President
Why did you join the FOGPS?
Garibaldi Provincial Park has a special place in my heart – I’ve been hiking there since I was a teenager. I want to make sure that generations of teenagers to come can enjoy the park by helping organize trail maintenance and advocating for better park access.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
I love the volcanic landscapes around Helm Pass.
Vice-president
Webmaster
Why did you join the FOGPS?
As a new Vancouverite in 2014 Garibaldi Provincial Park was the first park I set foot in, and the first destination for an overnight trip. With the FOGPS I want to give back to the park and ensure many newcomers to Canada can enjoy the beauty and open areas of Garibaldi the way I was able to enjoy them.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
The vast landscape around Helm Lake and past Opal Cone on the way to Rampart Ponds.
Secretary
Why did you join the FOGPS?
I feel alive and rested when I am outdoors and in the woods! I am grateful for the opportunity to use the trails and backcountry while engaging in ways to protect and conserve the wildlife and habitat.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
I have to pick??? Hmmmm, Wedgemount or maybe Panorama Ridge?
Treasurer
Why did you join the FOGPS?
Backcountry longevity is important to foster. I aim to help the society with the skills I have to achieve our group goals.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
Winter camping on the lake.
Volunteer Coordinator
member at large
Why did you join the FOGPS?
We are so lucky in BC to have incredible mountains and nature on our doorstep. Garibaldi is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and I want to help preserve that and ensure that we can continue to enjoy it for many years to come. Joining Friends of Garibaldi Park Society is just one small action that I wanted to do to preserve and enact positive change for Garibaldi and all its adoring fans.
Panorama Ridge has it all! Lakes, alpine meadows, chances to spot wildlife, and a huge feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day.
member at large
Why did you join the FOGPS?
The outdoors has brought me a lot of joy, and Garibaldi Park was one of the first places I started hiking into the backcountry. I want to help others discover the park, recreate responsibly and preserve it for future enjoyment.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
My favourite area so far is between the Helm Creek campground and Helm Pass. Great views in all directions, and so much geological diversity!
Trail Maintenance Committee CHAIR
Why did you join the FOGPS?
I joined the FOGS to help preserve wilderness and nature of Garibaldi Park, to protect it from development and to help maintain trails and infrastructure of Garibaldi Park to make it accessible for everyone to enjoy. I will be supporting the society in organizing and coordinating trail maintenance.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
My favorite hike in Garibaldi Park is the hike to Garibaldi lake.
Advocacy Committee
Social and EVents CHAIR
Why did you join the FOGPS?
Garibaldi Park was my introduction to hiking and camping in the backcountry and has a special place in my heart. It is important to me that the generations to follow have the same access and enjoyment as I did. I look forward to working with the various committees and regional representatives to share our collective knowledge of the park and how it can be enjoyed in a safe and respectful way.
What’s your favourite hike in Garibaldi Park?
Black Tusk or Opal Cone. Both are spectacular!
Social and Events
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We operate on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Lil’wat, and St’at’mic Nations.
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