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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

How to Make an Outdoor Film Part 1: Filming

21/11/2019

Feeling inspired by Kendal Mountain Film Festival and the Brit Rock Film Tour but not sure where to start? In this two-part series, award-winning outdoor filmmakers Alastair Lee and Natasha Brooks offer their top tips.
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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

Remembering Andy Pollitt

19/11/2019

Andy Pollitt, pioneering rock star who put up some of the hardest British routes of the 80s and 90s, died from a stroke a week ago. Sarah Stirling speaks to his childhood friend, Jerry Moffatt, and gathers some brilliant stories from Andy's climbing life. There will be a memorial service on Sunday December 1 in Sheffield. Jerry Moffatt told us: "All welcome. It's going to be a great event for climbers to get together."
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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

Nirmal Purja climbs all 14 of the world's highest peaks in six months

01/11/2019

The 36-year-old Nepalese mountaineer and former British Special Forces soldier summited Shishapangma (8,027m) at 08:59 on Tuesday 29 October. Beginning in April, the extraordinary mission had taken him 6 months and 7 days. Sarah Stirling has the whole story.
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COMPETITIONS

BMC Youth Climbing Series 2020

22/10/2019

The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide.
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INTERNATIONAL

How will Brexit affect travel insurance?

10/10/2019

Deal or no deal? The UK leaving the EU, with or without a deal, will change the way Brits travel to and from the UK. What does Brexit mean for our holidays? And how will it affect travel insurance? Find out more here.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

New report recommends our national parks actively connect all parts of society

30/09/2019

The government has published the final report of its recent Landscape review on the current health and role of our national parks and Areas Of Outstanding National Beauty. BMC Access Officer Cath Flitcroft takes an initial look at what this means for climbers and hill walkers.
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CLUBS

Training for club committee members

21/11/2019

This programme aims to provide training and advice to members and officers on club committees.
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MEMBERSHIP

BMC members get discounted subscription to Trek and Mountain magazine

19/11/2019

Exciting news for you mountain fanatics! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Trek and Mountain magazine, we're offering members a discounted price off an annual subscription!
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MEMBERSHIP

BMC Members get discounted subscription to Fall-Line Skiing magazine

19/11/2019

Exciting news for you keen skiers! We have partnered with Fall-Line Skiing - the UK's best specialist ski magazine with the best coverage on gear, backcountry, powder & stonking places to ride.
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LOCAL AREAS

Latest online news from the Peak Area: November 2019

19/11/2019

The November 2019 issue of the BMC Peak Area Newsletter is now online, keeping you informed about what’s happening in the region, including details of the next BMC Peak Area Meeting.
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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

BMC steps up at Kendal Mountain Festival 2019

18/11/2019

It’s been another sensational Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF) with some of the best films, events and moments we’ve ever seen. Thanks to everyone that came down to our stand, we think we had the most successful KMF yet! We were on fire so let’s check out the highlights:
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COMPETITIONS

2020 National Competition Schedule

14/11/2019

In this Olympic year, the BMC is pleased to present the National competition schedule for 2020.
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UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MONTH

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
28	29	30	31	1	202/11/2019Sphagnum moss planting – Peak District To be confirmed	3
4	5	6	7	808/11/2019Women in Adventure Film Evening with Eden Valley Mountaineering Club George Hotel	909/11/2019West Bromwich MC coach meet – Black Mountains (open invitation to BMC members) Edward Street car park	10
1111/11/2019BMC North West Area Meeting & Area AGM Sedgley Park Rugby Club	12	1313/11/2019BMMS Science Day Bamford Village Institute	1414/11/2019BMC Access Conference: Changing Behaviours Spinningfields Conference Centre	1515/11/2019Kendal Mountain Festival Brewery Arts Centre	16	17
18	1919/11/2019BMC Cymru North Wales Area Meeting & Area AGM Beacon Climbing Centre	2020/11/2019BMC Midlands Area Meeting & Area AGM Old Edwardians Sports Club	2121/11/2019BMC London & SE Area Meeting & Area AGM & Jesse Dufton talk The Old King's Head	2222/11/2019One Day As A Tiger: John Porter Lecture – Threlkeld Blencathra Centre	2323/11/2019BMC South West Area Meeting & Area AGM & David Hillebrandt talk The Quay Climbing Centre	24
25	2626/11/2019BMC Cymru South Wales Area Meeting & Area AGM Up and Under	2727/11/2019BMC Peak Area Meeting & Area AGM & Annual Quiz The Norfolk Arms	2828/11/2019BMC North East Area Meeting & Area AGM Newcastle Climbing Centre	2929/11/2019BMC Winter Skills Lecture: Cardiff Cardiff University	30	1