The SWBC Recreation and Conservation Committee and other FMCBC members have worked on a range of issues over the past[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Kees & Claire Hut Now Open
At long last, it is now possible to book nights at the brand new Kees and Claire Hut in the[…]
Joffre Lakes: A visitor-use management strategy could come with unintended consequences
In recent years, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park has become incredibly busy. There are a number of theories for why this[…]
Whistler Museum and Archives Society: Coast Mountain Gothic
Those of us who have rambled, hiked, scrambled and climbed in the BC mountains will have, inevitably so, spent evenings[…]
A Cautionary Note: Electric cars and Hybrids in BC’s Backcountry Winter Conditions
Starting in 2025, the BC Government will phase in targets that will relatively soon (by 2040) leave electric cars and[…]
Sea to Sky non-motorized area update
On March 12, 2009, the Sea to Sky LRMP was amended to include Non-Commercial Winter Recreation Zones. One of those[…]
Need funds? A Comprehensive List of Grants and Other Funding Sources in BC
Spring is the time of year when outdoor clubs initiate trail maintenance—brought about by spring freshet and winter deadfall—but it’s[…]
Spearhead Huts Project: Construction of the Kees and Claire Hut
Visitors to Garibaldi Park this winter will see the new Kees and Claire Hut, high on the terrace overlooking Russet[…]
Fido Can’t Fly
I’ve been meaning to write this article for a few years, as I often see folks out with some version[…]