The voice of non-motorized outdoor recreation in BC

Accessing the backcountry one step at a time

The Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia (FMCBC) is the only province-wide umbrella organization dedicated to protecting and maintaining access to BC’s backcountry. Since 1972, we have represented the interests of outdoor clubs from every corner of the province
and have provided a united voice on issues related to non-motorized backcountry recreation.

About the FMCBC

Through leadership, advocacy and education, the FMCBC works to protect and maintain access to backcountry areas for quality, non-motorized recreation in BC.

Learn more about our purpose, our people and our history.

Our work

The FMCBC works with government agencies, recreation organizations, commercial recreation operators and industry professionals to protect non-motorized access to BC’s backcountry.

View our advocacy work, our initiatives and our campaigns.

Join us

Join over 5000 members from across BC, many of whom are working hard to ensure that access to quality non-motorized backcountry recreation is protected and maintained.

Explore our different types of memberships and their benefits.

Latest News

Lower BCMC Trail washed away

Jay MacArthur2021-11-06T12:32:33-07:00November 6th, 2021|0 Comments

A recent heavy rain event on the North Shore resulted in a section of the BCMC trail being washed away. The trail is located beside the Grouse Grind in Grouse Mountain Regional Park. Jay [...]

Mount Waddington Park Proposal

Jay MacArthur2021-10-25T08:35:43-07:00October 23rd, 2021|11 Comments

The FMCBC Recreation and Conservation Committee is preparing a response to the Lands Branch regarding a proposed heli-ski tenure near Mount Waddington. In the past, the FMCBC has advocated for no helicopter access for [...]