FMCBC research study into the health benefits of non-motorized recreation has some details that may be of use the next time you're sneaking out of the office early Friday afternoon to get outside.

Thanks to the efforts of the BCMC volunteer crew at VIMFF, we've reached "BCMC 800", the club is bigger than it's ever been.

David Scanlon offers an anecdote on a frustrating topic for trip organizers: lack of commitment from trip participants.

A rally call from a BCMC member who is spearheading a new volunteer initiative, check it out on the forum!

Today is the last day for public comment on the Spearhead amendments to the Garibaldi Park Management plan. Make your voice heard.

An area of particular concern in the current draft is the plan to continue to allow heli-skiing within the park, in the same area as the new proposed hut system. Comment while you still can.

A proposal by Past President David Scanlon to build a new backcountry BCMC cabin on the Watersprite Lake tenure.

John Baldwin offers commentary on the Draft Garibaldi Park Management Plan Amendment, focusing on concerns around heli-skiing in the park. Public comment due: January 10, 2013. See page for details.

Friends of Garibaldi Park Society aims to do more than improve hiking trails, a new article from the Straight on the FOGPS, featuring details of the September work parties.