Memberships purchased today are valid until December 31, 2025

Memberships purchased on or after September 1, 2024, are valid until December 31, 2025

Annual Membership Types:

Individual $38:
Select if the IMR is your primary or only Federation of Mountain Clubs club you belong to.
Family $65:
Choose this if you are a family joining the club.
FMCBC Associate $16:
If you are a member of a hiking club that is already a member of the FMCBC, such as the Comox District Mountaineering Club (CDMC), this option is for you. Please note that the ACCVI is not an associate club.
Student $22
Students have a special rate– we acknowledge the burden of tuition and books!

New and Returning Members

Complete the online membership form
Payment of dues can be made using Paypal, or by e-transfer
Complete the annual electronic waiver
Create a Meetup.com account that uses the first and last name.
Join the club’s private members-only Meetup Group.

To pay by E-transfer (not preferred)

Note this will delay access to the club Meetup. To pay your dues via e-transfer, send the transfer to the treasurer(at)islandmountainramblers.com. You’ll need to change the (at) to an @ symbol. Use this form if you’re paying by e-transfer.

Waivers:

Troubleshooting common issues with the online waiver
Online waiver
Paper Waiver — use this instead of completing the online waiver
Paper Waiver for individuals 18 and under

Membership Benefits:

Access to our trip schedule;
Subscription to The Ramblers’ Ramble, our email newsletter (subscribe);
Membership in the Federation of BC Mountain Clubs (mountainclubs.org);
Comprehensive liability insurance while on club trips, through the FMCBC;
Access to Cloudburst, the FMCBC semi-annual magazine publication;
Participation in Club organized courses, and workshops;
Member education rebates on outdoor education courses and first aid;
A 10% discount on courses offered through MB Guiding;
A 10% discount in-store on regularly priced clothing at Beyond the Usual;
Access to the club’s library of books and equipment
Use of club equipment while on club trips (snowshoes, crampons and mountaineering axes), and;
The enjoyment of outings in the mountains with a knowledgeable and amiable bunch of people.

Partner Discounts

	MBGuiding

10% off education courses

Accounting for membership dues:

All funds support the club’s growth and maintenance, covering membership incentives, equipment, education rebates, outdoor advocacy initiatives, leader insurance, and membership in the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia (FMCBC).

Current FMCBC portions $8 FMCBC membership, $14 FMCBC insurance

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