What is the Trails Database? We are working to launch a new hiking trail maintenance database linked to the FMCBC website to provide information for our members. Most of our members hike and use various trail information sources. Currently there are many information sources about trails including guidebooks, government websites and various trail websites however none of these really provide all the information that our members require. Two of [...]
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 [...]
