The British Mountaineering Council

INTERNATIONAL

Junior GB Team member, Buster Martin, redpoints 8a+

13/04/2012

15 year old Junior GB Team member, Buster Martin, redpoints his very first 8a+ climb outdoors, Deverse Satanique, in Gorges du Loup in the Alpes Maritime, France.
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WALLS

Introduction to the NICAS scheme

27/03/2012

The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) is a UK wide scheme designed to promote climbing development and accredit individual achievement on artificial climbing structures. It can be used as a starting point for people wishing to take up climbing and mountaineering. It is open to all candidates aged 7 and upwards.
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INTERNATIONAL

Autana: the trailer

27/03/2012

Epic new trailer from the latest Lee/Houlding picture; Autana - first ascent in the lost world. Leo Houlding, Jason Pickles and Sean 'Stanley' Leary go deep into the Amazon to attempt a first ascent on the magnificent Cerro Autana. Adventure film making goes to the Venezuelan jungle - Indiana Jones would have been proud. Out on HD download and dvd, August 2012
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WALLS

Official opening of the climbing wall at Harlech Swimming Pool

17/02/2012

The opening of the Climbing wall at Harlech Swimming Pool on the 19th January 2012. Contact Harlech Swimming Pool www.harlechpool.com.
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INTERNATIONAL

BMC International Winter Meet 2012

14/02/2012

ReelTime Adventure were in Scotland filming the BMC Winter International Climbing meet. Watch this short film by filmmakers Justin Tracey and Simon Gee.
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SKILLS

Simple Movement on Rock

02/02/2012

Before embarking upon a training regime to boost your grade, have a think about your climbing style. Moving efficiently when climbing may help more than any number of one-arm pull-ups!
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SKILLS

Climbing Steep Rock

02/02/2012

Adopting a style that favours the body's stronger muscles is important when climbing. On steep rock, the most effective way to increase your performance may well be to change the way you climb.
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MEMBERSHIP

All in a day's work for the BMC

01/02/2012

Securing access…Supporting British climbing talent…Promoting good practice…it’s all in a day’s work for the BMC. Watch our new star-studded video to get just a flavour of what we do on behalf of and with support from the climbing community; and see what Steve McClure will do for a biscuit! Keep an eye out for a future instalment highlighting our work for hill walkers. Not yet a member? Join now by Direct Debit and save 50%
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INTERNATIONAL

The Gathering, VIII 9, second ascent

31/01/2012

Second ascent of 'The Gathering', VIII 9, Coire an Lochain, by Greg Boswell and Will Sim, Sat 14th Jan 2012. This film was a joint project between Justin Tracey (Reeltime Adventure) and Jenny Crook(grittymedia).
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Lakes Winter Ethics Debate 2011. Reel 4: An Active Climber's Perspective.

04/01/2012

Reel 4 of 5 of the BMC Lakes Winter Ethic Debate at The Hawkshead Brewery Staveley Cumbria. Leading winter activist Stephen Aswhorth presents An Active Climbers Perspective. The debate was organised by Steve Scott and facilitated by the British Mountaineering Council. The event was filmed and produced by ReelTime Adventure (adventure film, media and events cooperative)
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