How to climb Piz Badile - the finest granite climb in the Alps
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Piz Badile is one of the great mountains of the Alps. Rising to 3,308 metres on the Swiss–Italian border, its perfect granite architecture has inspired generations of alpinists. Its elegant north-east face and soaring north ridges are among the most sought-after routes in Europe.
Disciplines
BMC members can now enjoy 15% off the innovative Pongoose Clipstick, making clipping bolts and quickdraw retrieval safer and easier from the ground. Whether you are projecting at your limit, warming up on sport routes, or simply building confidence on new climbs, this is a useful addition to your kit.
Hill Walking
Come and join a friendly team of volunteers to help clean and care for our upland environment.
Cotswold Outdoor/Snow+Rock
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced an extension to its partnership with Cotswold Outdoor, strengthening a shared commitment to help more people discover their own route to adventure while protecting the landscapes that make it all possible.
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Wildfires are destroying landscapes up and down the UK. Here's what the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is doing to prevent wildfires in the Peak District and beyond.
Hill Walking
Come join West Bromwich Mountaineering Club for an evening social walk of the Clent Hills from Hagley
Yorkshire Walks
Come join us on a social walk around the beautiful & wild Ilkley Moor.
Hill Walking
Come and join our Southwest Hill Walking Rep whilst she explores Dartmoor National Park!
Organisation
Join us for the very popular film screening where we will be watching the winning films for the very first time and crowning the winners at Kendal Mountain Festival this November.
Organisation
Join us for the very popular film workshop session at Kendal Mountain Festival this November.
Peak Area Walks
Come walk by the Castleshaw reservoirs and the remains of the Castleshaw Roman Fort.
Hill Walking
This article aims to explore some of the significant physical changes that occur during pregnancy and how they could impact your return to hill walking and climbing. We’ll highlight ways to progress your exercise, outline the main things you might want to focus on, offer some top tips and identify when you may need to exercise caution to best support your postpartum recovery.
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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.
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Hill Walking
Come and join a friendly team of volunteers to help clean and care for our upland environment.
Hill Walking
Come join West Bromwich Mountaineering Club for an evening social walk of the Clent Hills from Hagley
Yorkshire Walks
Come join us on a social walk around the beautiful & wild Ilkley Moor.
Hill Walking
Come and join our Southwest Hill Walking Rep whilst she explores Dartmoor National Park!