As members of the Federation are aware, as an aspect of our role in advocating for backcountry access, we have been quietly working on improving the non-motorized public’s rights to traverse private lands to access public lands and resources. On December 7th, 2018, the BC Supreme Court sided with the rights of the public to access lakes in the Nicola region of the province—and the long-standing dispute between [...]
From our Executive Director, Barry Janyk: As Fed members are aware, the FMCBC provided a submission again this year to the Select Committee responsible for making recommendations regarding the 2019 provincial budget. Earlier in November, the recommendations were released in a report. Page 24 of the report stated (in part): BC Parks "A number of organizations recommended increased investment in BC Parks in recognition of the social, economic [...]
During our 2018 AGM in Victoria on June 9th, we handed out our annual Member Club Grants, which are used to support projects initiated by our member clubs. Thanks to everyone who submitted applications—all of your projects were extremely worthwhile and we wish we could have supported them all! And thanks to the FMCBC’s Member Club Grant Committee for your hard work on putting these awards together. Congratulations [...]
From our Executive Director, Barry Janyk: I was invited to the “Share the Trails” workshop in Nanaimo and Dave suggested I attend. The event was organised by Jeremy McCall of ORC and Nancy Spratt of the Horse Council of BC. Snuneymuxw Nation leader Lolly Good welcomed the 50 invited attendees to Snuneymuxw traditional territory. She inspired us to "use our voices and to be heard, in a good way.” Doing things and making [...]
The Alpine Club of Canada is synonymous with backcountry huts. With 26 far-flung shelters in Western Canada, plus another 6 operated by local sections, the ACC has the largest network of backcountry accommodation in North America. And while these huts provide year-round comfort and convenience, not to mention countless environmental benefits, they don’t maintain themselves. Exposed to the elements and more than 40,000 visitors each year, these huts [...]
