The British Mountaineering Council

BMC ORGANISATION

BMC ORGANISATION

BMC ORGANISATION

SKILLS

BMC ORGANISATION

MEDICAL

PRESS

INTERNATIONAL

GEAR

ACCESS & CONSERVATION

UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MONTH

BMC Annual General Meeting

Can you volunteer with us in 2024?

Tickets on Sale: BMC/BMMS Mountain Medicine Weekend 2024

Climb4WellBeing Workshop for Coaches

Members Open Forum Webinar Series

“And I prescribe you…climbing.”

Lorraine Brown, to step down as Head of Performance, GB Climbing

Mina Leslie-Wujastyk: Rocklands 2013

Deadly quickdraws

One dog and his man

29/02/2024

Have your say at the BMC Members Annual General Meeting 2024. This year, the AGM will take place on Wednesday 12 June 2024 as an online only meeting.
Read more »

16/02/2024

The BMC volunteer dates for 2024 have just launched! We have a wealth of fantastic projects that we would love you to get involved with to support our Climate Project and Mend our Mountains campaign.
Read more »

02/02/2024

Tickets are now on sale for the hugely popular BMC/British Mountain Medicine Society Mountain Medicine Weekend 18-19 May 2024 in Hathersage, Peak District.
Read more »

18/04/2024

Are you a coach or instructor who would like to learn how to help climbers who may need some support with their mental health in order to access the fantastic wellbeing benefits of climbing? The Climb4WellBeing workshop could be just what you need.
Read more »

15/04/2024

As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a series of Members Open Forum webinars. These webinars present an opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with BMC President, Andy Syme, Chair of the Board, Roger Murray and CEO, Paul Ratcliffe.
Read more »

05/04/2024

Climber and trainee mountain leader Richard Chapman is changing the way mental health is treated by the NHS with his Climbing Matters course.
Read more »

18/03/2024

The BMC has today announced the resignation of Lorraine Brown from her role as Head of Performance, GB Climbing, effective from 12 March 2024.
Read more »

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!
View »

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
View »

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!
View »

Want to see your film here? Suggest a film

808/04/2024Mend Our Mountains Get Stuck In! Lake District (8th-9th April) FRCC Climbing Hut

1515/04/2024Mend Our Mountains Get Stuck In! Eryri (15-16th April) National Trust Bunkhouse

1717/04/2024BMC Lakes Area - Outdoors for All Panel Discussion Kendal Climbing Wall

2323/04/2024BMC South West Area Meeting Quay Climbing Centre

2424/04/2024BMC North East Area Meet & Climb Friction Bouldering Centre

2929/04/2024Mend Our Mountains Get Stuck In! Lake District (29th-30th April) FRCC Climbing Hut

101/05/2024BMC London & South East Area Meeting The Alpine Club

202/05/2024BMC Lakes Area Meeting King Kong Climbing Centre