French mountaineer Lionel Terray was one of the most respected post-war alpinists, achieving fame for his second ascent of the[…]
Why is Garibaldi Park still closed?
At 1,950 square km, Garibaldi Provincial Park is one of the largest parks close to the lower mainland. Most of[…]
Crossing Garibaldi Lake Wearing Sneakers
As I’ve aged, my hobbies have become stranger and stranger. I have to admit that I have an obsession with[…]
Southwest BC Trails and Access Committee Report
Members of the Southwest BC Trails and Access Committee and other FMCBC members have worked on a range of issues[…]
Auditing and Funding Trails in B.C. Parks
For the past five years, the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) and other groups have been lobbying the[…]
Southwest BC Recreation and Conservation Committee Report
Members of the Southwest BC Recreation and Conservation Committee and other FMCBC members have worked on a range of issues[…]
Improved summer access at Singing Pass will be music to hikers’ ears
Hiking near Singing Pass provides magnificent views of the Fitzsimmons and Spearhead Mountain ranges and Cheakamus Glacier, especially in summertime[…]
‘Not all who wander are lost’ : How to Safely Install Trail Markers
Your trail markers are in! But what is the best way to safely install trail markers that will not pose[…]
President’s Message
It is already June (and 100+ days since the start of the Coronavirus). I have been waiting as late as[…]
An Insider Look: The Tragic Climb of Denali
An Interview of Jeffery Babcock by Ron Dart Alpine Club of Canada-Vancouver Jeffrey Babcock was on the ill fated and[…]
The Magic of Storytelling
One of the most active clubs in the Lower Mainland is the Chilliwack Outdoor Club. Sandwiched between Vancouver and Hope,[…]
“A Story Which Never Rings Hollow”
A recent stint of trail-maintenance by the South Okanagan Trail Alliance included hiring a professional faller to clear a number[…]
Book Review: Surveying the 120th Meridian and the Great Divide: The Alberta-BC Boundary Survey, 1918-1924
Author: Jay Sherwood Published by Caitlin Press, Halfmoon Bay, BC, 2019 ‘Surveying the Great Divide: The Alberta/BC Boundary Survey, 1913-1917’[…]
Book Review: Popular Day Hikes Book Series
Rocky Mountain Books: 2019 Searching for breathtaking hikes worth exploring Rocky Mountain Books recently published a superb series that highlights[…]
Book Review: A Not-So-Savage Land: The Art and Times of Frederick Whymper, 1838-1901
Author: Peter Johnson Published by Heritage House, BC, 2018 Before the advent of photography, images of landscape, events and people[…]