Accessible climbing and walking technical advice group formed to aid the growth of knowledge and skills in these activities and promote a common good standard of practice across the industry. Read more below: Read more »
The Lake District Charity Calvert Trust faces closure if gaps in funding are not bridged, reports Hannah Mitchell. Find out about the important work the trust does for visitors with disabilities and how you can help. Read more »
We've just heard that the BMC has been awarded the Intermediate level of the Equality Standard for Sport. This is a framework for assisting sports organisations to widen their access and reduce inequalities in sport and physical activity, from under-represented individuals, groups and communities. Read more »
Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities that are incredibly fulfilling as well as physically and mentally demanding. People of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can enjoy these activities and disability needn’t be seen as a barrier to participation. Read more »
For providers of climbing, hill walking and mountaineering activities there is a wealth of information available to support you to ensure your activities are accessible. To make it easier, we're gathering the information here. Read more »
Did you know that rock climbing can boost positive mental wellbeing? Set up in 2008, Vertigirls is one such community group for women with physical and mental health impairments that are using rock climbing to feel empowered. We caught up with Christine, the founder of Vertigirls, to hear her thoughts. Read more »
For people with a disability who want to get active, climbing may not instantly spring to mind, but it's actually a brilliantly inclusive activity with numerous benefits. Finding a local club is often the easiest way to start. We hear from the parents of Pip, one of Bendrigg Climbing Club's members, how valuable the club has become to them. Read more »
The BMC caught up with Deaf Climbing UK for their launch event at Awesome Walls Sheffield in April 2016. We created a film to showcase the event and capture the buzz and excitement from both the participants and the organisers. Read more »
We caught up with Kate who tells us why she started rock climbing, her experiences at the paraclimbing series, and her plans for the future. Read more »
If you’re keen to increase the numbers of younger people in your club, or climbing wall check out this funding opportunity before it’s gone. Read more »
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