BMC Huts Seminar at Plas y Brenin, North Wales
Save the Date: Saturday 7th February 2026
You are invited to a day of interactive, face-to-face sessions sharing best practice in hut management, followed by an evening lecture celebrating the history of two iconic national huts — Don Whillans Memorial Hut and Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut. Lecture proceeds will support our retrofit crowdfunding campaign. Or alternatively, join us online.
There will be accommodation provided at a local club hut, if required. With an optional Sunday tour of local club huts.
*More details coming soon - mark your calendars!*
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