Youth
Join Aotearoa’s biggest outdoor crew — get outside, stand up for the backcountry, and score awesome perks along the way.
Youth membership options
- If you are under 19 years of age or still at secondary school.
- If you are actively involved in training young people in outdoor skills through a school or youth organisation.
You can also join a club near you – this is a great way to gain skills and build confidence in the outdoors.

Why join us?
When you’re part of FMC, you get:
- An FMC discount card with 55+ deals — including 20% off a DOC Annual Hut Pass
- The chance to apply for our Scholarships and Youth Award Grants
- Free entry into our annual photo competition, with awesome prizes up for grabs
- A print subscription to Backcountry — our quarterly magazine full of inspiring stories, tips, and trip ideas
And maybe the best part?
You’ll be helping protect the wild places you love. FMC is standing up for the backcountry — for you, your friends, and your whānau.

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