Trails and Access
The FMCBC works to ensure British Columbia’s hiking and climbing access trails are recognized, protected and maintained. The FMCBC’s Trail committee, as well as its Recreation and Conservation Committees, play an integral role in supporting trails across the province. Our committees work on trail access, trail building and maintenance, advocate for new trail projects, and network with BC Parks and government ministries.
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Court rules 2 B.C. lakes cannot be publicly accessed, siding with Canada’s largest cattle ranch
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/public-private-access-minnie-stoney-lake-%20ranch-appeal-court-merritt-1.5938741
Working Group to Identify and Support Public Access to Priority Areas on Private Forest Lands in Alberni-Clayoquot
March 2, 2021, Port Alberni, BC ̶ Mosaic Forest Management and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, [...]
Cypress Mountain Resort: New Parking Rules
Cypress Mountain Resort has added a new pay parking system for backcountry users who park near the downhill resort (and don’t park in Lot 3B). I went up to check the situation out in early [...]
Winter Access to Garibaldi Lake
The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) is concerned that the Province of BC will not plow the access road and parking area for the Rubble Creek trailhead to allow winter access to Garibaldi [...]
A Review of the Day-use Pass system at BC Parks from the FMCBC
Just like when you see a review of a new product or technology launch, we’re providing our take on the newly launched day-use pass at BC Parks. It’s part of our role and mission as [...]
Five things you need to know about day-use passes at BC provincial parks
Summer is finally here, and we know you’re itching to get out on the trails (but maybe not to see the recent influx of mosquitoes). You gather your friends and plan a trip to some [...]