INTERVIEW: The rise of the National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships. Since its founding in 2023, the National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) has rapidly grown into one of the UK’s premier university climbing competitions.

British Mountaineering Council to receive Olympic and Paralympic Investment from UK Sport for LA 2028 Cycle. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has been awarded £2.775 million by UK Sport to invest in the development of a new Paraclimbing programme and to further enhance the Sport Climbing programme ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Top 11 tips to improve your winter hiking & mountaineering for International Mountain Day. With the theme of this year's International Mountain Day, Wed 11 Dec, being “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth”, we share our 11 top tips for upping your winter game from the experts, speaking at three universities as part of the BMC Winter Lecture ...

As a member, you'll be supporting our work in protecting access to climbing and hill walking areas, as well as promoting responsible and sustainable use of the hills and mountains. BMC members receive 15% off Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock, Runners Need and many more retail discounts across the country ...

2 days ago · Navigation Tools. Even if you’re walking a familiar route, carrying navigation tools is vital. Consider bringing: Map and Compass: Essential for traditional navigation and route planning. GPS Device or Smartphone App: Useful for real-time location tracking—but always carry a backup in case of battery failure. Knowing how to use these tools before setting out can prevent navigational mishaps.

The BMC’s Regional Access Database – or RAD as it’s more snappily known – is the definitive source of access info on the web. From bird restrictions and parking advice to sensitive approaches and advice on local ethics, this is the place to go to find out whether you can climb on a crag and just how to approach it.

Feb 7, 2025 · Following the excitement of January’s British Boulder Championships, the British Lead Championships make their debut in Manchester, featuring Olympic and World Cup medallists competing against the next generation of climbing stars.As athletes tie in for a packed weekend of competition, here’s everything you need to know. Hosted on the newly opened walls of Big Depot Manchester, we can ...

Sep 26, 2024 · The BMC exists to support our community of hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers whilst campaigning to preserve and ensure access to the places we love for generations to come. In line with our commitment to update members in September, today we are announcing our membership fees for 2025. Over ...

British Mountaineering Council to receive Olympic and Paralympic Investment from UK Sport for LA 2028 Cycle. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has been awarded £2.775 million by UK Sport to invest in the development of a new Paraclimbing programme and to further enhance the Sport Climbing programme ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

BMC Christmas Message: 80 Years & Beyond! Dear Member, In 1944, Geoffrey Winthrop-Young, President of the Alpine Club, brought about a motion to create the BMC, a representative body to represent and speak on behalf of all climbers in Britain.