Enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities for all British Columbians

2026 BC Budget Consultations – FMCBC is seeking member input! Since 2017, the FMCBC has made submissions to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for increased funding for BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC). These submissions have been made in collaboration with other organizations, such as the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, to amplify our funding request. Along with other sustained collective [...]

Breaking news from The Alpine Club of Canada—A new hut is arriving at Berg Lake!

The Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) has just announced a coming addition to the ACC’s hut network, a new hut at Robson Pass: "More than two decades in the planning, when completed it will serve as a gateway to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and the surrounding area. The hut will be at Robson Pass, 24 km from the Mount Robson Visitor Information Centre, and about [...]

Responsible Recreation—Preserving BC’s Backcountry for Future Generations

The FMCBC has long championed access to BC’s incredible backcountry and trails while advocating for sustainable practices. The 2024 Responsible Recreation Survey, part of the "Don’t Love It to Death" initiative, highlights the pressing need for collective action to address irresponsible recreation. Key Findings from the Survey Overcrowding, Overuse, and TrafficMost Significant Issue: 80% of respondents identified this as a major problem. Overcrowding puts strain on popular [...]

FMCBC Launches 2025-2028 Strategic Plan: A Blueprint for the Future of BC’s Wilderness

The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan—a roadmap crafted with the voices and insights of our members, partners, and outdoor enthusiasts across British Columbia. This plan reflects our commitment to fostering accessible and respectful recreation in BC’s wilderness while addressing the evolving challenges of today and tomorrow. Why This Plan Matters For over 50 years, FMCBC [...]

Feedback requested – Recreation Strategy and Service Transformation in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

John Hawkings', former Executive Director of Recreation Sites and Trails BC, has stepped into a new role to develop a vision for how the public service (BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC) deals with outdoor recreation. ORCBC has invited members to provide initial feedback on some of the issues and opportunities that the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy should consider as they move [...]

2022-12-19T11:34:55-08:00December 19th, 2022|Advocacy, Blog|0 Comments
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