We were so stoked to learn that Back Forty Design Co. is donating 5% of all sales to the FMCBC! Thanks so much for the support!
BC Parks is now hiring student ranger crew members and student ranger crew leads for the 2019 season. The deadline to apply is February 24, 2019. More details.
An audit of Forest Licence A89984, held by Adams Lake, which is managed by the Adams Lake Indian Band, has found compliance with most requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, according to a report released by the Forest Practices Board.
A Forest Practices Board investigation concluded that the legislative and policy framework for BC woodlots is appropriate and most woodlots are conducting good forest practices on the ground. Read the report.
With all the recent talk of glaciers disappearing in Western Canada, it’s worth checking out the Mountain Legacy Project. This fascinating collection of photographs uses a repeat survey photography technique to explore the change in Canada’s mountain landscapes.
Not surprisingly, BC Parks has been inundated with questions about the enormous cave discovered in Wells Gray Provincial Park. So much so that they created an FAQ just for the cave!
A Fernie local recently released Fernie Area Hiking Trails and Natural Plant Compendium, a guide to local trails and flora.
Kudos to the Squamish Access Society for working to protect the forested area around the Grand Wall boulders! The new cedar fencing encourages climbers to stick to established trails, minimizing impact on the park. Read more about it.
ACC-National posted an awesome blog about hut etiquette. It's a must-read!
The FMCBC has been attempting for some months to broker a meeting with Minister Heyman and staff with several allied groups. The Minister advised us last week he is declining to meet. While we are unsure why, we understand ministry staff are hoping the FMCBC and our affiliated organisations will assist them by requesting the SCRD directors withdraw their application with MoE and BC Parks to redesignate the Tetrahedron’s park status or amend its boundary.
FMCBC members! There will soon be an opening on the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC's Board of Directors—a seat that is to be held by a member of the FMCBC. The ORC represents all backcountry recreation in BC, both motorized and non-motorized, and the FMCBC is one of the primary provincial groups on the Board representing non-motorized backcountry recreation.
Have you been in the 21 Mile Creek Non-Motorized area? We want your observations! The province is working with the Powder Mountain Snowmobile Club, ACC Whistler, Canadian Wilderness Adventures and the FMCBC to improve compliance in the area and we're asking for your help in monitoring usage..png?1545247770272)
