We are getting close to an agreement on the proposed route from Lot 8 on the Blackcomb side of Fitzsimmons Creek and hope we can build the bridge and trail next year in 2023. Whistler-Blackcomb (Vail Resorts) and Recreation Sites and Trails have a tentative agreement for the trail to be built. We are just waiting for a final email about that. This year we have made [...]
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 [...]
Since 2012, our Member Club Grants have funded member club initiated projects including trail upgrades, bridge installations, hut constructions, tool purchases and community events. We are proud to announce our 2022/2023 Grant recipients: UBC/VOC Okanagan - $600 for winterizing the equipment shed UBC/VOC Vancouver -$900 towards a canoe to access Roland Burton hut (Garibaldi Lake area) to do maintenance in the summer Chilliwack Outdoor Club - $1000 towards [...]
The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) is launching the BC Trail Tracker - a new website tool at its AGM on Saturday June 25, 2022. The BC Trail Tracker will allow our members and the public to provide input on hiking trails in BC. The following services will be provided: trail descriptions - our members built many of the hiking trails in BC so we know [...]
This is the third year that BC Parks has introduced a day-use pass for access to a limited number of very popular hiking and day-use areas. This year the three parks affected are: Garibaldi: Cheakamus Lake, Elfin Lakes and Rubble Creek parking areas Golden Ears: Most parking lots Joffre Lakes: Day-use passes for hikers We are blessed with having so many special places in BC and these are [...]
