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e-Newsletter November 2021
Welcome

What's new this month? Did you watch our latest BMC TV release of 'A Dream of White Horses'? If not, catch this beautiful recreation of the Hard Rock route's first ascent on our YouTube Channel ๐ŸŽ 

Heading to Kendal Mountain Festival? Pop down and say hi to the BMC Team who will be on our Basecamp stand, where you can catch our special BMC community themed exhibition.

There's places on our newly added BMC route setting workshop in December as well as places still left on our coach education and FUNdamentals courses.

And finally, head out on a breathtaking journey along the north and south flanks of the incredible Glen Coe in the latest episode of our Wild Horizons podcast ๐ŸŽง

Latest BMC News
The Scientist on the front line in the fight against climate change
As winter approaches, our new film 'The Scientist' is the first of our three-part series exploring the work carried out by intrepid scientists in some of the UK’s most inaccessible and hostile hills, placing them on the front line in the fight against the climate crisis.
Rock up abroad with BMC Travel Cover
BMC Travel Cover has got you covered as you head off abroad in the hunt for sunny rock.
Caring about COP26 and the Climate Crisis
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26, here's our overview of what this means for the planet and the outdoor community, as well as our very own BMC commitments to the climate.
Interview: Steve McClure, the second ascent of Lexicon E11 7a and that fall
On September 4, Neil Gresham made the first ascent of Lexicon at Pavey Ark. Soon after, Steve McClure, who had been itching to get on it, claimed the second ascent... after taking a 70-foot whipper in his stride during his first serious 'look' at the route. This is Steve's second of the grade: he made the third ascent of Dave MacLeod's Rhapsody E11 7a at Dumbarton Rock in 2008. Sarah Stirling interviews.
Make Your Winter Count 2022
Take your winter adventure skills to the next level with #MakeWinterCount. These popular events will help you stride into the winter hills and mountains with confidence. We will be running three events this year, with in person evenings in London and Leeds, and a virtual event on zoom.
British Paraclimbing Championships 2021
With the end of 2021 in sight, GB Climbing are pleased to announce the return of the British Paraclimbing Championships.
BMC Members’ Council biographies
Find out who sits on the BMC's Members’ Council, and a little bit about their professional backgrounds and outdoor interests.
Interview: Anna Taylor completes first ever self-powered Classic Rock round
Earlier this month, Anna Taylor became the first person to complete a self-powered round of every route that features in Classic Rock, the iconic guidebook written by Ken Wilson. Carrying all her kit, Anna, 23, cycled 2,400 kilometres and climbed over 10,000 metres during a journey that lasted 62 days and saw her solo most of the 83 routes. Sarah Stirling interviews, and asks Anna to pick her five must-do routes.
Dartmoor Byelaws Consultation
Anyone who has visited Dartmoor knows it’s a place with wild character, spectacular landscapes, sometimes savage weather and long history that sets it apart from other parts of the UK. A public consultation is currently in progress around proposed changes to Dartmoor’s Byelaws which aim to protect the special qualities of the National Park. The BMC has responded to this consultation but why is it needed, what could change and what have we said? Read on to find out moreโ€ฆ
BMC Coach Education & FUNdamentals workshops
Whether climbing or coaching indoors, on the crags, or in the Alps our workshops cover a range of themes that will broaden your knowledge and improve your coaching.
BMC La Sportiva Junior British Bouldering Championships 2021
The BMC La Sportiva Junior British Bouldering Championships are returning for 2021.
British Lead Climbing Championships 2021
With the end of 2021 in sight, GB Climbing are pleased to announce the return of the British Lead Climbing Championships.
Paraclimber Jesse Dufton brings home second Bronze
GB Paraclimbing has been on a roll lately. At the World Championships in Moscow in September they walked away with six medals. This tally included a bronze medal in the B1 (blind) lead category for Jesse Dufton.
BMC launches Liftshare site
With our BMC Community Liftshare site, we've now made it easier for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers to get to the mountains and crags you love, now with less cars on the road. Get involved and sign up today.
Club support: webinar programme for officers, leaders and volunteers
The Club Support Webinar Programme is designed for the officers, leaders and volunteers within affiliated clubs. These will be a mixture of workshops, Q&A’s, and lectures.
Safeguarding Matters
Safeguarding is an important aspect of the BMC's work. Recently there have been a number of high profile convictions of men who have worked in the climbing, walking, mountaineering sector for sexual offences against children.
The Lord Greaves Award
The Lord Greaves Award for voluntary contribution to BMC Access and Conservation work, recognises those who have worked tirelessly to promote access to and protection for the countryside we all love.
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