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Winter's back: we've got you covered for Covid-19

03/12/2021

This winter, BMC Travel Insurance has got you covered for Covid-19. Make sure you're covered before you head off on your snowy adventures.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Farm payments fail to pay for public access

02/12/2021

The BMC is disappointed that the latest Government announcement outlining details of the new Environmental Land Management scheme (ELM) under which farmers can receive payment in return for providing ‘public goods’. Despite early reassurances by Ministers, it appears that improvements to public access to nature are being quietly dismissed.
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BMC ORGANISATION

BMC welcomes Roger Murray as new chair of the Board

01/12/2021

The BMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Murray as the new chair of the Board of Directors.
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COMPETITIONS

Youth Climbing Series Grand Final 2021 Results

30/11/2021

Last weekend saw over 200 climbers attended Parthian Climbing Centre in Southampton to battle it out to be crowned YCS 2021 Champions. Here are the results:
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Wild Horizons Podcast: John Dalrymple on the Simonside Hills

25/11/2021

In this latest instalment of Wild Horizons podcast, we travel to Northumberland in the company of John Dalrymple to visit his favourite local upland, the Simonside Hills. The Simonsides are an open expanse of upland just south of the town of Rothbury. Think heather-clad rolling hills, small sandstone outcrops and big skies and you won’t go far wrong.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Huge Black Friday partner pledge to BMC’s Climate Project

25/11/2021

This Black Friday is turning GREEN thanks to a huge 1% of sales donation pledge from BMC recommended retail partners Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock to the Climate Project.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Campaign for National Parks calls for greater action to protect peatlands

25/11/2021

Much greater priority should be given to the restoration and rewetting of peatlands with the aim of bringing all peatland into good condition or restoration management by 2030 at the latest.
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BMC ORGANISATION

Women with Altitude: 100 years of female alpinism

23/11/2021

Women with Altitude:100 years of female alpinism in the Pinnacle Club and Alpine Club is an interactive exhibition taking place from now until 8th January in the Alpine Club's London Headquarters and is free to attend.
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COMPETITIONS

British Lead and Paraclimbing Championships 2021 RESULTS

22/11/2021

After a long break and following on from the success of the British Bouldering Championships, the British Lead and Paraclimbing Championships returned this weekend!
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YOUTH & EQUITY

BMC Climbing Charity Fundraiser 2022

16/11/2021

Are you ready? Climbing For All is back in 2022! The BMC is running a fundraising campaign from 21st-27th March 2022 to help a number of UK-based charities which involve the medium of climbing and the outdoors. Teams from schools, universities, climbing clubs and individuals can sign up to raise money for one of the charities through one of our climbing challenges or make up their own.
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GEAR

Petzl recall Scorpio Eashook lanyards

15/11/2021

Petzl have issued a recall notice for Scorpio Eashook lanyards after it was discovered that there was a risk of karabiner gate malfunction. Details are provided on how to check if your lanyard is one of those affected, and what action to take.
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