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LATEST BMC NEWS

YOUTH & EQUITY

Come and celebrate ethnic minority adventure

10/03/2014

The BMC Equity Symposium aims to celebrate and support ethnic minority adventure in the great outdoors. Book your place now to take part in this important event based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, on the weekend of 28 to 30 March.
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SKILLS

Get into Climbing: coming soon

11/03/2014

We've just put the finishing touches to a special one-off publication for people starting out climbing.
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COMPETITIONS

BMC Leading Ladder Results: R1-6 with Finalists

08/03/2014

The BMC Leading Ladder is a fun lead climbing competition running at 29 UK walls from 2 November 2013 to 23 February 2014. Taking part is the ideal way to get fit, and stay fit, during the indoor winter season.
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HUTS

Whillans Hut available at short notice

07/03/2014

The iconic Don Whillans Hut at the Roaches has spaces available at short notice for a weekend booking. Book now to spend a weekend at this unique location!
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SKILLS

Looking like a mountain pro

06/03/2014

If you want to look more Ueli Steck and less Eddie the Eagle, then take some top tips from Mountain Training's new Development Officer Mark Walker.
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HUTS

Alex MacIntyre Hut AGM 2014

06/03/2014

The AGM for Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut will be held at the Hut on Saturday 5 April 2014. Any member of the BMC or MCofS may submit comments or questions in writing regarding the operation of the hut for consideration by the AGM.
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SKILLS

Spring clean your climbing moves with a BMC Climbing Movement Masterclass

06/03/2014

If you're looking to improve your rock climbing, indoors or out, then come along to the BMC Climbing Movement Masterclasses this May - run by top climber Naomi Buys.
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SKILLS

Working as a mountain professional

05/03/2014

For Simon Ogunlana, becoming a Mountain Leader opened the door to a new world of work as a mountain professional. From his home in Warrington, he now takes groups to explore the hills and mountains throughout the UK.
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SKILLS

Get into hill walking at a bargain price with the BMC and National Trust

04/03/2014

Good grub, fascinating history and, above all, beautiful countryside. Make the first step into hill walking with this new BMC / National Trust course in the rolling hills of Shropshire.
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INTERNATIONAL

Crevasse crash: could it happen to you?

03/03/2014

Descending the Vallee Blanche can be the highlight of a trip to Chamonix. But, whether first timer or a local, it’s all too easy to get blasé about the risks of glacial terrain – as this team found out. Watch this skier fall into a crevasse and ask yourself: would you know what to do?
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GEAR

Avoiding wear on bolted lower-offs

01/03/2014

It takes time and money to install bolted lower off's at the top of sport climbs. Modern equipment can last for decades - unless it becomes worn out by repeated use. Help keep lower off's in good condition by adopting good practice when using them.
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LOCAL AREAS

Upcoming BMC area meeting dates

01/03/2014

Come along to the next meeting in your area, to discuss the latest issues and get involved in the work of the BMC.
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LATEST BMC VIDEOS

INTERNATIONAL

Mina Leslie-Wujastyk: Rocklands 2013

25/09/2013

In the summer of 2013 Mina Leslie-Wujastyk spent six weeks in Rocklands, South Africa. Over the coming weeks BMC TV will release four short films showing some of her accomplishments whilst there. From highballs to lowballs, crimps to slopers, tech to burl, follow Mina on her journey to battle frustration and reap the rewards in one of the most beautiful, picturesque climbing areas in the world. This trailer will whet your appetite for what's to come!
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GEAR

Deadly quickdraws

25/07/2013

Avoid dangerous quickdraw combinations using open slings and rubber keepers. This video highlights the issues, read the full article here: http://www.thebmc.co.uk/deadly-quickdraws-open-sling-rubber-band-accident?s=2
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

One dog and his man

22/05/2013

While dogs might make us think about waggy tails and man’s best friend, some pooches can wreak havoc in the countryside both for natural inhabitants and other climbers. Let this film remind you of the need to make sure your dog is behaving himself. Good boy!
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UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MONTH

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
24	2525/02/2014Pen Hadow & Simon Yearsley lecture - Bristol St. George's Bristol	26	27	28	101/03/2014Awesome Walls (Stoke) Birthday Party Awesome Walls Stoke-on-Trent	2
303/03/2014'Wild Places' Art Exhibition The New Vic Theatre	4	5	6	707/03/2014An evening with Andy Cave Royal Geographical Society	808/03/2014Wideboyz Crack School Masterclass – Cardiff Boulders Climbing Centre	9
1010/03/2014Tim Emmett Lecture The Perfect Storm Kings College London B5 Lecture Theatre Frankline-wilkins Building	1111/03/2014Tom Ripley lecture: Denali, Yosemite, and Patagonia Hawkshead Brewery	12	1313/03/2014BMC South West Area Meeting The Nova Scotia Inn	1414/03/2014Safeguarding & Protecting Children course Aber Rocks Climbing Centre	1515/03/2014Wideboyz Crack School Masterclass – Sheffield The Foundry Climbing Centre	16
17	1818/03/2014Adam Long and Tim Glasby climbing photography lecture - Sheffield The Lescar Inn	19	20	21	2222/03/2014Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Sport The Congreve Room	23
24	2525/03/2014North Wales Area Meeting The Vaynol Arms	2626/03/2014South Wales Area Meeting & Patagonia slideshow Vardre Rugby Club	27	2828/03/2014BMC Equity Symposium 2014: Breaking Down the Barriers YHA Haworth	2929/03/2014Wideboyz Crack School Masterclass – Manchester Manchester Climbing Centre	3030/03/2014Holme Valley MRT Seven Summits Challenge Huddersfield Sports Centre Climbing Wall
31	1	2	3	404/04/2014ShAFF The Showroom	5	6