Where can you get a 35% discount on membership, and be eligible for even more discounts??  Taking out a Federated Mountain Clubs membership through WOPs costs $29 compared with $45 normally. Over 50 businesses offer discounts including DOC (30% off annual Back Country Hut pass), the Interislander, YHA, several private multi-day walk operators, Bivouac, Macpac, and Living Simply. Check out their website for full details https://www.fmc.org.nz/.

FMC’s philosophy: “By celebrating outdoor recreation and the natural environment we build our standing for when we must advocate against the ideas of others that we think unwise.”  This work is essential if future generations are to enjoy the benefits that outdoor recreation brings.

From a WOPs member: I joined FMC last year and as well as knowing that I am supporting a group who is looking after our outdoor future, I also enjoy the benefits.  I look forward to receiving my Backcountry Magazine with the stories about other people’s trips that inspire me and keeping updated with what FMC are doing. I used to read it when I was staying in DOC huts and kept thinking I would like to join and when I saw in the e-news that Lee was organising the WOPS group membership I jumped at the chance.  The discount card has been great. This year I have received:
30% off my annual Backcountry Hut Pass, 15% discount on the Interislander booked online (this was better than any other discount I could get, and I did two trips), plus heaps of other discounts.  Go and have a look at the FMC website and see why it is such a worthwhile organisation to support.

If you want to become a member of FMC through WOPs, please advise Lee McKay (manuforti648@gmail.com) by May 14. The cost is $29 for 4 magazines (including postage), payable to the WOPs bank account, tagged “FMC sub”.

Lee M