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Mount Waddington Park Proposal
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Mount Waddington Park Proposal

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Mount Waddington Park Proposal

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 day-use commercial or private backcountry recreation. In 2009, the FMCBC successfully negotiated a joint-use agreement with one such commercial heli-sports proponent, which kept Mt Waddington and surrounding terrain “non-motorized with restricted aerial access”. [...]

Jay MacArthur2021-10-25T08:35:43-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Advocacy, Blog, FMCBC News, Recreation and Conservation|11 Comments

FMCBC Update on Planning for Uphill Ski Routes through Blackcomb Resort
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FMCBC Update on Planning for Uphill Ski Routes through Blackcomb Resort

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FMCBC Update on Planning for Uphill Ski Routes through Blackcomb Resort

As part of the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the Province and Whistler-Blackcomb, Blackcomb is required to provide public access through their controlled recreation area (CRA) for the public to access the Spearhead Range in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Whistler-Blackcomb (now a subsidiary of Vail Resorts) has been avoiding this requirement for many years. The BC Mountaineering Club (BCMC) found the wording in the MDA and has been [...]

Jay MacArthur2021-08-10T07:39:27-07:00August 3rd, 2021|Advocacy, Blog, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|9 Comments

BC Parks Releases Day-Use Pass Plan for 2021
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BC Parks Releases Day-Use Pass Plan for 2021

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BC Parks Releases Day-Use Pass Plan for 2021

BC Parks released plans for day-use passes in some parks again this year. Our first impression is that they listened to us in part since they removed the pilot project from Cypress and Seymour parks. However, by reinstating the pilot project they have not explained why the program is actually required. Our best guess is that the park employees don't want to deal with the parking chaos [...]

admin2021-07-09T13:05:09-07:00June 17th, 2021|Advocacy, Blog, Recreation and Conservation|0 Comments

Day Use Pass Review by BC Parks
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Day Use Pass Review by BC Parks

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Day Use Pass Review by BC Parks

Last summer BC Parks introduced a pilot-project to reduce the risk of COVID to park visitors and staff. We wrote a blog post last summer that discussed the issues around the passes. BC Parks is currently doing a survey until May 8th to determine if the public supports the pilot project being extended to 2021. The feedback from most members has been [...]

Jay MacArthur2021-04-28T09:24:03-07:00April 27th, 2021|Advocacy, Blog, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments

Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review
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Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review

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Joffre Lakes Park Visitor Strategy – Public Review

Introduction BC Parks is asking for public input on a strategy to control the number of hikers that can hike the popular trail in the summer. The Federation is concerned since this is the first proposed implementation of a day-use reservation system after the the pilot-project last summer. We think that BC Parks is proposing to allow too many people to hike this trail, but the [...]

Jay MacArthur2021-03-20T23:23:26-07:00March 20th, 2021|Advocacy, Blog, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|1 Comment