Across the globe, outdoor gear manufacturers are coming up with creative ways to help frontline workers deal with the coronavirus pandemic. From converting snorkels into ventilator parts to sewing masks and gowns, Sarah Stirling investigates.
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Due to the uncertainty surrounding the current pandemic, the BMC is inviting comments on having a virtual meeting for the 2020 AGM.
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It’s time to show our love for the outdoor community and help all those that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how to show your support:
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The BMC and mountain rescue teams advise all climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers to stay in their home area and put all climbing and hill walking on hold.
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Here is the updated list of all cancelled or postponed BMC events:
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As overseas travel is restricted and indoor walls start to close, should you be heading out climbing and hill walking?
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The BMC remains fully operational and will do its utmost to support the best interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers, and our friends in the outdoor industry and climbing walls sector through this exceptionally difficult period.
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A scheduled meeting of the Board was held on 1 April (10:00 until 13:30). Because of the restrictions arising from the Covid-19 situation, this was held as a virtual meeting with a restricted agenda. Prior to this, additional one-hour virtual meetings had been held on the evenings of 26 March and 30 March in order to progress consideration of key issues relating to financial and human resources.
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Those who are running clubs and managing huts are naturally concerned about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on club activities and hut access at present. This page collates answers to questions that you have been asking the BMC. It directs clubs and hut managers to additional supporting information.
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