Mountain Guru: The Life of Doug Scott, by Catherine Moorehead - A Book Review by Mike Nash, a member of Caledonia Ramblers - Doug Scott was a preeminent climber, mountaineer and philanthropist of the last half-century. In 1975, with Dougal Haston, he made the first British ascent of Mount Everest, which they achieved via a new route on the southwest face. Summiting late in the day, they were [...]
The Vancouver Bouldering Society is a passionate crew of climbers working to build community and elevate outdoor bouldering on the granite slopes of the North Shore Mountains and beyond. Founded in March 2025 by local climbers Noah Jarvis and Aili Storen, the Vancouver Bouldering Society (VBS) was born from a simple desire to shine a light on Vancouver’s quietly epic outdoor bouldering scene. What started as a [...]
This June, several Vancouver Island Trail Association Board of Directors, volunteers and fellow hikers had the pleasure of hiking stages 2 and 3 of the Alberni Inlet Trail, part of the extensive Vancouver Island Trail (VIT). The VIT offers non-motorized, outdoor enthusiasts a scenic and historically rich experience. Winding along the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, these stages treat hikers to sweeping views of [...]
On the first weekend of June, we joined a wave of community spirit in celebration of Ocean Week, BC Trails Day, and World Ocean Day with two incredible back-to-back events. The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC), in collaboration with Vancouver Island Trail Association (VITA), including several other local advocacy groups, community leaders, and outdoor educators, helped lead and support two days of nature-connected experiences on [...]
Supporting Clubs, Strengthening Trails, and Building Community Across BC 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 trail maintenance, environmental stewardship, backcountry access, and inclusive recreation. This year, we received a record number of thoughtful, inspiring proposals from clubs across the province, and we’re thrilled to announce [...]
