Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 20,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
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Backcountry editor wanted
The editor of Backcountry, FMC’s flagship publication, is retiring later this year.
If you are interested in the position, e-mail a brief CV and a proposal […]
Allan Evans death notice
It is with sadness that we report on the passing of FMC’s patron, Allan Evans. Allan was 95 years old.
Allan was FMC’s president in the […]
Waitaha hydro scheme – Westpower’s proposed ‘mitigation’
A whole year after DOC’s decision on the Waitaha hydro scheme was due, DOC sent all submitters a letter outlining a proposal by Westpower, […]
Send us your Wilderlife stories and win!
FMC is giving away 2 Festival Passes for the NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival.
A festival pass gives the holder a seat to […]
Backcountry Trust applications – Round 8
The Backcountry Trust funds and supports volunteers to maintain huts and build tracks for outdoor enthusiasts including trampers, deerstalkers and mountain bikers.
The […]
Predator control bivvies and tracks in Adams Wilderness Area
The Adams Wilderness Area extends over 466 square kilometers of pristine, rugged country in the Southern Alps, centred on the Garden of Eden and Garden […]