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 [...]
by Joseph Chiao, a member of the Varsity Outdoor Club, UBC The Harrison Hut and the trail accessing it sit on the traditional territory of the Lil’wat Nation. As we work and travel, we humbly acknowledge our presence as visitors to this land, and appreciate the beauty and sustenance it provides. Some context for the area Historically, getting to Harrison Hut involved driving down an [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
