BMC Basecamp: 8–10 August 2025
The BMC warmly invites you to Basecamp Festival – whether you’re a long-time legend, newly involved, or just curious about volunteering and what the BMC does – come and join us at BMC Basecamp, a weekend of shared journeys, inspiration, and unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors.
Illustration by Mike Morrell
Step into adventure, connection, and celebration at Thornbridge Outdoors!
This isn’t just another weekend – it’s a chance to walk, climb, laugh, learn, and connect with people who share your passion for the mountains, crags, and community. By day, head outside for walking and climbing adventures. Dive into skills sessions, share knowledge, and explore what volunteering can offer – or just soak it all in.
By night, gather for fireside chats, thought-provoking talks, and film screenings that stir the soul.
On Saturday evening, join us in celebrating the heroes of our community at the BMC Volunteer Awards – where we shine a light on the people and projects making a real difference in the world of hill walking, climbing, and mountaineering.
Whether you're here to explore, to give back, to connect, or simply to enjoy – Basecamp is your space.
Let’s celebrate what brings us together. Let’s grow what we love. Let’s meet at Basecamp.
DOWNLOAD: Site map
DOWNLOAD: Car parking and directions
Tickets & Packages:
Overnight stay: Camping and accommodation from £16 (includes Saturday's dinner)
Day Visitor: Free (ticket required)
Saturday night meal (Awards dinner): Optional £8 ticket
Weekend Itinerary
Friday 8th August
17:00 onwards | Arrive & Register | Next to basecamp building and Tepee village
19:00 - 22:00 | Films (showing BMC Women in Adventure films and Best of BMC TV) | Wydale & Lathkill
Saturday 9th August
08:00 | Registration for day visitors | Next to basecamp building and Tepee village
08:30 | Welcome talk | Outside or Wydale & Lathkill
08:45 - 09:30 | Yoga | Outside or Big Yurt
08:45 - 10:00 | Breakfast with the Board | Outside or Wydale & Lathkill
During the day | Independent Activities - Climbing / Walking | Outside next to basecamp building and Tepee village
10:15 | Organised walk | Outside next to basecamp building and Tepee village
18:30 - 19:30 | Fireside chat - "After Dartmoor, What next for wild camping?" With Eben (BMC) and Laura (Tera Nova) | Big Yurt
20:00 | “Kura Tawhiti – Treasure from a distant land” talk with Jim Pope | Wydale & Lathkill
20:45 | Volunteer Award Presentations | Wydale & Lathkill
21:30 - 23:00 | Live Music | Big Yurt
Sunday 10th August
08:00 | Registration for day visitors | Next to basecamp building and Tepee village
08:45 - 09:30 | Yoga | Outside or Big Yurt
09:30 onwards |Coffee and chats with key volunteers and staff | Farm house dining room
4pm | All head home
Why join?
Celebrate those who volunteer in access, conservation, youth leadership, diversity, and more
Learn from inspiring volunteers recognised by the BMC for their lasting impact
Build connections within the BMC community and explore opportunities for yourself
Organised walks with Board and members council
Yoga and other activities
Informal learning over coffee and fireside chats
Access/wild camping
BMC Structure & Roles
Safer Culture/Safeguarding & Inclusion
Organising BMC Events
Upcycle_kit will be at BMC Basecamp on Saturday 9th, showcasing how to keep outdoor kit in circulation for longer ♻️
Katy will be on hand to answer your questions, and be offering lots of advice and demos on how to care for your outdoor kit.