People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can enjoy alpinism, but if the prospect of learning new skills in a harsh and complex environment seems a little bit daunting, then our new booklet will help to guide you along your first steps as an alpine climber. Written by BMC Ambassador and aspirant Mountain Guide Calum Muskett and Mountain Guide Steve […]
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Headed by independent chair Ray Wigglesworth QC, the BMC organisational review is now fully underway. Not knowing much about the mystery man at the top, we got hold of Ray to find out a bit more about him, what the Organisational Review is all about, and how BMC members can contribute to the process. How did you get roped into […]
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The Depot Youth Cup returns for it’s third year. This year’s competition will once again be held at Depot Climbing Manchester. You can be in with the chance of winning climbing shoes from either Boreal or Evolv. Qualifiers for all age categories will run from 11am to 2pm. The Finals will run from 3pm to 5pm. There will be a […]
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Come along to the next meeting in your area, to discuss the latest issues and get involved in the work of the BMC. The role of area meetings is to facilitate democratic debate between BMC members and reach consensus and decisions on local and national issues. Area meetings are the main forum for members to contribute to discussions about climbing, […]
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Hope of finding the noted partnership of Argentinian Mariano Galvan, and the Spanish-Basque Alberto Zerain, who were attempting an alpine-style ascent of Nanga Parbat’s Mazeno Ridge, has now faded after an aerial search on the morning of the 1st July. In recent years the two climbers have formed a strong partnership at high altitude. Zerain (55) had climbed 10 of […]
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The June newsletter from the independent BMC Organisational Review Group, featuring the steps the Review Group has decided upon taking before making any recommendations for changes. We are now two months into the process of considering whether there should be organisational change within the BMC. If changes have to be made to the organisation, structure, governance and constitution of the […]
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With recent changes to Sport England funding, the BMC has been exploring alternative funding options, including turning to our friends in the outdoor industry for help. Read on if you want to know more about our plans for partnerships. BMC work is financed primarily by membership subscriptions, travel insurance and Sport England funding. Typically 20% of our revenue – for […]
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There’s a bunch of wads turning up at the British Bouldering Championships 2017, but who’s favourite to win? Will Matt Cousins retain his crown? Can anyone best Shauna Coxsey in a bouldering competition? Let’s find out. The champs of the BBCs 2016 Shauna Coxsey Age: 24From: Runcorn The Queen of Bouldering: Shauna Coxsey has won the IFSC Boulder World Cup […]
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We love summer and we love bargains! So we’re giving everyone 15% off all European single-trip rock policies until 31 October 2017. That means 10-day travel insurance for rock climbing costs only £37. Rock out this summer: with 15% off all single-trip rock policies Bag a bargain this summer with our fantastic deal on all single-trip BMC Rock Insurance policies. […]
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The BMC Welsh Lead Climbing Championships (Lead Cup Round 2) is being held at the Beacon Climbing Centre, Caernarfon (Leading) on Saturday 3 June and the Junior British Bouldering Championships 2017 is being held at The Depot Manchester (Bouldering) on Saturday 17 June 2017. These competitions are designed to be a fun but competitive events. BMC Welsh Lead Climbing Championships […]
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