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 ...

Jack’s Rake is a popular Grade 1 scramble in the Lake District – but it’s by no means an easy proposition. We look at the skills you’ll need to tackle this classic route. Slicing across the face of ...

SkiMo racing has its roots in the Winter Olympics of 1924, held in Chamonix, in the guise of the Military Patrol competition. Teams of Alpine troops competed against each other skiing through the ...

If you're unfortunate enough to suffer from frostbite or want to read up on frostbite prevention, here's where you can go for expert advice. The UK has a frostbite advice service and has helped ...

It’s easy to think that deep-water soloing is just the same as the other wild sports like base jumping. Well, it doesn't have to be extreme. Like most climbing, deep-water soloing is as exciting as ...

The British Lead Championships is one of the highlights of the UK's competition season, where the country's best Lead climbers battle it out to be crowned British champion.

Discover this isolated peak rising high above the valleys of Val d’Hérens, Val d’Anniviers and Zermatt’s Mattertal with sustained climbing and reliable in most conditions for much of the year. Author, ...

Join Brecon Beacons Climbing and Mountaineering Club for a hike in South Wales, a great place to meet like-minded people. The Brecon Beacons Climbing & Mountaineering Club is a BMC affiliated club ...

Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. The BMC recognises these activities ...

We will be walking from Fell End Quarry up to the summit of Stennerskeugh Clouds then along the ridge to Fell End Clouds, noting the resulting large scale structural components, as well as the karst ...

Summit magazine is our members magazine published four times a year. It's an inspirational read that will inspire you about all there is to discover and be part of with your BMC membership. Our ...

Teenage children who climb and train intensively are more at risk of epiphyseal (growth plate) stress fractures of the finger. The guide available below aims to assist parents and coaches in ...