Free AllTrails 6 month offer for BMC Members

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In partnership with AllTrails, the BMC gifts you a free six month subscription worth £17.94.

We've been working with our friends at AllTrails to add this exclusive benefit to your BMC membership. We are gifting members six months subscription worth £17.94.

Ready to elevate your outdoor adventures? AllTrails is your ticket to trail-blazing bliss! Discover jaw-dropping hikes, scenic routes, and hidden gems with this nifty app. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a weekend wanderer, AllTrails has got your back! Track your treks, find the perfect hill walking buddies, and soak in nature's wonders. Time to lace up those boots and let AllTrails lead the way to your next epic escapade!

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  1. Contact the BMC Office on office@thebmc.co.uk with your BMC membership number and request the code.
  2. Head to this link and redeem the offer in the coupon section when signing up using the code you have received from the BMC.
  3. Current BMC members will be sent this code via email in January 2024. If you did not receive your code, please email office@thebmc.co.uk
  4. Start planning your routes!

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While navigation apps and GPS devices are invaluable tools for outdoor adventures, it's important to balance them with traditional skills like map and compass navigation—especially for when technology lets you down. Apps can sometimes underestimate route times or lack detailed terrain info, leading to challenges that may not be obvious on-screen. That’s why it’s worth customising your journey speeds to match your real pace and building some basic nav skills to help you assess the landscape.

Check out our resources to bolster your toolbox and navigate with confidence, even when tech falls short:

Navigation Skills

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How to survive a whiteout on the hills

In this guide, we share tips to help you navigate your way back to safety in the event of a whiteout.

09 Gor
8 min read

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Navigation: Map basics

Being able to read a map and find your way around the hills is an essential skill for all hill walkers, and practice is the real key.

03 Gor
3 min read

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Navigation: a few navigation techniques

This article outlines a few navigation techniques you can practise to stack the odds in your favour in poor visibility and severe weather. 

03 Gor
5 min read

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Navigation: Pinpoint your location

Pinpointing your exact location is one of the most basic and important skills when hill walking. This article outlines a number of ways to do just that: 

03 Gor
3 min read

How to navigate in the mountains in winter

How to take a compass bearing

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