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Mountaineering Articles

Mountain Rescue Awareness Day: in conversation with Tom Carrick

Mountain Rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year - whatever the weather. Across England and Wales, 47 volunteer teams stand ready to respond when people need help most, often in challenging and unpredictable conditions. 

26 Oct
5 min read
06-07 Dec 2025

Events

England Climbing Trials | 6 & 7 December

The England Climbing Trials are the key selection event for the England Climbing Foundation and Development Programmes. Aimed at young athletes in the U13 and U15 age categories, the Trials offer a great opportunity to test their skills, grow through competition, and take part in a fun and supportive environment designed to encourage their long-term development in the sport.

Disciplines

Get Stuck In! Tree Planting Volunteering Day | Overdale Nature Reserve | Peak District | Saturday 10th Jan 26

Join other BMC members to help Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) plant trees in an area of upland pasture on the edge of high moorland.

28 Oct
5 min read

Access Articles

List of BMC Access Reps

The BMC has voluntary Access Representatives in all of the BMC Areas. The reps offer a first point of contact for climbers or walkers with questions about local access.

27 Oct
1 min read

Access News

BMC Land & Property Trust seeks new Chair and Trustees

The BMC Land & Property Trust - the charity responsible for the BMC's land and property assets - is seeking a new Chair and up to four Trustees to join its Board. There are also opportunities to join our Land Management Group. These voluntary roles present a unique opportunity to help oversee the management of some of the UK's most important climbing and hill walking sites.

22 Oct
3 min read

Ski Mo News

How do I get into Ski Mo Racing?

There are many ways you can turn your love of running up hills or skiing down them in to getting involved in the competitive side of Ski Mountaineering. There is a race in the SkiMo calendar for every level of athlete - from those wishing to try the sport for the first time, to elite athletes competing for their country on the world stage.

21 Oct
2 min read

Access News

BMC volunteers protect struggling native oak trees in the Peak District

This October, BMC and Mountain Training Association volunteers joined forces with the National Trust to cut down faster-growing, competitor trees to protect native oak trees in the Upper Derwent Valley of the Peak District.

21 Oct
2 min read
27 Nov 2025

Area Meetings

BMC Midlands Area AGM (West Bromwich, 27 November)

The next BMC Midlands area AGM will be held on Thursday 27 November starting at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place in-person at The Red Lion, 190 All Saints Way, West Bromwich, B71 1RH. Come along to our gathering of Midlands mountaineers, climbers and walkers and learn more about the BMC.

Access News

BMC collaborates with Scottish mountain organisations to repair paths on Skye

Storms and heavy rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the eleven volunteers who tackled the clogged drainage ditches below the famous Cuillin Ridge in a collaborative project with Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS).

17 Oct
2 min read

Access News

BMC donates 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells

At the end of this summer, the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust donated 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells which will be free to borrow by volunteer path workers.

15 Oct
2 min read

Organisation

Clubs & Huts Forum Series

The Clubs & Huts Forum Series is aimed at those who are running club activities, whether on the committee or management group, operating the club hut, organising and leading club meets or social events or any other role within their club or hut.  However, even if you don't have that type of role in your club, we still welcome you joining us. 

14 Oct
1 min read

Ski Mo News

What is Ski Mo racing?

The sport is making it's debut in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics, but do you know what it is? Here's the basics you'll need to know:

14 Oct
2 min read

GET INVOLVED

Campaigns

From footpath repair, re-growing our moorlands to fight the climate crisis, to organised litter picks on the hills and to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get behind. Find out more about our active campaigns, and why they're making a difference to the British hills you love.

Volunteers

Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. From opportunities within conservation, access, competitions and walk leaders. Come and join us!

Clubs

Looking to join a mountaineering, climbing or hill walking club or are you already a member? We have all the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Disciplines

Get Stuck In! Tree Planting Volunteering Day | Overdale Nature Reserve | Peak District | Saturday 10th Jan 26

Join other BMC members to help Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) plant trees in an area of upland pasture on the edge of high moorland.

28 Oct
5 min read
22 Jan 2026

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Thursday 22nd January 2026

Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

26 Nov 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Weds 26th November

Come join us on Weds 26th November on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

12 Dec 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Goyt Valley | Friday 12th December

Come join us on Fri 12th December in Goyt Valley, Derbyshire for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

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