http://www.thebmc.co.ukNews from The British Mountaineering Council.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/resources/images/logo.gifhttp://www.thebmc.co.ukWe’re out of breath. We’ve just succeeded in our quest to get 8,848 Facebook likes before Kenton Cool climbs Everest. But we think we can climb higher: can you help us reach 10,000 and raise money for Porter’s Progress?http://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-facebook-page-ticks-everesthttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-facebook-page-ticks-everestWed, 16 May 2012 17:12:56 GMTCheck out the latest additions to the BMC online shop, including some brand new walking, scrambling and climbing guides.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/whats-new-in-the-bmc-online-shop--may-2012http://www.thebmc.co.uk/whats-new-in-the-bmc-online-shop--may-2012Tue, 15 May 2012 14:04:53 GMTWhat, with it being the hottest, driest spring since sliced bread, you’re probably all wondering where you can go to escape the heat. You will be casting your eyes upwards, seeing the wild moorland of the Peak District shimmering in the sort of heat-haze normally reserved for images of Concorde taking off. Kinder beckons, chinny reckon.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/over-the-moors-now-in-stockhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/over-the-moors-now-in-stockTue, 15 May 2012 09:33:23 GMTOn Saturday 5 May, Mr John Griffiths A.M. the Welsh Environment Minister formally launched the opening of the All Wales Coast Path. At 850 miles long this path is claimed to be the first coastal path in the world that completely follows a nation's coastline. http://www.thebmc.co.uk/welsh-coast-path--now-openhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/welsh-coast-path--now-openMon, 14 May 2012 10:41:52 GMTAs a partner of this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival we are delighted to announce a ticket offer exclusively for BMC members. http://www.thebmc.co.uk/keswick-2012http://www.thebmc.co.uk/keswick-2012Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Peak District is under attack from illegal off-road driving. With outrage reaching fever pitch, is it time that off-roading became extinct? Ed Douglas gets behind the wheel.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/illegal-offroad-driving-peak-districthttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/illegal-offroad-driving-peak-districtFri, 11 May 2012 12:09:24 GMTEver wanted to get an idea of what being in a climbing club is like? It can be difficult to gauge, so some clubs are taking steps to make the joining process less daunting by holding “Aspirants’ Meets”. The Peak District-based Mynydd Climbing Club is holding one in North Wales this May. http://www.thebmc.co.uk/mynydd-climbing-club-aspirants-meethttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/mynydd-climbing-club-aspirants-meetFri, 11 May 2012 11:36:22 GMTNews that two bolts failed recently on the Smalldale route Summat Outanowt has prompted anxiety in the Peak climbing community. Gary Gibson, who re-equipped the routes at the end of last year, has sent an email to the BMC saying that he has replaced the bolts. He has also checked bolts on several other routes at Smalldale – a list of these routes appears below.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/smalldale-update-on-failed-boltshttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/smalldale-update-on-failed-boltsFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe latest guidebook from the Climbers’ Club is a new edition of South West Climbs, describing a selection of traditional, sport and DWS routes of all grades.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/new-south-west-climbs-guidebook-now-in-stockhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/new-south-west-climbs-guidebook-now-in-stockFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTHere at the BMC, we’re all feeling like we need some more friends. Our facebook page has got just over 7,000 followers, but we’re sure that you can help us do better than that.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/kenton-cool-everest-facebook-competitionhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/kenton-cool-everest-facebook-competitionWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTIn April Ralf Gantzhorn, Jorg Heller and Robert Jasper climbed the west ridge of Monte Giordano in Tierra del Fuego's Cordillera Darwin, completing the second major ascent in the area this year. http://www.thebmc.co.uk/jasper-climbs-chilean-sharks-finhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/jasper-climbs-chilean-sharks-finTue, 08 May 2012 10:49:00 GMTThe BMC is supporting a pilot project to see if there is a commercial model for recycling climbing ropes and other equipment like helmets and hardware. We're looking for volunteers interested in a career in sustainable business.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/rope-recycling-volunteer-needed-for-climbing-recycling-projecthttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/rope-recycling-volunteer-needed-for-climbing-recycling-projectFri, 04 May 2012 12:28:27 GMTThe GB Bouldering Team is pleased to announce it has signed a new five-year deal with outdoor clothing manufacturer Lonsdale China. The deal is a major boost in the team’s efforts to compete and succeed at International Federation for Sports Climbing events around the globe.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/gb-bouldering-announces-major-new-sponsor-for-2012http://www.thebmc.co.uk/gb-bouldering-announces-major-new-sponsor-for-2012Thu, 03 May 2012 14:26:36 GMTIf you're involved in running a student climbing, hill walking or mountaineering club then you need to book a place at this year's BMC Student Safety & Good Practice Seminar.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/student-seminarhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/student-seminarTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTIf you've ever thought of becoming a Mountain Guide then don't miss this May's open day hosted by British Mountain Guides.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/article.aspx?id=5497http://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/article.aspx?id=5497Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTAt the BMC AGM on Saturday, Henry Folkard and Dave Bishop, two of the BMC Access Team’s best-known activists, received the second George Band Award, given to BMC volunteers who have made an exceptional contribution to the organisation’s work.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/access-veterans-honoured-with-george-band-awardhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/access-veterans-honoured-with-george-band-awardMon, 30 Apr 2012 15:55:02 GMTThe BMC’s twitter feed is proving a huge success. We recently celebrated five thousand followers with a spiffy prize draw, and it looks like we’ll be doing it again for six thousand before too long.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmcs-twitterverse-is-expandinghttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmcs-twitterverse-is-expandingMon, 30 Apr 2012 14:55:21 GMTShauna Coxsey is now 4th in the IFSC World Cup rankings after achieving another 4th place position in the heat of Vienna Austria last weekend.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/another-4th-in-austria-for-shauna-coxseyhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/another-4th-in-austria-for-shauna-coxseyMon, 30 Apr 2012 13:09:01 GMTRab Carrington left his post as President of the BMC on Saturday 28 April after a successful three-year term, praising the huge volunteer effort that goes into the organisation and the constant vigilance required to maintain access to our crags and hills. Members of the BMC elected Scott Titt as its new president along with two new Vice-Presidents, Kate Phillips and Mike Watson.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/rab-carrington-leaves-office-praising-volunteer-efforthttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/rab-carrington-leaves-office-praising-volunteer-effortSun, 29 Apr 2012 13:08:19 GMTWe are now well into the summer climbing season in the Cheddar Gorge and as many climbers will know, some areas and routes are restricted during the summer season due to public safety concerns. With the Gorge walls being so steep and close to the road, the landowners - Cheddar Caves & Gorge, have been concerned for some time about loose rock and dropped climbing equipment hurting members of the public or cars on the road below.http://www.thebmc.co.uk/problems-in-cheddarhttp://www.thebmc.co.uk/problems-in-cheddarThu, 26 Apr 2012 19:36:07 GMT