BMC and Plas y Brenin launch new partnership to inspire outdoor adventures
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Plas Y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre, that will run for the next two years.
This collaboration reaffirms both organisations’ shared commitment to inspiring and equipping people for a lifetime of adventure in the outdoors. It marks a significant step in supporting BMC members with new training opportunities, exclusive benefits, and access to world-class outdoor education.
Set in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, Plas y Brenin has long been a cornerstone of outdoor education in the UK, from Hill Skills to Scottish Advance Winter Mountaineering.
Through this partnership, BMC members will gain access to a range of exclusive offers designed to support their development as climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers. BMC members will receive a permanent 20% discount on key introductory courses, including Start Hiking and Start Climbing. In addition, members will also enjoy a 15% discount on specially selected courses (until June 2025), 10% off food and drink and 10% off accommodation bookings, and 25% off use of the climbing wall.
Paul Ratcliffe, Chief Executive Officer at the BMC said: “We are delighted to be launching this new member benefit with our partners, Mountain Training Trust at Plas y Brenin. PYB is in an iconic location and central to developing climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers through its high-quality courses and programmes as the National Outdoor centre.
“The BMC is a founding partner of the Mountain Training Trust, and we are looking forward to strengthening this partnership further as part of our 2030 strategy”
Paul Kennedy, CEO of Plas y Brenin, said: “We’re really proud to be able offer this exclusive discount to members of the BMC, it is such a fantastic opportunity for BMC and PYB to come together, and inspire more people to explore, nurture, and develop the essential skills for a lifetime of adventure in the outdoors.”
To access these exclusive benefits, BMC members must quote their membership number at the time of booking. Discounts are not applied automatically and are subject to availability. Full terms and conditions, including course exclusions and eligibility criteria can be found here.
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