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

Proposed Gondola near Chilliwack will provide improved access to the ridge beside Mount Cheam

Bridal Falls Gondola Corporation, is proposing to build a gondola and an eco-cultural tourism amenity near Bridal Falls, just east of Chilliwack, The proposed gondola will operate under the name Cascade Skyline Gondola and will if approved and constructed, transport visitors to a summit station that will be located near Mt Archibald. From the proposed summit station, visitors will be able to access trails and alpine terrain [...]

Landscape Unit Planning for Chilliwack Natural Resources District

The FMCBC was recently contacted by a consultant working for the TS'ELXWÉYEQW FORESTRY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP as part of the Landscape Unit Planning process for the Chilliwack Natural Resource District in the Fraser Timber Supply Area (TSA).  He is updating his records for trails and recreation resources that are important to our members.  In addition to the this tenure there are other tenures in the Chilliwack and Fraser river drainages [...]

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