi campground reservation can be fully booked up to four months before your desired arrival date. You can make your reservation starting at 7 am Pacific Time on the first day of this booking period. Example: If you want to arrive on July 25 and stay four nights, you can reserve all four nights starting at 7 am on March 25.
If space is available, you can make a reservation up until 5 p.m. Pacific Time on your scheduled arrival date.
Camping or remaining overnight at or near the Garibaldi Lake parking lot is prohibited.
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