Read the FMCBC Letter to Keith Baric, Planning Section Head, Okanagan Region, BC Parks regarding the management of this well-loved BC park. The FMCBC is eager to contribute – in partnership with our member clubs – to the planning process. View the backgrounder for park information and a description of the planning process.
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 MacArthur, the FMCBC Trails Committee Chair has discussed the issue with a Metro Vancouver park manager. Metro Vancouver are currently having a geotechnical assessment done of the creek to determine the best future [...]
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”. [...]
FMCBC Member Club - the Vancouver Island Trail Association - is profiled in this engaging piece on the Vancouver Island Trail. FMCBC Acting President Liz Bicknell is a passionate and comitted executive member of VITA. Congrats to Liz and associates on their dedicated efforts! https://adventure.com/vancouver-island-trail-canada/
The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC invites representatives from our member clubs to join us at the 2021 Annual General Meeting on October 23rd, 2021. This event will take place via zoom from 9 AM - 1 PM. As a special incentive to attend, we are please to offer a $50 payment to your club in appreciation! We hope that this financial contribution will help to [...]
