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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

Down with animal cruelty: The no fluff story

20/09/2017

Is wearing down set to become as controversial as wearing animal fur? As animal welfare charity PETA campaigns for it to be banned, Sarah Stirling finds out the facts behind the feathers.
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COMPETITIONS

British Lead and Speed Climbing Championships 2017

15/09/2017

Britain's premier lead climbing competition takes place at Awesome Walls, Sheffield on 7-8 October, alongside the British Speed Climbing Championships and a round of the IFSC Paraclimbing Cup.
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BMC ORGANISATION

Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock become BMC’s new recommended retailer partners

30/08/2017

BMC members can now benefit from an exclusive range of benefits, thanks to an exciting new partnership between the BMC and leading outdoor retailers Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

How to: become a Horseshoe Hero

29/08/2017

Help support the BMC's rebolting of Horseshoe Quarry and become a Horseshoe Hero! Rewards for pledging range from Hero t-shirts to adopting routes, sculptures made from the old bolts and chains, or even masterclasses with 9b bolt-wad and BMC ambassador Steve McClure. Find out more.
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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

How to climb the Matterhorn

08/08/2017

The Matterhorn is surely the world’s most iconic peak. Its commanding, isolated position at the head of the valley is unique in the Alps and its claim to being one of the world’s most beautiful mountains is justified. Mountain Guide Tim Blakemore offers his top tips on reaching its summit successfully.
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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

Coming soon: BMC TV Women in Adventure Film Competition 2018

25/07/2017

Are you a female filmmaker or making a film about an outdoor woman? Now is the time to start thinking about the BMC TV 2018 Women in Adventure Film competition.
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SUMMIT MAGAZINE

Pack for Alpine adventure: with BMC travel insurance discounts

13/07/2017

Heading off for an Alpine adventure? Stay safe and pack our BMC Travel Insurance, now with 25% off annual European Alpine & Ski policies!
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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
28	29	30	31	1	202/09/2017BMC WiltonFest 2017 Wilton 2 Quarry	3
4	505/09/2017North Wales Area Meeting & Nepal expedition talk Vaynol Arms	606/09/2017Lakes Area Meeting Kong Adventure	707/09/2017London & South East Area Meeting and Masha Gordon talk The Old King's Head	8	909/09/2017South West Area Meeting The Moorland	10
1111/09/2017Yorkshire Area Meeting & Paul Clarke talk The Wheatley Arms	12	1313/09/2017Peak Area Meeting The Maynard	14	1515/09/2017Pinnacle Club Open Meet – Snowdonia Emily Kelly Hut	1616/09/2017Outdoor First Aid Course Cefn Goch,	17
18	19	2020/09/2017Mountainfilm on Tour – London Royal Geographical Society	21	2222/09/2017BMC Gower Climbing Festival 2017 Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park	2323/09/2017BMC Peak Area Hill Walk – Higher Shelf Stones and Bleaklow The bus turn-around	2424/09/2017BMC Yorkshire Area Hill Walk – Crookrise Crag Skipton Bus Station
25	26	27	28	29	3030/09/2017BMC London & SE Area Hill Walk – Ditchling Beacon Hassocks railway station	1