Nearly 30 years after their last climb together, BMC patron Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders achieved the first ascent of a stunning new 1,100m climb up the north face of Sersank (6,050m) in the Indian Himalaya. Read more »
Mountaineer, and BMC Patron, Mick Fowler has achieved another major first ascent in the Himalaya. Alongside regular climbing partner Paul Ramsden, Fowler reached the summit of Gave Ding, a 6,400m peak in far west Nepal, on Thursday 22 October. Read more »
Accurate statistics for participation in outdoor sports are difficult to obtain. You don’t need to register to walk up a mountain or climb on a crag, and you don't need to be a member of the BMC to participate, although we'd love you to join. Read more »
BMC Patron Mick Fowler will be the main speaker at next month’s Hope Valley Adventure Film Festival, with a retrospective of 40 years of incredible first ascents. Read more »
Amazing offer. Prices slashed for Saturday's expedition planning seminar at Plas y Brenin. This could be just the opportunity you need to take a trip to beautiful North Wales, going to the fantastic value seminar on the Saturday and then perhaps getting out on the hill, walking or climbing on Sunday. Read more »
The BMC is delighted to announce the appointment of Pat Littlejohn OBE and Mick Fowler as BMC Patrons. Both men have immense records of climbing and mountaineering achievements, and have set standards for difficulty and adventure for the best part of four decades. Read more »
Yesterday, for the first time in history, two female British climbers were in an IFSC World Championship final. How did Shauna Coxsey and Michaela Tracy get on? Rachel Hoyland reports. Read more »
British mountaineers Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden will set off in mid-September to attempt a first ascent of the north face of Hagshu (6,515m) in the East Kishtwar region of the Indian Himalaya. Read more »
Getting psyched can be the most elusive of all the ingredients for climbing. But what is it, and just how do you get it? We interview British Bouldering Championship winner Michaela Tracy to find out the secret to her psyche. Read more »
Last weekend, Britain’s best boulderers headed to The Climbing Works in Sheffield to battle it out for the powerful crown of British Bouldering Champion. Alex Messenger reports. Read more »
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