Federation Member Club Profile: Bear Mountain Trail Society

We got featured! Our group and the trail we envision is featured this month at the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC to website - super good news!  We are so pleased to have been granted membership in this important organization.

Here is a little information about this important group taken from their website:

The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) is a democratic, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and maintaining access to quality non-motorized backcountry recreation in British Columbia’s mountains and wilderness areas. As our name indicates we are a federation of outdoor clubs with a membership of over 5000 people from outdoor clubs across BC. Our membership is comprised of a diverse group of non-motorized backcountry recreationists including hikers, rock climbers, mountaineers, trail runners, kayakers, mountain bikers, backcountry skiers and snowshoers. As an organization, we believe that the enjoyment of these pursuits in an unspoiled environment is a vital component to the quality of life for British Columbians and by acting under the policy of “talk, understand and persuade” we advocate for these interests.

Our Vision - Bear Mountain Trail Society

The enjoyment of the diverse beauty of the Coastal forest in the Eastern Fraser Valley and the appreciation of it through non-motorized experience on a network of trails.

Our first project concerns the creation of a non-motorized mountain trail connecting Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Seabird Island.

Skiing the Green Grind

A lingering cold snap that started December 5th provided a rare commodity to the Agassiz community - snow - snow, that hung around for over a month. Taking advantage of the white stuff on local trails includes snow shoeing, hiking but could also as Todd explored downhill skiing. 

This is how he described the adventure,

"The ski down was great. Dry snow with good base most of the way down...lots of wide and tight turns. Near the end, I went off a jump that had been built by snow boarders."

ANOTHER, impressive use for a hillside trail system linking Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Seabird Island community to community. Make you wonder what's next... tobogganing? 

Our Vision

The enjoyment of the diverse beauty of the Coastal forest in the Eastern Fraser Valley and the appreciation of it through non-motorized experience on a network of trails.

Our first project concerns the creation of a non-motorized mountain trail connecting Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Seabird Island.

Bear Mountain Loop in Winter

We are still a long way away from realizing the vision of creating an all season trail that will connect, community to community, Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Seabird Island through the forests of Bear Mountain to the Green Grind but that doesn't stop the locals from enjoying a winter hike. 

While it was a little overcast the snowy hillside and the quiet forest provided both exercise and a chance to socialize. 

The trees now bare of their leaves provided additional viewpoints over Bear Mountain and Seabird Island.

Bear Mountain

Seabird Isalnd

The return brings the valley floor and Mount Cheam into view a welcome sight after an 8km hike.

Mount Cheam coming into view

Our Vision

The enjoyment of the diverse beauty of the Coastal forest in the Eastern Fraser Valley and the appreciation of it through non-motorized experience on a network of trails.

Our first project concerns the creation of a non-motorized mountain trail connecting Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Seabird Island.