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…
Meet Ray Wigglesworth and the BMC Organisational Review Group
Depot Youth Cup – Saturday 16 September
Upcoming BMC area meeting dates
Galvan and Zerain disappear while attempting second crossing of Mazeno Ridge.
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…
BMC Organisational Review Group Newsletter: June 2017
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…
Why the BMC needs Commercial Partnerships
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…
Who to watch? The contenders of the BBCs 2017
Summer Rocks! Book your bargain BMC travel insurance now
Welsh Climbing Championships & Junior British Bouldering Championships
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…