A project to restore the moorland of Kinder Scout begins in 2011 and might require the installation of a temporary sheep-proof fence. We are encouraging members to comment on the location of the fence on this iconic upland area steeped in the struggle for access to the countryside.
Winter has arrived early and with a blast, so make sure you are equipped for the conditions and your skill levels match your ambitions. The brand new edition of the BMC book Safety on Mountains is the perfect hill walker’s handbook; take a look at our Winter Skills courses too.
Season’s Greetings,
Dave Turnbull, BMC CEO
Climbing walls are a great way to start climbing and to stay fit. We’ve made it easy for you to discover local climbing wall in your area. Take a look at our BMC Climbing Wall Finder.
The National Trust has secured over £2.5 million to carry out the next stage of major restoration work on Kinder Scout. The project will take place over 5 years starting in 2011 and will see vast areas of the bare and degraded blanket peat landscape restored by gully-blocking, brash spreading and moorland revegetation work.
The BMC and the Ramblers have together produced a comprehensive information and training pack which will enable volunteers to play a full part in Natural England's coastal access scheme.
The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a popular and fun competition for young climbers of all abilities, with three regional rounds and a national final. The 2013 dates and venues have been set, and the online entry system is now closed.
We’ve put together a dozen money saving good deals, to help solve your Christmas shopping dilemmas; or simply to treat yourself.
After three days of evidence and strong cross examination, the Vixen Tor footpath Inquiry has been adjourned until 16 and 17 December 2010.
For new and experienced walkers alike, Safety on Mountains is packed with advice.
Entitled "One Move Too Many..." this much anticipated weekend symposium was the first ever such event in the UK to present evidence-based talks and workshops focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of climbing-specific injuries (acute & overuse) with international experts.
The BMC office will be closed for Christmas and New Year from midday on Friday 23 December and will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday 3 January.
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