FEDERATED MOUNTAIN CLUB MEMBERSHIP

The annual subscriptions for are due soon.  Current subscribers have been contacted directly about renewal, but if anyone else would like to support this great organisation and all the work it does to advocate for outdoor users, as well as receive their very informative magazine please get in touch with Lee McKay (leem@wops.co.nz) by May 21.

The cost, including postage, is $27 for 4 magazines.  FMC members qualify for a significant discount on the DOC Annual pass.

FMC’s objectives are to promote member club’s activities, training and safe use of the backcountry, the preservation and sound management of our back country, and they also work to protect rights of access to the countryside.

FMC has a proud history. It was founded in 1931 and has worked tirelessly in the interests of trampers and climbers for 80 years. The FMC liaises directly with other NGO’s, government departments and politicians whenever required. FMC used to be the sole body organising training in the outdoors and Search and Rescue but in the past 80 years FMC has been instrumental in bringing into creation the Mountain Safety Council and later NZ LandSAR.

Over the years they have developed policies on issues such as access to back country, huts and booking systems, hydro power, mountain bikes, National Parks, and walkways.

For more information see Click here .