My Recreational Mountain Co-operative (our legal name), is a “non-profit community service co-op” formed in 2011 with the goal of operating the Shames Mountain Ski Area. MMC is incorporated under the “Co-operative Association Act” of the Province of British Columbia.

A non-profit community service co-op is a co-operative that provides a service for its community. MMC’s service is Shames Mountain. The non-profit aspect means that any revenue generated by the co-operative is returned to its operation and not into the pockets of its shareholders.

When Shames Mountain was put up for sale, the owners were looking for a buyer who would keep Shames running for the community. In 2008, a non-profit society called Friends of Shames (FoS) was created. FoS arranged for the completion of a feasibility study and business plan to determine the best possible business model to purchase Shames Mountain Ski Area. The outcome of the research and planning indicated that a non-profit community service co-operative model had the best chance of success.

MMC is governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors which is nominated and elected by the membership. This means the future vision of Shames Mountain is being created to reflect the values of our membership.

• Owning your own mountain and having a say on how it develops.
• Each member gets one vote on any issue that is brought before the membership.
• Any member can be a Board Member.
• Members can catalyze change through the proposal of resolutions.
• Members also receive a $100 on their seasons pass.

No.

Membership is a lifetime share in MMC. One is a member of the co-operative. A season pass lets you ski at Shames Mountain any day you would like for the season your pass is valid for!

No. One does not need to be a member of the co-op to purchase a season pass or ski at Shames.

MMC has over 2000 members and is growing every year.

No, memberships are non-transferable in nature.

Yes, but you still only get one vote.

• Individual Shredders Lifetime Membership are $299.
• Junior Shredders Lifetime Membership (0-16 years of age) are pro-rated based on age at time of purchase (fee must be updated annually to be a member in good standing).
• Business Lifetime Membership are $599.

• Download and print the membership form (mail to: 4805 Hwy 16 W, Terrace, BC, V8G OH3)
• In person at the MMC office or at the mountain during our operating season.