As we near the end of the year, it's the perfect time to pause and reflect on the memorable moments that defined 2023. Take a look at our pick of the year, which shows the top stories and content you viewed.
Mend Our Mountains: Get Stuck in Days
BMC volunteer Steve Charles spearheaded the 'Get Stuck In' program, running six multi-day volunteering events in 2023: three in Eryri and three in the Lake District. On top of this, Steve coordinated four single-day events in the Peak District, focused on clearing invasive rhododendron.
To explore more volunteer opportunities at the BMC, click here .
BMC x Cotswold Outdoor | Pennies on the Till
Thank you to Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need & Snow + Rock for supporting our #MendOurMountains initiative to preserve our natural landscapes.
Outdoors for All
It's true that the outdoors is free, but is it equal? In May the BMC published new research which drew a direct correlation between earnings and ability to get outiside.
Working alongside people with lived expereince, we launched our Outdoors for All short film.
Read more here
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Everest at 70: Tales from Basecamp
The BMC held Everest 70: Tales From Basecamp to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of the world's most celebrated mountain. Hosted by Niall Grimes and surrounded by Nepali-inspired art, the audience joined us in looking back at that first ascent and heard modern stories told against the backdrop of ancient conquest.
Read more here
Toby Roberts Qualifies for Paris 2024 with Laval win
This historic victory saw Roberts secure the first male Olympic quote place for Great Britain. Roberts will be the second GB athlete to compete in the climbing competition at the Olympics following Shauna Coxsey who placed 10th at Tokyo 2020.
Read more here
How to scramble Sharp Edge
Take on one of the Lake District's most famous Grade 1 scrambles with our guide to tackling Sharp Edge.
It's been called the Crib Goch of the Lake District - but does Sharp Edge have sufficient wow factor to stand up to its rival? Absolutely, says Mountain Training-qualified instructor Kate Ayres of Lakes-based guiding company Climbe Scafe.
Explore the how to guide here
The Stars are For Everyone
In July, the BMC's Access & Policy Officer, Dr Cath Flitcroft joined BMC Ambassador Mary-Ann Ochota to speak outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, at #TheStarsAreForEveryone rally in support of the Dartmoor Wild Camping appeal.
On the weekends we lift share!
Whatever activity you’re up to this weekend, do it lift-sharing. Join the BMC and Mountain Training community and offer, or ride, with outdoor enthusiasts when venturing to the crag or hills.
Click here to find out
Women in Adventure Film Competition completes 8th Year
This year we announced that the Women in Adventure film competition would be heading to Kendal Mountain Festival. In the run up to the competition, to encourage inspiration we looked back at previous entries.
Check out Xian Goh's submission, Girlie & Burly , from way back in 2016.
Read more about the 2023 edition of the Women in Adventure Film Competition.
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