Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 21,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
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Latest News
Submission on the Auckland Regional Park Management Plan
The 508 page draft Regional Parks Management Plan prepared by Auckland Council is currently open for public submissions, until this Friday, 4 March […]
Farewell to Jan Heine, John Nankervis and Hugh Barr
We are mourning the passing, during the past month, of several figures who have given hugely to FMC and to the wider outdoor community.
Jan Heine, […]
Preserving access through ski areas on public lands
FMC has submitted on a 30 year concession renewal application – including summer and winter non-skiing activities – for the Treble Cone Ski […]
Bishopdale TC becomes FMC’s 100th member club
Christchurch based Bishopdale Tramping Club has just been formally accepted as FMC’s newest member club. This brings FMC’s total membership to 100 clubs.
FMC is […]
Supporting sustainable freedom camping in Aotearoa New Zealand
On 30 November 2021, the Minister of Tourism announced the freedom camping changes Government intends to make in 2022. These changes seek to improve […]
Whitewater New Zealand welcomed to FMC
FMC is delighted to welcome Whitewater New Zealand (WWNZ) as our 99th affiliated club.
Representing 15 kayaking and canoe clubs, and a […]