At the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), we’re passionate about helping walkers, hikers, and mountaineers get the most out of their time in the great outdoors. Whether you’re setting off on a ...

As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a series of BMC Open Forum sessions.

As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a series of Open Forum sessions. These forums present an ...

Come volunteer join us to help National Trust with conservation work on one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, above the Upper Derwent Valley. The work will consist of Sitka spruce (an invasive ...

Since its founding in 2023, the National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) has rapidly grown into one of the UK’s premier university climbing competitions. Created by ...

If you're unfortunate enough to suffer from frostbite or want to read up on frostbite prevention, here's where you can go for expert advice. The UK has a frostbite advice service and has helped ...

Jack’s Rake is a popular Grade 1 scramble in the Lake District – but it’s by no means an easy proposition. We look at the skills you’ll need to tackle this classic route. Slicing across the face of ...

With an ever increasing choice from manufacturers, the hardest part about buying a dynamic climbing rope can be deciphering what’s on offer, and understanding how it relates to your chosen activity.

Since 1944, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has championed access and shared vital knowledge for every hill walker, climber, and mountaineer. As we celebrate 80 years of adventure, we now ...