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Performance News
Erin McNeice secured a third-place finish in the Lead World Cup in Chamonix, adding a fourth Lead medal to her season tally. Meanwhile, Andrew Goodall narrowly missed setting a new British Speed climbing record by 0.029 seconds.
Access News
BMC Land & Property Trust manager Phill Hargreaves has been cutting down an infestation of Himalayan balsam at the BMC-owned Wilton 1 quarry and asks if you can help us keep this invasive species under control at your local crag too, before it's too late.
Access News
This July, eight Get Stuck In volunteers, funded by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust, removed 400m of barbed wire fence at Dalehead, near Edale, as part of the National Trust's Dalehead Nature Recovery Project.
Indoor Climbing News
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced that its Young Volunteer of the Year Award will now be named in memory of Jessica Baker - a talented young climber and dedicated volunteer who made a significant impact in her community before her death in 2023, aged just 15.
Alpine and Ski
With the sun out in full blast this summer, it's a timely reminder for us all, especially those of us drawn to high, open, and reflective terrain to be skin cancer aware. While a day out on the rock or ridge can be exhilarating, it also exposes our skin to intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially at altitude. Climbers Against Cancer have put together some great information about why sun care matters more than ever for us.
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Lakes Area Walks
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Governance
Today, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can announce that Darren Johnson has been appointed the new Chair for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (EDI).
Access News
The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust has registered with the Charities Trust to allow you to donate pre-tax via your payroll.
Access News
Moors for the Future Partnership have been featured on the latest episode of Countryfile, raising awareness of wildfire risk and damage to the moorlands the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust have been helping them to restore in our longterm partnership.
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The BMC warmly invites you to Basecamp Festival – whether you’re a long-time legend, newly involved, or just curious about volunteering and what the BMC does – come and join us at BMC Basecamp, a weekend of shared journeys, inspiration, and unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors.
Access News
Today, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature has launched a Call for Evidence to examine how to allow more people to access the outdoors.
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From footpath repair, re-growing our moorlands to fight the climate crisis, to organised litter picks on the hills and to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get behind. Find out more about our active campaigns, and why they're making a difference to the British hills you love.
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Hill Walking Event Walks
You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers.
Lakes Area Walks
Join us for a walk in the Lake District and learn how to read the rocks beneath our feet to tell the story of our geological history, and discover how it has influenced the environment.
Volunteering Events
The Yr Wyddfa Big Clean Up is back again for 2025.
Hill Walking Event Walks
This social walk will explore the gritstone features along Derwent Edge, find a “Lost Lad” and return alongside Abbey Brook and Upper Derwent Reservoir. For the baggers amongst you we’ll be visiting 2 ethels and a trig.