Up-skill with Training Essentials, the skills-training programme designed specifically for members of BMC affiliated clubs.
The courses, put together by the BMC and the AMI (Association of Mountaineering Instructors), provide club members with the opportunity to develop their skills in scrambling, climbing and navigation, to gain confidence and independence whether scaling a mountain or hitting the crags.
With a variety of courses, venues, dates and instructors Training Essentials brings courses closer to members at an accessible cost.
There are 8 one-day courses running on weekends throughout the year.
Training Essentials – Training courses for BMC club members:
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Intro to navigation (£40)
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Next steps navigation (£40)
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Intro to scrambling (not using ropes) (£40)
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Next steps scrambling (£50)
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Intro to trad leading skills (£50)
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Improving your trad leading skills (£50)
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Intro to sport leading skills (£50)
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Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs (£50)
Click here for information on course content and prerequisites.
Scroll down for course dates and information on how to book.
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Training Essentials 2021 dates
Please note: we aim to keep this page up to date, however for most accurate information on course dates and times, please follow the links to the providers booking sites.
The final location and meeting point for each course will be confirmed by the instructor closer to the time to allow for factors such as the weather conditions to be considered.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, dates may be subject to change in accordance with government guidelines.
North Western England, incl. Lake District
All enquiries and bookings for these courses in the Lakes and North West to be directed to Nick at info@morethanmountains.co.uk
Saturday 3rd April - Intro to scrambling
Sunday 4th April - Next steps scrambling
Saturday 17th April - Intro to navigation
Sunday 18th April - Next steps navigation
Saturday 29th May - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 30th May - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 12th June - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 3rd July - Intro to scrambling
Sunday 4th July - Next steps scrambling
Saturday 17th July - Intro to navigation
Sunday 18th July - Next steps navigation
Saturday 7th August - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 28th August - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 29th August - Improving your trad leading skills
North Eastern England, incl. Yorkshire & Peak District
All enquiries and bookings for these courses in the North East, Yorkshire and Peak District to be directed to info@beyondtheedge.co.uk or the Beyond The Edge website.
Saturday 29th May - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 22nd May - Next steps navigation
Saturday 5th June - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 19th June - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 27th June - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 3rd July - Next steps navigation
Saturday 10th July - Intro to navigation
Saturday 31st July - Intro to trad leading skills
Saturday 7th August - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 14th August - Intro to navigation
Saturday 21st August - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 11th September - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 18th September - Intro to trad leading skills
Saturday 25th September - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 2nd October - Intro to navigation
Saturday 16th October - Next steps navigation
Saturday 6th November - Next steps navigation
Saturday 4th December - Next steps navigation
Saturday 8th January 2022 - Intro to navigation
North Wales
All enquiries and bookings for these courses in North Wales to be directed to Matt at matt@greatormevertical.co.uk or on the Go Vertical website.
Saturday 17th April - Intro to navigation
Sunday 18th April - Intro to scrambling
Saturday 24th April - Next steps navigation
Saturday 24th April - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 25th April - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 15th May - Intro to scrambling
Sunday 16th May - Next steps scrambling
Saturday 22nd May - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 23rd May - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 12th June - Intro to navigation
Sunday 13th June - Intro to scrambling
Saturday 17th June - Intro to scrambling
Saturday 19th June - Intro to sport leading skills
Sunday 20th June - Intro to trad leading skills
Saturday 3rd July - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 4th July - Improving your trad leading skills
Sunday 18th July - Next steps scrambling
Saturday 7th August - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 8th August - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 14th August - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 21st August - Intro to scrambling
Sunday 22nd August - Next steps scrambling
Sunday 5th September - Intro to trad leading skills
Saturday 18th September - Intro to scrambling
Sunday 19th September - Next steps scrambling
Saturday 9th October - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 10th October - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 16th October - Intro to scrambling
Sunday 17th October -Next steps scrambling
Saturday 6th November - Intro to navigation
Sunday 11th November - Next steps navigation
Saturday 13th November - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 14th November - Intro to sport leading skills
South Wales
All enquiries and bookings for these courses in South Wales to be directed to Matt at climbwithmatt@gmail.com or the Outdoor Matters website.
Saturday 26th June - Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs
Sunday 27th June - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 14th August - Intro to sport leading skills
Sunday 15th August - Intro to navigation
Saturday 9th October - Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs
Sunday 10th October - Intro to sport leading skills
Saturday 6th November - Intro to navigation
Sunday 7th November - Next steps navigation
South West of England
All enquiries and bookings for these courses in the South West to be directed to Gavin at info@ibexoutdoor.co.uk or Jay at info@climbcornwall.com
Saturday 19th June - Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs
Sunday 20th June - Improving your trad leading skills
Saturday 26th June - Intro to trad leading skills
Sunday 4th July - Intro to navigation
Friday 9th July - Improving your trad leading skills
Thursday 22nd July - Intro to trad leading skills
Saturday 31st July - Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs
Sunday 17th October - Next steps navigation
For any further enquiries about this programme please contact clubs@thebmc.co.uk or 07885 910606
There are many other courses available to club members, see the full selection here.
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