Let There Be LIGHT! After months of planning, digging, wiring, and a whole lot of volunteer elbow grease… the FOSS Maintenance Depot (a.k.a. the Sea Cans) were officially ELECTRIFIED on April 29th! Pictured here: Alan Milnes and Milt Stevenson, two legends who were instrumental in making this game-changing project a reality, looking pleased as punch as they flipped the switch …
This past Saturday, we gathered at the Stewart Rd East trailhead to celebrate YOU — our incredible FOSS volunteers — and to mark a major milestone: the completion of the electrification project at our maintenance depot (aka the sea cans)! Thank you to everyone who came out, shared stories, enjoyed a burger, and celebrated the hard work that makes our …
Trail Re-Route A big shout-out to our awesome team of 12 FOSS trail leaders who completed a brand-new 179m trail reroute on April 23 in the Myra Wetland area! The previous trail cutting through the wetland has now been closed and decommissioned and seeded at the direction of BC Parks. Under the expert guidance of Cam Sorenson from @contour.trails, our …
In the final week of October, crews wrapped up work on the Myra Bailout Trail! The team completed essential groundwork to reduce erosion issues and finished up some final chainsaw work. Here’s a shot of Willie Cheyne up on Myra Bailout above Angel Springs parking lot, taking in the first snow of the season! Thanks to all our dedicated volunteers …
This week, we’re proud to feature Sean Kelly Law—a firm specializing in litigation and dispute resolution for land, business, insurance, and governance disputes. As one of the founding sponsors of the FOSS Adopt A Trail program, they’ve been supporting our trails since 2013! About Sean Kelly Law: With expertise in navigating complex disputes, Sean Kelly Law provides top-notch advice and …
We’re thrilled to share the success of the second annual FortisBC staff volunteer day! This year, 17 FortisBC volunteers joined forces with 6 dedicated FOSS volunteers to tackle 3 important projects in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park: Before After 3) Improving safety at the Harvard Rd entrance by repainting the metal swing gate, laying gravel, repairing fencing, and replacing signs and signposts. …
We’re thrilled to recognize AEM for their long-standing commitment to our trails. AEM has been with us since the very beginning of our Adopt-a-Trail program, sponsoring trails since 2013! About AEM: AEM is an avionics design, manufacturing, and maintenance organization that provides avionics and structural health solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Learn more about their innovative work here: …
After over a decade of sitting in KLO Creek, the old truck engine and transmission have finally been removed from the creek bed and placed on higher ground! A huge shoutout to Rick for coordinating the crew and Alan, Hugh and Mark for their muscle power. Alan and Rick also cleared some deadfall along the way. While the truck body …
We’re excited to feature Big White Resort as this week’s trail sponsor! Known for world-class skiing, snowboarding, and an incredible bike park, Big White has been a proud supporter of our trails since 2016. About Big White Resort: Whether it’s carving down snowy slopes or hitting the bike trails, Big White Resort offers top-tier experiences for both winter and summer …
We’re excited to announce the completion of the third bench installation at some of our favorite lookouts! These benches offer the perfect spot to rest and soak in the stunning surroundings. New Benches Installed At: And we’re planning to add a fourth bench at Crawford Lookout soon. More places to relax and enjoy the view are on the way! Huge …