Whistler Blackcomb share: In consultation with the Conservation Officer Service, all Whistler alpine hiking trails and Mountain Skills Academy activities have reopened to the public. Operations across both mountains have resumed in full.
Reports of cougar conflicts or aggressive cougar behaviour can be made to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For safety tips and resources, visit WildSafeBC.com.
Updated wildlife alert: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Whistler Blackcomb share: In consultation with the Conservation Officer Service, Whistler Blackcomb are reopening the Peak Express Chairlift, Cloudraker Skybridge and Raven’s Eye Lookout on Sunday, June 29.
All hiking trails above the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain will remain closed to address ongoing cougar activity.
People are encouraged to take precautions in case of wildlife encounters, including travelling in groups and carrying bear spray.
Reports of cougar conflicts or aggressive cougar behaviour can be made to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For safety tips and resaources, visit WildSafeBC.com
Updated wildlife alert: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Whistler Blackcomb share: In consultation with the Conservation Officer Service, Peak Express Chairlift, Cloudraker Skybridge, Raven’s Eye Lookout and all hiking trails above the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain will remain closed on Saturday, June 28 to address cougar activity in the area. We will provide updates as needed.
Reports of cougar conflicts or aggressive cougar behaviour can be made to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For safety tips and resources, visit WildSafeBC.com
Updated wildlife alert: Friday, June 27, 2025
Whistler Blackcomb share: In consultation with the Conservation Officer Service, Peak Express Chairlift and all hiking trails above the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain will be closed on Friday to address cougar activity in the area. We will provide updates as needed.
Reports of cougar conflicts or aggressive cougar behaviour can be made to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For safety tips and resources, visit WildSafeBC.com.
Updated wildlife alert: Thursday, June 26, 2025
In consultation with the Conservation Officer Service, Blackcomb Ascent Trail, Blackcomb bike trails and Ziptrek Ecotour operations on Blackcomb Mountain have reopened. Operations across both Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain have resumed in full.
BC Parks and Conservation Officer Service are still responding to cougar activity along the Singing Pass Trail. The Garibaldi end of Singing Pass Trail, and Musical Bumps Trail (from the Whistler mountain trailhead) are remained closed.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Whistler Blackcomb is working with the Conservation Officer Service (COS) to address cougar activity in Whistler Mountain Bike Park and on Blackcomb Mountain.
As a precautionary measure, the following closures are in place until further notice:
- Creekside and Garbanzo zones within Whistler Mountain Bike Park
- Ascent Trail on Blackcomb Mountain
- Bike trails on Blackcomb Mountain
Over the weekend, the COS responded to multiple reports of cougars chasing, stalking, acting aggressively and being in close proximity to mountain bikers and hikers. This is unusual and concerning cougar behaviour.
The COS are continuing to monitor and assess cougar activity and will respond as necessary to ensure public safety. Reports of cougar conflicts or aggressive cougar behaviour can be made to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.