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Britain’s top young climbers are heading to Helsinki for the 2025 IFSC Youth World Championships, where they will compete against the best emerging talent from across the globe.
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The British Mountaineering Council and Peak District National Park Authority – working through Moors for the Future Partnership – have received a prestigious award for our work to conserve the moorlands of the Peak District and South Pennines.
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Are you a coach or instructor who would like to learn how to help climbers who may need some support with their mental health in order to access the fantastic wellbeing benefits of climbing? The FUNdamentals of Wellbeing workshop could be just what you need.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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).
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The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust has registered with the Charities Trust to allow you to donate pre-tax via your payroll.
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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.