The FMCBC is currently developing a position paper which will make recommendations on how different user groups including mountain bikers, horseback riders, trail runners and hikers can safely and enjoyably share our trails. Because there are some situations where sharing trails can be dangerous, our paper will focus on what those dangerous situations are and will make recommendations for solutions when those situations arise. Mountain biking is an [...]
Matt Gunn (North Shore Hikers) and Brian Wood (BCMC) have summarized some of the concerns and benefits of the Draft Trails Strategy: In general, the draft wording is so broad that initially there does not seem to be much to object to. However “the Devil is in the details”; we should try to ensure that the final document reflects our interests. It is important that club members submit [...]
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts has produced a Draft Trails Strategy for British Columbia and is seeking feedback through open houses and written submissions. A copy of the draft can be found at the Recreation Sites and Trails BC webpage. Read the FMCBC's response to the Draft Trail Strategy by clicking here.
Federation members served as representatives to the National Hiking Trail Association from 1989 - 1990. The FMCBC has been a sponsor of the National Hiking Trail from Victoria to Crescent Spur, BC since 1997. Hike BC has received permission from the City of Surrey to utilize their trails starting at the Peace Arch Visitors Centre. Hike BC will be erecting small National Hiking Trail Markers at key locations [...]
Forest and Range Practices Act The Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) and its regulations govern the activities of forest and range licensees in BC. FRPA came into effect in 2004. Sections 56 to 58 of FRPA deal with recreation and are administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts (Recreation Sites and Trails BC Branch). Section 56 enables the minister or an authorized delegate to [...]
