BMC Basecamp: 8–10 August 2025

Volunteering Events
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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.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BMC VOLUNTEER AWARDS

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

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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 | Farm house dining room

During the day | Independent Activities - Climbing / Walking | Outside next to basecamp building and Tepee village

During the day | 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 -21.30 | “Kura Tawhiti – Treasure from a distant land” talk with Jim Pope, followed by 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.

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