The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has appointed three new Patrons to help champion its Route to Adventure strategy and inspire more people to enjoy climbing, hill walking and mountaineering.

The first GB Paraclimbing Team Selection Event of 2026 will take place on Saturday 14 February at 270 Climbing, Gloucester, and is open to any paraclimber who would like to become a member of the GB ...

Clothing: Dress in layers, including waterproofs, as conditions can vary; bring a hat and gloves according to the weather conditions. In windy conditions, the Stiperstones are very exposed and ...

Do I need crampons for a walk in winter conditions? There’s no definitive answer, but if you’re going for anything more adventurous than a winter walk on the beach, then the answer is: ‘Yes, probably.

Since 1 December 2025, all BMC Travel Insurance policies now include even more protection, helping you when you most need it on your adventures. Whether you’re heading out for a week skiing in Europe ...

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is pleased to announce that the British Boulder and Lead Championships, the pinnacle of the domestic competition calendar, will take place in Manchester in ...

Mountain Rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year - whatever the weather. Across England and Wales, 47 volunteer teams stand ready to respond when people need help most, often in ...

From UK mountain first aid to cutting edge high altitude research, join the BMC/BMMS/ISMM Mountain Medicine Festival on the 16 - 22 May 2026 The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and British ...

As part of the BMC Big Walking Weekend, BMC Staff Member, Piper Cusmano and BMC volunteers will explore Europe's largest municipal park. The pace will be easy, to allow for lots of chat and exploring.

Michelle supports all our wonderful BMC volunteers. She enjoys being outside whenever she gets the chance - you can find her on the hills, climbing, scrambling or hiking and sometimes lazily enjoying ...

How does the traditional grading system work? The system for grading traditionally protected climbs in BMC guides is the traditional, two-part British grade, a combination of the adjectival and ...

The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide. If no venue is shown for a round, there ...