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:

1. Intro to navigation (£40)
2. Next steps navigation (£40)
3. Intro to scrambling (not using ropes) (£40)
4. Next steps scrambling (£50)
5. Intro to trad leading skills (£50)
6. Improving your trad leading skills (£50)
7. Intro to sport leading skills (£50)
8. 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 3^rd April - Intro to scrambling

Sunday 4^th April - Next steps scrambling

Saturday 17^th April - Intro to navigation

Sunday 18^th April - Next steps navigation

Saturday 29^th May - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 30^th May - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 12th June - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 3^rd July - Intro to scrambling

Sunday 4^th July - Next steps scrambling

 Saturday 17^th July - Intro to navigation

Sunday 18^th July - Next steps navigation

Saturday 7th August - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 28^th August - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 29^th 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 29^th May - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 22^nd May - Next steps navigation

Saturday 5^th June - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 19^th June - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 27^th June - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 3^rd July - Next steps navigation

Saturday 10^th July - Intro to navigation

Saturday 31^st July - Intro to trad leading skills

Saturday 7^th August - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 14^th August - Intro to navigation

Saturday 21^st August - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 11^th September - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 18^th September - Intro to trad leading skills

Saturday 25^th September - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 2^nd October - Intro to navigation

Saturday 16^th October - Next steps navigation

Saturday 6^th November - Next steps navigation

Saturday 4^th December - Next steps navigation

Saturday 8^th 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 17^th April - Intro to navigation

Sunday 18^th April - Intro to scrambling

Saturday 24^th April - Next steps navigation

Saturday 24^th April - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 25^th April - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 15^th May - Intro to scrambling

Sunday 16^th May - Next steps scrambling

Saturday 22^nd May - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 23^rd May - Improving your trad leading skills       

Saturday 12^th June - Intro to navigation

Sunday 13^th June - Intro to scrambling

Saturday 17^th June - Intro to scrambling

Saturday 19^th June - Intro to sport leading skills

Sunday 20^th June - Intro to trad leading skills

Saturday 3^rd July - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 4^th July - Improving your trad leading skills

Sunday 18^th July - Next steps scrambling

Saturday 7^th August - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 8^th August - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 14^th August - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 21^st August - Intro to scrambling

Sunday 22^nd August - Next steps scrambling

Sunday 5^th September - Intro to trad leading skills

Saturday 18^th September - Intro to scrambling

Sunday 19^th September - Next steps scrambling

Saturday 9^th October - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 10^th October - Improving your trad leading skills

Saturday 16^th October - Intro to scrambling

Sunday 17^th October -Next steps scrambling

Saturday 6^th November - Intro to navigation

Sunday 11^th November - Next steps navigation

Saturday 13^th November - Intro to trad leading skills

Sunday 14^th 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 26^th June - Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs

Sunday 27^th June - Intro to sport leading skills

Saturday 14^th August - Intro to sport leading skills

Sunday 15^th August - Intro to navigation

Saturday 9^th October - Skills for traditional climbing on sea cliffs

Sunday 10^th October - Intro to sport leading skills            

Saturday 6^th November - Intro to navigation

Sunday 7^th 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.

We want to say a big thanks to every BMC member who continues to support us through the Coronavirus crisis.

From weekly Facebook Lives and GB Climbing home training videos, to our access team working to re-open the crags and fight for your mountain access, we couldn’t do it without you.

Did you know that we've just launched a new U27 membership offer for just £1 / month? And with full membership from £1.66 / month, it's never been easier to join and support our work: 

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join-the-bmc-for-1-month-U27-membership

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