Clubs
Join Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest outdoor community, stand up for the backcountry, and enjoy great benefits while you’re at it.
Join a club
Looking to grow your outdoor skills, connect with like-minded people, and find companions for bigger adventures? Your local club is a great place to start. Whether it’s tramping, mountaineering, climbing, kayaking, biking, paragliding, caving — or whatever gets you into the outdoors — there’s a club for everyone across the country.
Join as a member club
No matter your size or location, if your club connects with the backcountry through active, non-motorised recreation, FMC is here to support you. We offer two types of membership for clubs and groups.
Club membership options
- Ideal for clubs wanting access to FMC benefits for all its members.
- Your club decides how many members you register (minimum of 5).
- Great for smaller clubs or clubs with diverse recreational interests
Membership runs from March to February, but you can apply at any time. We’re happy to discuss pro-rata fees if you join part way through the year.
Why join us?
There are many benefits to joining FMC as a club:
- advice and support on club matters — from advocacy on local issues to legal guidance
- access to funding — clubs can apply for Training Grants, and members can apply for Expedition Scholarships or Youth Award Grants
- entry into our photo competition — with great prizes
- free access to a selection of NZ Mountain Film Festival films
- promotion of your club’s events and notices through FMC’s communication channels
- Backcountry magazine in print — for each of your declared members
- FMC discount card for each declared member — includes 55+ discounts, such as 20% off a DOC Annual Hut Pass
By joining FMC, your club becomes part of a national movement advocating for the wise management of Aotearoa’s backcountry and the protection of our recreational opportunities. The more clubs and members we represent, the stronger our collective voice becomes.
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