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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 [...]

2026-03-26T09:14:35-07:00March 26th, 2026|Advocacy, Blog, FMCBC News, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|3 Comments
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Introducing Advocacy in Action Spotlights

- By Monika Bittel, FMCBC Director, Recreation & Conservation Committee - Across British Columbia, FMCBC members and volunteers do far more than participate in outdoor recreation. Through trip leadership, skills training, mentorship, safety initiatives, stewardship, and hands-on trail and hut projects, they become informed and effective advocates for self-propelled outdoor recreation. By working directly on trails and in parks, members gain first-hand knowledge of local recreation areas [...]

2026-02-04T18:44:11-08:00February 4th, 2026|Advocacy, Blog, Cloudburst Connect, FMCBC News, Member News, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments
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Paradise at Risk: Choosing Stewardship for BC’s Backcountry

- By Steven Miros, a member of the Kootenay Mountaineering Club - Have you noticed changes in BC's backcountry? Favourite trails that were quiet a decade ago now see dozens on a summer day. Alpine meadows braided with new paths. Litter appearing. Wildlife scarcer. That special spot you scouted now trending on social media. Trailheads overflowing by dawn. Rising rescues. Hesitation to share locations even with friends. [...]

2026-01-21T12:20:49-08:00January 21st, 2026|Advocacy, Blog, Cloudburst Connect, FMCBC News, Member News, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments
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Celebrating 2025 FMCBC Grants in Action

At the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia (FMCBC), we are proud to support our member clubs through our grant program, helping them enhance trails, build tools, and empower outdoor recreation across the province. This year, we had several exceptional clubs received funding to make their impactful projects a reality. Here are three clubs showcasing how they’re putting their grants into action: 1. Chilliwack Outdoor [...]

2025-11-27T18:22:41-08:00November 27th, 2025|Blog, FMCBC News, Member Club Grant, Member Club Grant Awards, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|1 Comment
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World Mental Health Day: Why Access to Nature Matters for Everyone

On World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2025), we’re celebrating something simple and profoundly needed: regular time in nature. The science is clear—contact with green and blue spaces reduces stress, improves mood, and supports long-term mental well-being. For the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC), this isn’t just interesting evidence; it’s one of the reasons we advocate so strongly for protecting non-motorized access to BC’s backcountry [...]

2025-10-10T17:41:15-07:00October 10th, 2025|Advocacy, Blog, FMCBC News, Member News, Partnerships and Collaboration, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments
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