The British Mountaineering Council

INTERNATIONAL

BMC Facebook page ticks Everest

16/05/2012

We’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?
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LOCAL AREAS

Keswick Mountain Festival 2012 ticket offer

14/05/2012

As a partner of this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival we are delighted to announce a ticket offer exclusively for BMC members.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Off-road rage

11/05/2012

The 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.
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CLUBS

Mynydd Climbing Club: Aspirants' Meet

11/05/2012

Ever 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.
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INTERNATIONAL

Like the BMC on Facebook: and win a shout-out from high on Everest

09/05/2012

Here 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.
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INTERNATIONAL

Jasper climbs Chilean Shark's Fin

08/05/2012

In 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.
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SKILLS

BMC Student Safety Seminar: October 2012

01/05/2012

If 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.
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