I have before me a few first edition books (collector’s items I assume) that were pioneering guide books in their[…]
Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams By Katie Ives
Imaginary Peaks is a rich and diverse work that quickly draws the reader into a labyrinth of ideas about[…]
Northern Vancouver Island Camping, Biking and Hiking Trip
Have you ever planned a trip to the 9th degree and have everything work out like clockwork and still have[…]
Tatchu Peninsula Trip Report
When I think about writing a trip report, I think about language. Which words best describe this experience? To begin[…]
A Trip Report in Prose I & II: Manning Park
Frosty Mountain Snow, not frost A wall to wall carpet as Brenda and I leave Hope and at the trail[…]
Pierce Creek Bridge Naming Ceremony Léon LeBrun
On Oct 24, 2021, members of the Chilliwack Outdoor Club, Recreation Sites and Trails, Trails BC, Backcountry Horsemen and friends[…]
If Only a Backpack Could Talk
Having a properly fitted backpack can make a huge difference on a hike. One of my first backpacks was my[…]
Snowshoeing and Avalanche Safety – An Update
In 2018, I wrote an article on snowshoeing and avalanche safety for the spring/summer issue of Cloudburst (Avalanche Safety and[…]
SWBC Recreation & Conservation Committee Report
The SWBC Recreation and Conservation Committee, FMCBC clubs and members have worked on a range of issues over the past[…]
Mount Morrisey Navigation Aids Improvement Project
The Kamloops Outdoor Club has been hard at work improving navigation aids on the Mount Morrisey back country trails in[…]
President’s Message – Liz Bicknell
Well, our second year of Covid-19 is now under our belts! It’s really quite incredible. Who would have thought it[…]
President’s Message
Fall is here and what a welcome change to have rain. It is wonderful to see Mother Nature lapping[…]
FMCBC 2021 Annual General Meeting
The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC invites representatives from our member clubs to join us at the 2021 Annual[…]
Goat River Trail Project
The Goat River Trail received some much needed attention this summer, with an upgrade to the cable car that crosses[…]
SWBC Recreation & Conservation Committee Report
Good News – Long-term funding to plow the Rubble Creek road and parking in Garibaldi Park On August 20, 2021,[…]