The BMC has developed some Climbing Activity Packs for Schools to help teachers and teaching assistants to develop climbing at their schools. They offer guidance on competencies for people supervising sessions, opportunities climbing can offer, a set of activities which can be run on a low level traverse wall and advice on progressing into other climbing walls, clubs and competitions. Read more »
From 12th April, changes to the Covid regulations in England mean further relaxation of some rules around outdoor activity, travel and overnight stays away from home. Below is a summary of the main changes which affect climbers and hill walkers based on the information available at the time of writing. Government guidance may continue to evolve and we will update this article if needed as more information becomes available. Read more »
The Welsh Government have announced that due to the improving coronavirus situation in Wales dates for the return of sport have been brought forward. Read more »
The First Minister for Wales has announced that the current firebreak lockdown in Wales will end at midnight on Sunday 8 November. What does this mean for climbers and hillwalkers? Updated on December 3rd. Read more »
Further easing of lockdown in England is taking place from 4 July. What will this mean for climbers and hill walkers? The BMC access team take a look. Read more »
One of the biggest projects ever supported by Mend Our Mountains has hit its huge fundraising target, enabling repairs to be made to badly damaged sections along the South Downs Way. Read more »
The BMC guide to occupiers' liability has been updated and refreshed, making it easier for landowners, managers and users to understand the legislation governing liability, and answers the concerns of landowners about the perceived liability risks associated with rock climbing on their land. Read more »
The BMC held a successful conference on 1 November, looking at risk, liability and outdoor adventure, aimed at landowners and users alike. This is a summary of the event with links to the presentations. Read more »
Seasons are out this season. And a German mannequin is ruffling feathers in the sleeping bag world. Mark Taylor takes a look. Read more »
The first thing to decide on when buying a sleeping bag is what you are going to use it for. Will you be Alpine climbing, cold weather expeditioning, trekking or backpacking and will you be carrying the bag or will it be on the back of a sherpa? Read more »
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