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e-Newsletter February 2016
Welcome

The BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition is back for a second year. Watch the entries on BMC TV, and if you’ve got a favourite make sure you share it.

As a special tribute to CAC founder John Ellison, we’ve just launched the Climbers With Cancer grant scheme, to help five climbers and walkers achieve a personal goal or project.

…and if you happen to be in South Wales this Saturday why not join our local team for a wild walk up Pen y Fan – and tell us what you think of our work for walkers in the pub afterwards.

Dave Turnbull, BMC CEO

Latest BMC News
Women in Adventure 2016: Watch the films on BMC TV
Watch the entries to the 2016 Women in Adventure film competition here.
Climbers With Cancer: apply now for a grant
The BMC is pleased to launch its Climbers With Cancer grant scheme, and welcomes applications from climbers and walkers who have cancer and who require funds for a personal goal or project.
RESULTS: BMC Youth Climbing Series 2016 rounds
Competitors flocked to climbing walls around England, Wales, and Ireland on 19 March 2016, packing these venues full of the UK's next top climbers for the third round of the BMC's Youth Climbing Series of 2016.
2016 BMC Winter International Meet: wild weather and friendships formed
The meet has come to an end; the guests have packed their bags, taken one last look at the Scottish mountains and headed for home, with memories of fantastic routes and challenging conditions. Host Tom Livingstone reports on the week’s events.
Using micro crampons and mini spikes for winter hill walking
Micro crampons or mini spikes have become a popular alternative to walking crampons with many winter hill walkers, but do they offer enough security for the changeable ground conditions found in our winter mountains? Discover what the experts think in our article below, and make up your own mind.
5 bits of alpine kit that could save your life
If you’re feeling a little adventurous this winter and can’t handle a few months without climbing, then jumping onto Alpine territory might seem like the next option. Of course, we can’t just rely on our summer racks to see us through these tough environments, so what should we consider bringing?
Budget skiing: 7 tips to ski Europe on the cheap
Fed up of bank-breaking holidays but still yearn for powder? We offer some tricks of the trade for saving cash on ski trips.
Five of the best Snowdonian night walks
Can't handle another crowded causeway? Maybe you'll fare better on a wondrous wintery night walk. In December 2015, Snowdonia was officially crowned the world’s tenth Dark Sky Reserve. In celebration of this event, we go through the best way to experience the national park in all its starry glory.
BMC Coaching Children workshop: developing young climbers
Do you regularly work with young people aged between 6 and 18? If so, check out our coaching children workshop.
Nutrition for climbing, walking and mountaineering
With a spotlight on healthy eating habits, watch our first ever online talk on BMC TV.
Notification of resolutions and nominations for the BMC AGM 2016
The 2016 BMC AGM is taking place on Saturday 16 April at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall in the Peak District, and the deadline for submitting any resolutions or nominations is Monday 15 February.
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