The BMC Student Safety Seminar is for any students who are involved in running a climbing, hill walking or mountaineering club at their University. Find out about this seminar. The seminar will be ...

A weekend of climbing-related fun for old and new climbers to come together as a community and enjoy the climbing of the Gower Come along to Hongian Ffest in the heart of Blaenau Ffestiniog on the ...

The fungal disease Ash Dieback is expected to decimate the population of Ash trees across Britain. The rapid decay in affected trees can make them dangerous to anyone walking underneath, not to ...

Summit magazine is available only digitally, not print, for the rest of 2024. Providing issues of Summit in digital-only format allows us to continue bringing our members great stories, resources, ...

The BMC's collaboration with its funded partners creates a positive impact on the climbing and outdoor community. Through these collaborative efforts, we are fostering a community that thrives on ...

The British Mountaineering Council is the national representative body that champions the interests of climbers, hill walkers, mountaineers and ski mountaineers in England and Wales. We are a ...

Our bolts advice guides come in two parts. Part one is aimed at the climber, in particular those who have learnt to climb indoors and are making the transition outside. It covers the need to know ...

An overview of the qualifications administered by Mountain Training for people wanting to lead groups in the hills and mountains. Mountain Training’s aim is to educate and train people in walking, ...

A look at when you do, and don't, need hillwalking qualifications, and what training is available for professionals and individuals wanting to improve their skills. You don't need a qualification to ...

The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide. The series culminates in a two-day Grand ...

The BMC owns eight crags across England and Wales, and actively supports the management of several others for the benefit of climbers. Some sites have been given to us over the years while others have ...

For improved member engagement, the BMC comprises ten geographical areas, eight in England and two in Wales. BMC Areas provide a focus for local activities, and enable members to participate in the ...