The Board of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) today announces that Interim Chair of the Board, John Willmott, will step down from his position as Senior Independent Director on 30 May 2025.

With the recent spell of hot, dry weather, many of us are eager to get outdoors. But these same conditions bring a serious and growing risk: wildfires.

BMC volunteers have been using sheep fleeces to make sustainable footpaths in the Cwm Llan area of Eryri (Snowdonia). Why?

Assisted braking devices are a firm favourite among sport climbers, offering an extra layer of confidence when belaying, but they're not infallible. Here are some top tips for choosing and using an ...

Great news for hill walkers! BMC members now receive 30% off OS Maps subscriptions, up from the previous 20% - giving you even more reason to get out and explore Britain’s hills, mountains, and ...

GB Paraclimbers Luke Jamieson and Jon Shields joined BMC and Peak District National Park Authority staff and a BBC reporter to test out the new wheelchair-friendly gate and smoother track into ...

GB Skimo’s Iain Innes and Finlay Wild capped off the 2024/25 Ski Mountaineering season with a 20th place finish at the ISMF Skimo Long Distance World Championships at the XXIV Trofeo Mezzalama, one of ...

New for 2025, this climbing competition format aimed at youth climbers incorporates both bouldering and roped climbing.

How to access these discounts? To access these exclusive benefits, BMC members must quote their membership number at the time of booking and include the discount code (supplied in a BMC member email ...

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Plas Y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre, that will run for the next two years.

Great Britain’s Sam Hammond delivered an outstanding performance at the IFSC European Boulder Youth Cup in Graz this past weekend, securing a silver medal in the U19 Men’s competition - his first ...

From May 1st 2025, there’s now three different ways BMC members can save money when climbing at The Foundry Climbing Centre. The Foundry Climbing Centre in Sheffield was the UK's first dedicated ...