Life is a wonderful adventure. The more you nudge outside of your comfort zone, the more you think, “Why didn’t[…]
A Letter from a Female Mountain Mentor…
To Deserving (but not self-proclaimed) Mountain Mentors, You are not alone in the struggle of becoming a mentor. I have[…]
Swiss Edelweiss Village: To Be or Not to Be
There is no doubt that in the origins and development of mountaineering and mountain culture in Western Canada, the Swiss[…]
BC Trail Tracker and Trails Update for the Lower Mainland
The FMCBC released the BC Trail Tracker in late June at the annual general meeting. Since then about 50 trails[…]
SWBC Recreation & Conservation Committee Report
The SWBC Recreation and Conservation Committee, FMCBC clubs and members have worked on a range of issues since our spring[…]
Tribute to Jay MacArthur, 1957 – 2022
Tribute to Jay MacArthur, 1957 – 2022 On October 12, 2022, we lost long-standing FMCBC member, Jay MacArthur, to cancer.[…]
FMCBC Insurance Fees 2023/2024
Due to an increase in insurance premiums, the FMCBC insurance fees for 2023/2024 (starting June 01, 2023) will be $14/member.[…]
Cloudburst Archives – take a look and add missing issues!
THE HISTORY OF THE FMCBC The many issues of Cloudburst over the years represent the history of the FMCBC. Check[…]
We Need You!
Are you knowledgeable about liability insurance and the insurance industry? The FMCBC is seeking members with an interest in liability[…]
President’s Message Fall/Winter 2022
It is with deep sadness that I let you know that Jay MacArthur passed away over Thanksgiving weekend. We have[…]
Edward Fuez Jr: A Story of Enchantment By D.L. Stephen
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. John Muir (p. 277) The Canadian mountaineering tradition has its layered origins[…]
Blogs and Pods
Earlier this year, the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology presented a series of lectures by prominent scientists on Climate[…]
Playing it Safe
As I type this, seven weeks and two days after I broke my wrist, it still hurts. It hurts when[…]
The Nootka Experience
In September 2021 a small group of four from the North Vancouver Outdoors Club (NVOC) backpacked from Friendly Cove to[…]
Diversity and Inclusivity in Hiking – VITA & Ciranda Project Partner for Trails Day
FMCBC and Vancouver Island Trail Association (VITA) President, Liz Bicknell, promotes diversity and inclusivity in everything she does. She is[…]