Applications for Mountain Mentors' 2019 Summer Mentorship program will be open from April 8 - April 18! This program is designed to pair experienced climbers with aspiring mountain athletes who share achievable, mountain-based goals. Learn more here.
Interested in being a hired guide for a Mt Baker summit climb on June 28, 29 and 30, 2019? We know someone who's looking for a guide! If you're interested, contact us and we'll put you in touch.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC now has a Facebook page! Like it, share it and help support outdoor recreation in BC!
BC Parks is in the process of developing a management plan for Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Park and Protected Area and Slim Creek Park. The public comment period is open until the end of April.
105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia by Stephui Hui is back on the BC Bestseller List!
New to backpacking or looking for a refresher? Jessica (Dixie) Mills, who last year completed the triple crown of the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, has just produced an excellent 14-part series on backpacking. The episodes cover shelters, sleep systems, footwear, clothing, insects, water purification, food and cooking systems, electronics charging, first aid, hygiene, weather, ten essentials, packs, and a backcountry camping basics wrap-up. Check it out here!
Mike Nash of the Caledonia Ramblers put together a neat video of the club's recent snowshoe trip to the Grand Canyon of the Fraser.
An audit of five range agreements for grazing cattle in the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District found that the ranchers met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, according to a FRPA report.
An audit of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) and timber sale licence holders (TSL holders) in the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area portion of the Peace-Liard business area found compliance with B.C.’s forestry legislation, with a few exceptions, according to a FRPA report.
A Timber Supply Review is currently in progress for the Cascadia timber supply area, which is scattered across British Columbia, mainly in the northwest and southeast of the province. Feedback is welcomed on any aspect of this analysis report until May 6, 2019. Learn more.
The 2019 FMCBC AGM will be held in Chilliwack over the June 21 - 23 weekend!
A big welcome to our newest member club, the Kamloops Outdoor Club! The KOC was founded in October of 1936 and originally centered on local hiking, interspersed with riding, archery and tobogganing, Today, the KOC's regular local trips are still the mainstay of the club's year-round activities. But the KOC's recent activities also now include canoeing, cross-country skiing and trips to to more distant areas.
Does your club have a trail project or community event in mind but lack the funds to make it happen? Good news: Our 2019 Member Club Grant application will be available on April 1st! The link to the form will be posted on our .png?1545247770272)
