By Maria Osipova, an Individual Member of the FMCBC. She's an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, and co-founder of TrailQwest, helping to share the stories behind British Columbia’s trails. There are places where time moves differently. Where the air tastes of cedar and earth, where moss grows thick as carpet on trunks wider than a man is tall. Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park—one of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Just two of us? That was a surprise to both of us at the trail meet-up. We were expecting 4 others. We decided to hike anyway. Hike leader, Liz Bicknell, leads a delightful hike along some lesser-known trails up and around Mt. Work, on Vancouver Island. Chatting intermittently, Liz spotted and named flora and at times quietly listened to and identified bird songs while we arrived at [...]
You know how one can get really excited about leading a hike? After leading for 30 years, it’s still in me to get excited. May 7th, 2025, was that day for me as I was leading a flower hike on Mt. Tzouhalem here in the Cowichan Valley. I call it the 4 Corners Hike as we go to all 4 corners, to see all the different views. [...]
