BMC and Mountain Training have collaboratively launched OutdoorHer, a dedicated hub aimed at providing advice and guidance for everyone who is looking to learn more about managing periods and menopause in the outdoors, from participants to leaders and allies.. Read more »
The BMC is running a Mental Health & the Outdoors Training Weekend on the 12th and 13th November at Plas Y Brenin in North Wales. People can sign up for one or both days and can choose from different morning and afternoon sessions. Each day will give 1 point towards CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association. Read more »
In the latest episode of Wild Horizons, Rose Gare Simmons tells us all about Blencathra, one of the northernmost fells in the Lake District, majestically overlooking the A66. Read more »
If you're fasting during Ramadan, it doesn't mean you have to lose out on your hill fitness. During the month of Ramadan people aren’t always aware of the steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health during the day. Amira Patel brings us her top tips for anyone fasting while still wanting to remain active. Read more »
The BMC is running three free evening webinars around the broad theme of Mental Health. These are for members of the BMC. The workshops will be: Read more »
The BMC and Mountain Training are running a series of evening workshops in the Autumn around the broad theme of Mental Health. The sessions will be 45 minutes to an hour long and are free for BMC, MTA and AMI members. Read more »
The pandemic, lockdown and economic outlook has had a deep effect on many peoples mental health, from much higher anxiety to dealing with depression. We asked members to send in their story from dealing with the last few months and have been delighted in the response we have had, thanks so much to everyone who submitted theirs. In this article we share six of their stories. 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 »
The BMC helped to support Black Dog Outdoors to run several guided walks in 2019 which people could go on, for free, with qualified Mountain Leaders and mental health first-aiders for support. And these will be running in 2020 also. Let's find out from Steph Miller what they're all about and how you can attend. Read more »
Why do you climb? From getting stronger and ticking off projects to spending time with our friends, we all have our reasons. However, there is increasing evidence that activities like climbing, mountaineering and hiking are good for our minds as well as our bodies. Read more »
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