BMC members are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Paul Justin guiding the route. This social walk will start from Hayfield and explore the ...

Will Bosi, 26 from Edinburgh has claimed the second ascent of Stefano Ghisolfi ’s ‘Excalibur’ 9b+ in Arco. Commenting on his ascent, Bosi said: ...

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is calling on The Welsh Government to amend the proposed Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill, currently under scrutiny in the Senedd.

The British Mountaineering Council offers wide-ranging specialist insurance cover for travellers, trekkers, hill walkers, climbers, mountaineers and skiers. All our policies are designed by active ...

Is someone bullying you, hurting you, or doing something to you that you want to stop. You don't have to put up with it. You have a right to be safe from abuse. There are ways of getting support. If ...

The BMC has voluntary Access Representatives in all of the BMC Areas. The reps offer a first point of contact for climbers or walkers with questions about local access. Wondering where to report a ...

Need a quick response to a specialist question? Contacting the right member of staff from the start will ensure your enquiry is dealt with quickly and efficiently. Have a look at the staff list to ...

Sets of temperature probes have been placed these crags which take readings at hourly intervals and transmit to base stations. The following graphs give four temperature readings – the current air ...

How does the traditional grading system work? The system for grading traditionally protected climbs in BMC guides is the traditional, two-part British grade, a combination of the adjectival and ...

For all climbing coaches, this workshop is delivered by the BMC, Plas y Brenin, Mountaineering Ireland and the Mountaineering Scotland. This workshop forms part of the training pathway for Mountain ...

UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup is well underway, with the latest round taking place in Champagny-en-Vanoise, France.

Our bolts advice guides come in two parts. Part one is aimed at the climber, in particular those who have learnt to climb indoors and are making the transition outside. It covers the need to know ...