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BMC at Kendal Mountain Festival
The BMC will be at Kendal Mountain Festival this year! Take a look at all we have in store and what you can get involved in
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Hill Walking News
With almost 2,000m of footpath around Haytor Rocks in Dartmoor newly repaired, thanks to BMC Access & Conservation Trust funding from the Mend Our Mountains campaign, here are our top 5 walks and climbs in the area.
Clubs
Join us on Monday 18th November at 7.30pm to look at good practice in maintaining gear.
Hill Walking Articles
Perimenopause and menopause mark a major transition in a woman’s life, not only affecting her reproductive system, but also potentially leading to noticeable changes in her mental and physical wellbeing. Women in their 40s and 50s may often experience sleep disturbances, mood swings, low mood and cognitive shifts, such as brain fog, often without realising that these symptoms are directly tied to hormonal fluctuations.
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Join us at Kendal Mountain Festival for our Queer Climbing session with ClimbOut Festival.
Indoor Climbing News
Today, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can announce that the Youth Climbing Series (YCS) 2024 Grand Final will take place in Leeds at the Big Depot and Depot Leeds Armley, on 23-24 November 2024.
Clubs
Join us on Thursday 21st November at 7.30pm to look at good practice in maintaining gear.
News
Over 800 drinks containers were removed from Wales’ highest peak last weekend causing environmental campaigners to demand the urgent introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.
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Niall Grimes (aka Auntie Gravity) takes care of your burning climbing, hiking and mountaineering questions in Summit's latest Auntie Gravity regular 'advice' column.
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Join us at Kendal Mountain Festival at this film workshop aimed at those starting out in the adventure film world or those needing an additional boost of advice.
Governance
Following the September Members' Council meeting, the BMC is pleased to welcome four new representatives who bring unique expertise and passion to the Council.
Performance News
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Laura Needham as its new Head of Performance.
Mountaineering Destinations
Discover this isolated peak rising high above the valleys of Val d’Hérens, Val d’Anniviers and Zermatt’s Mattertal with sustained climbing and reliable in most conditions for much of the year. Author, photographer and Mountain Guide Ben Tibbetts shares the details.
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Campaigns
From footpath repair, re-growing our moorlands to fight the climate crisis, to organised litter picks on the hills and to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get behind. Find out more about our active campaigns, and why they're making a difference to the British hills you love.
Volunteers
Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. From opportunities within conservation, access, competitions and walk leaders. Come and join us!
Clubs
Looking to join a mountaineering, climbing or hill walking club or are you already a member? We have all the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Hill Walking Events
BMC members are invited to join a Social Hike in the High Peak delivered by Members of the Rucksack Club on Saturday 30th November 2024
The Climate Project Events
In association with Moors for the Future Partnership, BMC volunteers will be planting sphagnum moss in the Goyt Valley area of the Peak District, close to Buxton.
Hill Walking Events
Join us on November 4th for a peer-led walk organized by BMC Peak Area volunteers, in the beautiful Peak District.
Hill Walking Events
The hugely popular BMC/British Mountain Medicine Society Mountain Medicine Weekend takes place every year in Hathersage, Peak District.