Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia

The Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia

Since 1971 - Accessing the backcountry one step at a time

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Have you ever wondered...

Who represents the interests of non-motorized outdoor users in government land use planning processes?
Who builds and maintains trails you like to hike on?
Who protects the boundaries and integrity of the parks you visit on your summer vacation?
Who advocates for the un-fettered access to backcountry recreation areas, and promotes protection of these areas threatened by development?

That's us, The Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia!

The purposes of the FMCBC are:

To foster and promote cooperation and coordination of clubs, groups and individuals interested in mountain activities in the whole Province of British Columbia, and to advise and take action on all matters on which the collective experience of these clubs, groups and individuals may prove of service to the people of British Columbia.
To encourage public appreciation and use of the recreational resources in the mountains of British Columbia.
To promote the development and maintenance of a system of mountain access roads, trails and huts.
To organize and coordinate training programs in mountaincraft.
To publish, and encourage publication of guide books to British Columbia's mountain areas.
To promote safety in mountain travel.
To promote sound management of British Columbia's mountain parks and outdoor recreation resources.
To encourage the conservation of mountain environment.
To submit recommendations to the government and private agencies in respect to the preservation, development and extension of mountain parks and mountain recreational areas.

The FMC supports the following Organizations:


Outdoor Recreational Council	Canadian Avalanche Association

FMCBC Mission Statement...

"To foster and promote the hiking and mountaineering activities of the membership and the general public through

leadership, advocacy and education".