In the world of mountain literature, one award stands head and shoulders over all the others in terms of status and glory. The Banff Mountain Book Competition Awards, based in Canada, have long been held as the gold standard seal of approval; the Olympics, the Oscars, the Mount Everest of climbing. A victory here is a proud nod towards anyone’s work. Read more »
Young climbers teamed up with club members for a weekend of multi-pitch adventures, new routes and inspiring lectures. Read more »
Easter Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of Britain’s most legendary mountain climb: Central Buttress on Scafell, first climbed on 20 April 1914. Read more »
The latest guidebook from the Fell & Rock Climbing Club is the Central Buttress centenary edition of Scafell & Wasdale; it's now available from the BMC online shop. Read more »
More and more young people are being introduced to climbing at indoor walls. Making those first moves on real rock can be a daunting experience after the security of plastic. But, as Nick Colton explains, there are ways of making the transition safe and enjoyable and still meet public concerns about child safety. Read more »
For the fifth year the Lakes Area Committee organised a youth meet at the FRCC Climbing Hut and Cottage at Rawhead in Langdale. Read more »
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