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Two New Ski Resort Development Plans: Cypress Mountain Resort and Manning Park Resort

This month, two new Ski Resort Development Plans (SRDPs) have been released for public review and feedback - Cypress and Manning. Cypress Mountain Resort Cypress Mountain Resort released their SRDP on September 15th, 2026. Briefly, Cypress will not be expanding their Controlled Recreation Area but is looking to expand the activities offered in the winter, summer and shoulder seasons, for example, lift-assisted mountain biking, new Nordic trails and [...]

2026-09-22T11:22:28-07:00September 15th, 2026|Advocacy, FMCBC News, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments
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Let us equip your backcountry hut with an emergency food reserve!

Do you know a backcountry hut that would benefit from free emergency food bars? The FMCBC has partnered up with Peak4Ration to equip backcountry huts in British Columbia with long-shelf-life food bars at no cost! Equipping backcountry huts with emergency food can make a real difference and be incredibly valuable if someone is unexpectedly stranded or delayed due to injury or extreme weather. Therefore, we are looking to [...]

2026-09-10T12:06:10-07:00September 10th, 2026|Blog, FMCBC News, Member News, Partnerships and Collaboration|0 Comments
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Meet the 2026 FMCBC Grant Recipients

Each year, the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia (FMCBC) is proud to offer grant funding to help our member clubs pursue community-driven outdoor projects that advance backcountry access, environmental stewardship, and inclusive recreation. We are thrilled to announce our 2026 FMCBC Grant Recipients! Each club has been awarded $1,000 to support their on-the-ground projects. Please join us in congratulating the following clubs and learning more [...]

2026-07-31T15:58:42-07:00July 31st, 2026|FMCBC News, Member Club Grant, Member Club Grant Awards|0 Comments
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The future of heli-skiing in the Spearhead Range is up for review — your voice matters!

The Spearhead Range in Garibaldi Provincial Park is one of British Columbia’s most iconic backcountry ski touring destinations. Each winter, it draws local and international skiers to experience its glaciers, alpine terrain, and world-class traverses. What many users may not realize is that commercial heli-skiing is currently permitted in the Spearhead Range under a Park Use Permit held by Whistler Heli-Skiing. This permit is set to expire in November [...]

2026-04-28T11:37:03-07:00March 26th, 2026|Advocacy, Blog, FMCBC News, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|4 Comments
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The Ancient Forest that’s redefined what’s possible

By Maria Osipova, an Individual Member of the FMCBC. She's an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, and co-founder of TrailQwest, helping to share the stories behind British Columbia’s trails. There are places where time moves differently. Where the air tastes of cedar and earth, where moss grows thick as carpet on trunks wider than a man is tall. Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park—one of the [...]

2026-02-04T18:48:51-08:00February 4th, 2026|Advocacy, Blog, Cloudburst Connect, FMCBC News, Member News, Trails and Access|0 Comments
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