In light of climate change, have you ever wondered why FMC continues to print its Backcountry magazine? Backcountry editor, Peter Laurenson, shares FMC's reasons behind the printed version, the steps taken to align with its values of stewardship and environmental protection, and the future of this classic publication.
Society's response to climate change is a complex issue. In this article, Dan Clearwater looks not to provide the solutions, but to stimulate discussion, challenge preconceptions and dispel myths about using EV’s for mountain recreation.
What is your outdoor gear really made of and what toll is it taking on the environment? Sash Nukada, Programme Leader of Sustainability and Outdoor Education, decides to stop pointing the finger elsewhere and examine the potential negative impact of his outdoor gear. In an honest and thorough look at materials, brands, and new versus used gear, he offers a guide on how best to minimise your footprint and protect the outdoors we love so much.
Confronted by the dramatic environmental changes occurring in New Zealand, former FMC Vice President Neil Silverwood explores how photography can be utilised as a powerful tool for advocacy.
Or the giant pot of hut porridge which has been burnt by your tramping partner?
Reproduced from the June 2016 FMC Bulletin, Tania Seward looks at how we can tramp smarter, reducing our carbon impact.
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