The British Mountaineering Council

How much does it cost? Starting from £16.97* by Direct Debit

BMC membership is annual, you get 12 months membership from your date of application.

As a BMC member you can gain discounts and access to a wide array of discount schemes:

Retail discounts
General/Miscellaneous discounts
Travel & Accommodation discounts
Mapping & GPS discounts
First aid courses
Activity training & holiday providers: UK
Activity training & holiday providers: Europe
Activity training & holiday providers: Worldwide

Retail discounts

Cotswold Outdoor

15% discount* at Cotswold Outdoor, in store and online.
Based in a small outbuilding near Cirencester, Cotswold Camping as we were originally known, quickly became a local leader, offering top quality outdoor equipment and expert advice. Now with over 70 stores and counting our position is cemented as the UK's leading outdoor retailer.
Please contact the BMC office for the online code.
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Selected lines are exempt. Only valid on production of your BMC membership card in store or use of discount code online.
www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
Snow+Rock

15% discount* at Snow + Rock, in store and online.
Our love of the outdoors enables us to naturally understand what our customers want and need. We strive to break new boundaries; taking chances on unheralded brands, being the first with ground breaking technologies and pushing the envelope on the quality of our service.
Please contact the BMC office for the online code.
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Selected lines are exempt. Only valid on production of your BMC membership cad in store or use of discount code online. Also includes 15% discount at CycleSurgery and 15% discount at Runnersneed.
www.snowandrock.com
Montane

Discounts on Montane clothing and equipment.
(see Montane’s website for a full list of Montane UK stockists offering BMC members direct discounts online and instore).
Montane engineers innovative, lightweight, breathable clothing and equipment for endurance sports and activities in extreme environments helping you go further, faster.
Please contact the BMC office for the online code.
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Selected lines are exempt. Only valid on production of your BMC membership discount code online.
www.montane.co.uk
Big Savings

Many more retailers across the UK offer discounts to BMC members on production of a valid membership card. With discounts starting from 10%, you'll quickly recoup the cost of your membership.
www.thebmc.co.uk/get-discounts-in-shops-nationwide

General/Miscellaneous discounts

BMC publications

The BMC produces a range of safety and skills publications and DVDs, award winning guidebooks, as well as limited edition t-shirts and hoodies.
BMC members' offer: Save at least 10% off BMC publications in the BMC shop.
shop.thebmc.co.uk
Expedition Kit Hire

Mountaineering, trekking, expedition equipment and clothing hire company.
Our aim is to provide seamless, first class customer service for our clients. Offering top quality clothing and equipment to fit with the demands of any expedition from Polar, high altitude, desert or tropical treks across the globe. If we don't stock a product we probably can, so please get in touch.
BMC members' offer: Save 10% on kit hire. To order call 01446 775313 or email sales@expeditionkithire.co.uk. Proof of membership required, please send a scan/photo of your BMC membership card
http://www.expeditionkithire.co.uk
Extreme Adventure Food

Adventure Nutrition are the makers of both the BeWell Expedition Foods and Extreme Adventure Food brands, with probably the largest range in the world of high energy and low weight freeze dried meals.
BMC members' offer: Save 20% by entering the coupon code BMC20 at the time of checkout (excludes already discounted items). For any queries please call 0845 094 1700.
http://www.extremeadventurefood.co.uk
PowerTraveller

Powertraveller designs, develops and manufactures an award winning range of portable power and solar chargers for electronic devices. Designed in the UK and tested to destruction in some of the world's most inhospitable environments, the products in Powertraveller's range are capable of charging anything from cell phones and iPods through to headlamps, GPS systems, iPads and laptops.
BMC members' offer: Save 20%. Enter code BMC17 at the checkout.
www.powertraveller.com
ScanCorner

ScanCorner is a specialist photo, film and video digitisation service provider. Handled by professionals, photos and film are scanned manually and restored to bring out the best quality. We also provide a personalised online photo gallery for you and your family to preview the images.
BMC members' offer 10% discount on all services. Enter code bmcouncil when placing an order in the voucher space.
www.scancorner.co.uk
SteepEdge

SteepEdge gives worldwide access to a huge selection of high quality mountain films for those interested in mountaineering, climbing, trekking, skiing, kayaking, biking and adventure sports or for those who have a passion for the mountain environment and culture.
BMC members' offer 10% discount on all films. Enter code BMC2015 in the promo code field in the basket process.
www.steepedge.com
Summit Financial Services

For over 18 years Summit Financial Services has specialised in arranging life cover, critical illnes, mortgage and income protection cover for climbers, mountaineers and hill walkers.
BMC members' offer: Special rates for BMC members. Go to the website or call 0345 565 0937 and quote your BMC membership number.
www.summit-fs.co.uk

Travel & Accommodation discounts

Avis

Save on worldwide car hire bookings.
BMC members' offer: Save up to 10%. To book call 0808 284 6666 or visit the website quoting X225296, the Avis World Wide Discount number for members.
www.avis.co.uk/premierpartners
Camping Arolla

In the heart of the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of almost 2000 meters, Camping Arolla is situated in a beautiful position with a panorama of stunning mountains and glaciers. It offers the perfect base-camp for all mountain-lovers, both walkers and climbers, with dozens of routes and walks of every variety starting just a stone's throw away.
BMC members' offer: Up to 10% discount on presentation of BMC membership card at reception. For details please contact us by email.
http://www.camping-arolla.com
Cottages.com

Save on holiday accommodation throughout the UK, Ireland, France and Italy.
BMC members' offer: Save up to 10% off the price of over 18,000 self-catering cottage breaks. To book call 0345 604 3591 or go online and quote code PART10.
www.chooseacottage.co.uk/BMC
The Crianlarich Hotel

Surrounded by twenty 3,000ft mountains, the Crianlarich Hotel is a great base for a productive weekend of Munro-Bagging!
BMC members' offer: Save 10% off your accomodation at the hotel. To book call 01838 300272 or go online and quote code BMC001.
www.crianlarich-hotel.co.uk
Europcar

Save on UK Car & Van hire with Europcar in the UK.
BMC members' offer: Save up to 20%. Get a quote online or by calling 0871 384 1556, quoting promotional code 52431843 on the first page of the booking process.
www.europcar.co.uk
Forest Holidays

Enjoy a little luxury after a long day of walking or climbing? Forest Holidays provide luxurious, self-catering, log-cabin holiday accommodation in 9 UK Forestry Commission locations; from Scotland to the Wye Valley. Perfectly set up for families, couples and groups of friends. Kick off your muddy boots, fire up the log burner and soak tired muscles in your private hot tub, while enjoying the peace and tranquillity that the surrounding forest has to offer.
BMC members' offer: 5% year-round discount off Forest Holidays at 10 locations across the UK, for breaks booked by 31st January 2020 and taken by 1st January 2021. Enter code BMC19 on the website www.forestholidays.co.uk, or call 0333 011 0495 to book. Please provide your BMC membership number when making a booking.
Glencoe Independent Hostel

Not just a hostel, Glencoe Independent Hostel has a lovely self catering log cabin, 5 luxury static caravans and 2 brand new eco cabins for 2017.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount for bookings in the hostel, bunkhouse, or any of the self catering accomodation. Book online or over the phone by calling 01855 811906 and quoting code BMC2015 when booking.
www.glencoehostel.co.uk
Hazel Barrow Farm

A small and friendly campsite set in the beautiful moorlands of the Peak District, with views of the Roaches and Ramshaw Rocks. Shower and toilet facilities on site. The holiday cottage sleeps 4 - double/twin bed, kitchen, lounge and bathroom with shower.
BMC members' offer: 5% discount on production of a valid membership card. Book by calling 01298 23183.
Haus Stangassinger

A peaceful and picturesque getaway in the Bavarian Alps. 2 double bed apartment with wonderful mountain views, close to all amenities, 2 mins to train and bus. 3.6km from Königsee. sleeps 2-6. Fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room and lounge. wifi, tv/dvd, wood burning stove, child's cot. Large terrace area with bbq.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount. Book by calling +44 1925 755212.
http://www.fewostangassinger.eu
HolidayCottages.co.uk

Save on the cost of self catering holiday cottages across the UK. Over 5000 cottages to choose from in rural and coastal areas, sleeping 2-24 people.
BMC members' offer: Save up to £50 off the booking price, book online. www.holidaycottages.co.uk
Holiday Extras

As increasing numbers of people fly to foreign shores to practise their outdoor activities, the expense of parking your car at the airport is often an unwelcome addition.
BMC members' offer: Save up to 15%* off Airport Parking, 10% off Airport Hotels, 8% off UK Airport Lounges and 10% on Car Hire and Resort Transfers. Go online or call 0800 083 8746 and quote WC40G. Terms and conditions apply.
www.holidayextras.co.uk
Nomad Travel Clinics

Nomad Travel Clinics offer travel health consultations tailored to your trip with their specialist nurses. Nomad also offers an E-Pharmacy service enabling you to get your bespoke expedition medical kits or antimalarial's through their website.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount on vaccinations. Enter code BMC1000 at the checkout.
www.nomadtravel.co.uk
SNO

Save on your winter and summer travel with a discount from SNO Holidays. SNO have everything from ski holidays and Lapland breaks to summer lake and mountain holidays - with destinations in Europe, North America and beyond.
BMC members' offer: Save 5% off the brochure price of holidays. Please quote your member number and show your membership card when you enquire.
www.sno.co.uk
YHA accomodation

YHA is a charity with a clear mission, to inspire all, especially young people, to broaden their horizons gaining knowledge and independence through new experiences of adventure and discovery.
BMC members' offer: Save 10% on accommodation bookings by entering code BMC017 during the web booking process. This covers bookings and stays between 1st February 2019 and 31st January 2020.
Exclusions apply. Offer/hostels can be withdrawn at anytime. www.yha.org.uk
YourParkingSpace

YourParkingSpace connects drivers with the parking space owners across the UK.
BMC members' offer: Save 10% by entering code BMC10 on www.yourparkingspace.co.uk

Mapping & GPS discounts

Anquet Maps - Outdoor Map Navigator

Print the maps you need and use OMN on a smartphone instead of purchasing an expensive GPS unit. Buy your maps once, and use them on OMN for PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets.
BMC members' offer: Save 20% by entering code BMC at the checkout.
www.anquet.com
British Mountain Maps

Developed by Harvey Maps in conjunction with the BMC and the British Geological Survey, this award winning series of maps is based on original Harvey mapping using layer coloured contours to differentiate between mountains and valleys, enabling them to show clearly the information most needed by climbers, walkers and mountaineers. Printed on polyethylene, they are tough, lightweight and waterproof.
BMC members' offer: Save 20% on British Mountain Maps in the BMC shop.
shop.thebmc.co.uk
Grough Route

With Grough Route you can create, view, share and print your walking, running and cycling routes online with access to Ordnance Survey mapping of the whole of Britain.
BMC members' offer: 20% discount on subscriptions. Visit the website for details of how to sign up and quote BMC followed by your BMC membership number.
www.grough.co.uk/route
OS Maps

Get the full set of OS leisure maps of Great Britain at your fingertips on your smartphone, tablet or computer with the new routing application from OS. Create routes and print unlimited maps (now on both A4 and A3) to explore more of your local area or anywhere in the country!
BMC members' offer: Save 20% on annual OS Maps subscriptions. Enter code BMCOSM20 at the checkout.
os.uk/osm
ViewRanger

The ViewRanger app for Apple, Blackberry, Android and Symbian devices will turn your smartphone into a fully featured GPS navigation tool.
BMC members' offer: 20% discount on any premium topographic maps. Just go to the website, select your country and map product and enter the discount code BMC2018 at the check out.
www.shop.viewranger.com

First Aid Courses

Expedition Care Program

The Expedition Care Program was developed by experienced medics and outdoor instructors, to meet the growing medical needs of the expedition, exploration and travel industries.
BMC members' offer: 10% off all ECP courses. For more info go online or call 01483 810785. When booking, stateyour BMC membership number on the application form or quote BMC2013 if booking online.
www.expeditioncareprogram.com
Hatt Adventures - Wilderness First Aid

Based in the South East, Hatt Adventures is an outdoor pursuits company specialising in providing quality Wilderness First Aid Training packages, to individuals, clubs and outdoor centres.
BMC members' offer: 15% discount. Please quote BMC2016 when booking. For more info visit the website or call 01273 358 359.
www.thehatt.co.uk
Invenio Training

Invenio Training provides Outdoor First Aid courses suitable for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The qualifications meet NGB schemes requirements. We are based in Buckinghamshire with excellent links from London and the SE. Accommodation is available and money from our courses supports a local charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Trainers are outdoor instructors, ex mountain rescue and also work with ambulance trusts providing accident and emergency cover. Utilising these skills enhances training and plenty of practical's support learning.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount. Please quote INV002 when booking. For more information please contact us at info@inveniotraining.co.uk or visit our website.
www.inveniotraining.co.uk
Outdoor Approach First Aid

Outdoor Approach First Aid offers a range of courses that include the Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Emergency First Aid course.
BMC members' offer: 12.5% discount. Please quote your BMC membership number when booking. For more info visit the website or call 07889 399 747.
www.outdoorapproach.co.uk
Peak Mountaineering

Peak Mountaineering is an ITC First Aid Centre based in the heart of the Peak District National Park, running a range of wilderness first aid courses.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount on scheduled prices, excluding overseas trips, NGB quals and private guiding. For more info visit the website or call 01433 620 283 and quoting your BMC membership number.
www.peakmountaineering.com
Training Expertise

Training Expertise provides training for people and organisations that work in remote or wilderness locations in the UK and overseas.
BMC members' offer: 15% discount on UK based public first aid courses - to book a course call 01256 886 543, or visit the website and quote code BMC2018.
www.training-expertise.co.uk
Ultimate Navigation School

The Ultimate Navigation School provides hill walking and mountaineering navigation courses accredited by OpenAwards. With all the profits going to Mend Our Mountains, Fix the Fells, the John Muir Trust and the Mountain Bothy's Association, going on a navigation course with Ultimate Navigation School also helps the hills we all love.
All the courses are lead by Lyle Brotherton, Trail magazine's navigation expert using the techniques from his best seller the Ultimate Navigation Manual. Whatever your level there is a course to suit you.
BMC members' offer: 5% discount on UK courses. Book online quoting code MTM17A at the checkout.
www.ultimatenavigationschool.co.uk

Activity training & holiday providers: UK

Active Outdoor Pursuits

Active Outdoor Pursuits provide outdoor activities and adventure experiences to individuals and groups of all levels of ability and aspiration. With bases in Newtonmore and Aviemore.
BMC members' offer: 10% off rock and mountain sports equipment with proof of a valid BMC membership card. For more info, call 01479 780000 or go online.
www.activeoutdoorpursuits.com.
Adventure Wall

Adventure Wall provide indoor rock climbing courses and experiences for individuals and groups across the country.
BMC members' offer: 15% discount on group bookings. To book a course call 07985 364 148 or email info@adventurewall.com and quote code BMC AW.
www.adventurewall.com
Adventures Are Us

Adventures Are Us provide multi-activity outdoor adventure courses and experiences for individuals and groups across the country.
BMC members' offer: 15% discount on group bookings. To book a course call 07939 743263 or email info@adventuresareus.com and quote code BMC AAU.
www.adventuresareus.com
DaveTalbot - Adventure Events

Dave Talbot - Adventure Event specialise in rock climbing course, mountain guiding and expeditions in the UK and abroad.
BMC members' offer: Save 10%. See the website for more details, and mention the BMC at the time of booking to obtain discount.
www.davetalbot.net
Johannes Petersen – Mountain Navigation Coach

Worried about getting lost?
Always let others lead the way?
Want to upgrade your skills?
Choose one of my navigation courses and give yourself a skill for life with confidence, safety and independence in the hills.
Convenient city location. Live GPS tracking. Night navigation practice
Tel +44 1463 729055
www.johannespetersen.scot
The Lake District Walker Ltd

The Lake District Walker is a mountaineering company offering guided walking, climbing and scrambling in the Lake District, Scotland and Wales.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount on all events. For more info visit the website or call 01900 826291 and quote code BMC.
www.thelakedistrictwalker.co.uk
Lost Earth Adventures

Lost Earth Adventures provide guided mountain adventures throughout the UK. They run private courses, day trips and adventure weekends for a range of activities from climbing and abseiling to hiking and navigation.
BMC members' offer: 5% discount off any UK based courses and activity days, and 5% discount on Nepal and African set departure treks. Just quote your BMC membership number when booking. Call on 01904 500094 or visit the website.
www.lostearthadventures.co.uk
Mission Mountain Biking

Improve your mountain biking. Go on an adventure. Get on a mission!
Mission Mountain Biking offers mountain bike skills courses and guided rides in Yorkshire and the Peak District.
BMC members' offer: 15% discount on all coaching, skills courses and guided rides. Using the code BMC15, you can book online, call 07951 216770 or email geton@missionmountainbiking.co.uk
www.missionmountainbiking.co.uk
More Than Mountains

More than Mountains want you to get more from your trip to the mountains. They offer rock climbing, scrambling, guided walks, navigation courses and winter mountaineering courses.
BMC members' offer: 10% off all courses. Please quote your BMC membership number when booking. For more info visit the website or call 07984 410230.
www.morethanmountains.co.uk
Mountain Magic

Mountain Magic is a non-profit organisation offering courses and adventures in hill walking, scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering. Professional members of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, we are enthusiastic guides, patient instructors, experienced coaches and we love our work. Based in the Lake District, we also run winter courses in the Scottish Highlands.
BMC members' offer: 10% off all courses.
www.mountainmagic.org
Paul Jackson - Performance Climbing Coach

Performance Climber Coaching - open group coaching sessions; one to one coaching sessions; outdoor on the real stuff coaching; Dorset coaching weekend centred around red-pointing and on-sighting at local crags and structured training at our own training facility in Swanage.
BMC members' offer: 15% off any coaching indoors or outdoors. Visit the website, call 07547 918410 or email info@jurassicclimbing.co.uk.
www.jurassicclimbing.co.uk
Peak Mountaineering

Peak Mountaineering offers high quality, personalised instruction and guiding in all mountain related activities. Courses are run throughout the UK and abroad.
BMC members' offer: 15% discount on all published course prices and private guiding. For more info visit the website or call 01433 620 283 and quote code BMC.
www.peakmountaineering.com
Pure Outdoor

Pure Outdoor provide navigation, winter hill walking, NGB refreshers, scrambling and mountaineering courses and rock climbing workshops ranging from climbing tasters through to self rescue workshops throughout the UK.
BMC members' offer: 10% off scheduled courses with code PURE10BMC (except NGB courses, overseas trips and private guiding). For more info visit the website or call 01433 695544.
www.pureoutdoor.co.uk
Scot Mountain Holidays

Scot Mountain Holidays offers a unique blend of mountain adventure and family home hospitality. Delicious home prepared meals incorporating as much home grown, local & wild produce are served. Cake O'clock is an institution at Fraoch Lodge!
BMC members' offer: 10% off all Scottish courses, winter expeditions and guided walking holidays (excluding Private Guiding) by quoting your BMC membership number and code BMC16smh. For more info, call 01479 831 331 or go online.
www.scotmountainholidays.com
Single Track School

Single Track School offer a wide range of mountain bike skills coaching courses, rides and holidays.
BMC members' offer: 15% off half day mountain bike skills courses. Call 0333 12 12 125 with your BMC member number using the offer code BMC15.
www.singletrackschool.co.uk
Woodland Ways

Through practical, hands on training, Woodland Ways will guide you through many different aspects of bushcraft and survival in the wilderness, including building your own shelter, collecting and purifying water, fire lighting by friction, traps and snares, game and mammal preparation, navigation and natural foods to name just a few.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount on all UK-based day and weekend courses. Either book your course online, call 01234 351006 or email info@woodland-ways.co.uk quoting your BMC membership number and code BMC10OFF.
www.woodland-ways.co.uk

Activity training & holiday providers: Europe

Hike Pyrenees

Hike Pyrenees offers guided walking holidays and self-guided holidays in the Spanish Pyrenees.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount on guided walking holidays and 5% on self-guided holidays. To book call 0208 123 5049 or go to their website and quote code BMC.
www.hikepyrenees.co.uk
Ibex Trex

Ibex Trex Walking Holidays are based in las Alpujarras and the Sierra Nevada in Spain. They have fully guided walking itineraries and self-guided walking holidays available for all levels of experience.
BMC members' offer: 50 Euro per person off of any of our walking holidays. For more information or to book, go to the website or call 0113 815 2932 and quote your BMC membership number.
www.ibextrex.com
KE Adventure Travel

Based in the Keswick, Lake District, KE is one of the world's leading adventure tour operators specialising in trekking and mountaineering holidays around the globe. Established in 1984 and members of ABTA, AITO and ATOL protected, we pride ourselves on small group, value for money holidays with a no surcharge guarantee.
BMC members' offer: 5% discount off the following KE holidays: Winter Toubkal Climb in Morocco, Summit the 6000m Mera Peak in Nepal and Climb in Bolivia's stunning Cordillera Real.
Call 017687 73966 for holiday details. Quote BMC2018 and your membership number.
Discount off land only price and only applicable at time of new booking.
Pure Mountain Summer Holidays

Fully-catered summer breaks in the French Alps. Explore the beauty of the local area by foot, spend your time on mountain bike trails, or go white water rafting, canyoning and canoeing.
BMC members' offer: 10% discount. Contact stay@puremountainholidays.com and quote your BMC membership number or go online to book.
www.puremountainholidays.com/summer.
Tignes Spirit

Tignes Spirit is a well-established British owned business offering top quality ski and snowboard rental prices in Espace Killy resorts, with a shop base in Tignes.
BMC members' offer: 40% discount for direct ski and snowboard bookings through website, 40% discount for ski and snowboard hired through shop in Tignes, 30% off ski and snowboard servicing, and 20% off purchases. Just mention the BMC and quote your membership number when you request your quote.
www.tignes-spirit.com

Activity training & holiday providers: Worldwide

Banana Cloud

Banana Cloud is a multi-discipline expedition travel company with a twist.
BMC members' offer: Save 10%. Call 020 8144 7240 quoting BMC, or go to the website to book.
www.bananacloud.co.uk.
KE Adventure Travel

Based in the Keswick, Lake District, KE is one of the world's leading adventure tour operators specialising in trekking and mountaineering holidays around the globe. Established in 1984 and members of ABTA, AITO and ATOL protected, we pride ourselves on small group, value for money holidays with a no surcharge guarantee.
BMC members' offer: 5% discount off the following KE holidays: Winter Toubkal Climb in Morocco, Summit the 6000m Mera Peak in Nepal and Climb in Bolivia's stunning Cordillera Real.
Call 017687 73966 for holiday details. Quote BMC2018 and your membership number.
Discount off land only price and only applicable at time of new booking.
Lost Earth Adventures

Lost Earth Adventures specialises in active, adventure holidays exploring beyond the beaten path in Asia and Africa.
BMC members' offer: 5% discount off any Nepal or African set departure trek and any UK based courses and activity days. Just quote your BMC membership number when booking. Call on 01904 500094 or visit the website.
www.lostearthadventures.co.uk

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NOTES

Family membership includes up to two adults and three children (under 18) living at the same address.

Club members are eligible for upgrading to full BMC membership at a reduced price. Additional benefits include getting all four issues of Summit, a membership card, Combined Liability insurance and Personal Accident insurance.

Proof of status is required for U18s, fulltime students and the unemployed.
For those living outside the UK there is an additional postal charge of £20 for each magazine subscription and £10 for Summit.

*Discounted Direct Debit prices are only available once per individual/family