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Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC

Fall/Winter 2020

President’s Message – Fall/ Winter 2020
President's Message

President’s Message – Fall/ Winter 2020

by Ken Orr - Chilliwack Outdoor Club December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Well, this summer and fall have been interesting! The Public Health guidelines for COVID-19 loosened somewhat over the summer, allowing[…]

Reminiscing about 7 decades of hikes
Club Ramblings

Reminiscing about 7 decades of hikes

by Ron Dart - Chilliwack Outdoor Club December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

I lived in Switzerland from 1972-1974 and took in some fine Swiss peaks. I was asked in 1975 to assist[…]

Project Update: Singing Pass Trail
FMCBC News

Project Update: Singing Pass Trail

by Jay MacArthur - FMCBC Recreation and Conservation Committee and Alpine Club of Canada - Vancouver Section December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

Have you experienced the fantastic meadows and mountain terrain along the Singing Pass trail? These awe-inspiring views are located close[…]

A Trip Along the Rockwall Trail
Club Ramblings

A Trip Along the Rockwall Trail

by Mike Nash - Caledonia Ramblers December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

In early September 2020, Judy and I did a four-day, 50-kilometre backpack around the northern loop of the famous Rockwall[…]

Golden Larch Fest: Lake Louise
Club Ramblings

Golden Larch Fest: Lake Louise

by An Adventure by Ron & Karin Dart - Chilliwack Outdoor Club December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

September 26 We departed Abbotsford on Saturday to drive to Lake Louise (it’s about an 8-hour trip). The fact we[…]

GEAR REVIEW – A comparison review of Spot Gen 2 and 4 Satellite Devices
Club Ramblings

GEAR REVIEW – A comparison review of Spot Gen 2 and 4 Satellite Devices

by Alex Wallace - FMCBC SW BC Trail Committee December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

What gear do you usually bring along on backcountry adventures? We just discussed how recreationists, experienced or inexperienced, are moving[…]

Southwest BC Recreation and Conservation Committee Report
FMCBC News

Southwest BC Recreation and Conservation Committee Report

by Monika Bittel - Southwest BC Recreation and Conservation Committee Co-Chair, FMCBC December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

The SWBC Recreation and Conservation Committee and other FMCBC members have worked on a range of issues over the past[…]

GOOD READS – To Live: Fighting for life on the killer mountain
Some Good Reads

GOOD READS – To Live: Fighting for life on the killer mountain

by Reviewed by Mike Nash - Caledonia Ramblers December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

Revol and Mackiewicz had completely different styles and approaches to climbing, but they were also strangely complimentary. Yet, despite Revol’s[…]

GOOD READS – Winter 8000: Climbing the World’s Highest  Mountains in the Coldest Season
Some Good Reads

GOOD READS – Winter 8000: Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains in the Coldest Season

by admin December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

Bernadette McDonald is the author of a dozen books on mountaineering and mountain culture. She won the UK’s prestigious Boardman[…]

GOOD READS – Tour du Mont Blanc
Some Good Reads

GOOD READS – Tour du Mont Blanc

by Reviewed by Mike Nash - Caledonia Ramblers December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

This is a guidebook that should ideally be reviewed after using it in the field. However, since Covid-19 has severely[…]

GOOD READS – Conquistadors of the Useless:  From the Alps to Annapurna
Some Good Reads

GOOD READS – Conquistadors of the Useless: From the Alps to Annapurna

by Reviewed by Mike Nash - Caledonia Ramblers December 1, 2020January 1, 2021

French mountaineer Lionel Terray was one of the most respected post-war alpinists, achieving fame for his second ascent of the[…]

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