Would a micro wire really hold your fall? Before you trust your life to that tiny bit of metal, we got Steve Long to run you through the essentials of using micro gear. Read more »
The alpine season has a habit of creeping up on us and being here before we know it. Advance planning is the smart way to make your alpine dreams come true. We asked Calum Muskett to share five things he wished he had known when he first started out. Read more »
BMC Ambassador Calum Muskett talks about carving a career out of climbing, the highlights and lowlights of his year, and future plans. Read more »
Well-known alpinist Jerry Gore is teaming up with BMC Ambassador Calum Muskett to make a speed ascent of the Eiger North Face this spring. Aiming for between 6 to 8 hours instead of the usual 2 days, their attempt will take place between 20 April and 3 May 2015 and will raise money to help young diabetics in the Philippines. Read more »
Amazing offer. Prices slashed for Saturday's expedition planning seminar at Plas y Brenin. This could be just the opportunity you need to take a trip to beautiful North Wales, going to the fantastic value seminar on the Saturday and then perhaps getting out on the hill, walking or climbing on Sunday. Read more »
Supported by expedition grants from the BMC, MEF and Alpine Club, British climbers Jerry Gore, Calum Muskett and Mike 'Twid' Turner, with French cameraman Raphael Jochand, reached the top of the big rock wall forming the south face of the South Tower of Paine, but were unable to stand on the summit. Read more »
Robert Jasper (Germany) and Roger Schäli (Switzerland) made a rare repeat and first free ascent of the Ghilini-Piola Direttissima, the third, major, first free ascent for this duo on the Eiger's north face. Read more »
The American Alpine Club held their International Climbers’ Meet in the majestic Yosemite National Park from 4th to 10th October 2010. Eszter Horvath and Callum Muskett went as BMC representatives. Read more »
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