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BMC at Kendal Mountain Festival
The BMC will be at Kendal Mountain Festival this year! Take a look at all we have in store and what you can get involved in
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Rock Climbing Articles
Climbing safety equipment and techniques have come a long way from the early days of the sport. Back then, equipment often failed or was simply not available resulting in the lead climber’s motto of the time being “the leader must not fall!”
Organisation
Join us at Kendal Mountain Festival at this film workshop aimed at those starting out in the adventure film world or those needing an additional boost of advice.
Hill Walking Events
Join BMC and komoot on a guided hike at Kendal Mountain Festival 2024. If you have a suitable fitness level for the route and value connecting with other outdoor lovers, you’re invited to hike with us!
Governance
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 Members Open Forum sessions.
Governance
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 Clubs Open Forum.
Clubs
Join us on Monday 18th November at 7.30pm to look at using social media to promote your club
Hill Walking Articles
Perimenopause and menopause mark a major transition in a woman’s life, not only affecting her reproductive system, but also potentially leading to noticeable changes in her mental and physical wellbeing. Women in their 40s and 50s may often experience sleep disturbances, mood swings, low mood and cognitive shifts, such as brain fog, often without realising that these symptoms are directly tied to hormonal fluctuations.
Organisation
Join us at Kendal Mountain Festival for our Queer Climbing session with ClimbOut Festival.
Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion
With almost 2,000m of footpath around Haytor Rocks in Dartmoor newly repaired, thanks to BMC Access & Conservation Trust funding from the Mend Our Mountains campaign, here are our top 5 walks and climbs in the area.
Dringo Dan Do Newyddion
Today, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can announce that the Youth Climbing Series (YCS) 2024 Grand Final will take place in Leeds at the Big Depot and Depot Leeds Armley, on 23-24 November 2024.
Clubs
Join us on Thursday 21st November at 7.30pm to look at good practice in maintaining gear.
News
Cafodd dros 800 o gynwysyddion diodydd eu tynnu o gopa uchaf Cymru y penwythnos diwethaf gan achosi ymgyrchwyr amgylcheddol i fynnu cyflwyno Cynllun Dychwelyd Ernes (CDE) ar frys ar gyfer poteli a chaniau.
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Campaigns
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.
Volunteers
Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. From opportunities within conservation, access, competitions and walk leaders. Come and join us!
Clubs
Looking to join a mountaineering, climbing or hill walking club or are you already a member? We have all the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Hill Walking Events
Join BMC and komoot on a guided hike at Kendal Mountain Festival 2024. If you have a suitable fitness level for the route and value connecting with other outdoor lovers, you’re invited to hike with us!
Hill Walking Events
BMC members are invited to join a Social Hike in the High Peak delivered by Members of the Rucksack Club on Saturday 30th November 2024
The Climate Project Events
In association with Moors for the Future Partnership, BMC volunteers will be planting sphagnum moss in the Goyt Valley area of the Peak District, close to Buxton.
Hill Walking Events
Join us on November 4th for a peer-led walk organized by BMC Peak Area volunteers, in the beautiful Peak District.