Ice climbing. Powder riding. Hot sun seeking. Winter is a time for delivering on mountain dreams. BMC Travel Insurance has got you covered as you head off abroad in search of that mountain high. Read more »
How to plan for a successful season of hill walking in frost, ice, and snow, by Matt Stygall, instructor at Plas y Brenin. Read more »
The BMC held Everest 70: Tales From Basecamp to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of the world's most celebrated mountain. Hosted by Niall Grimes and surrounded by Nepali-inspired art, the audience joined us in looking back at that first ascent and heard modern stories told against the backdrop of ancient conquest. Here are some of those stories, we hope you enjoy them: Read more »
Test your knowledge and see if you can name these famous female mountaineers and climbers for International Women’s Day 2023. Read more »
You can go into the mountains a thousand times without incident, but no one expects an accident. Climber, walker, open-water swimmer, and director of the Women’s Trad Fest, Gilly McArthur, recalls one moment when the unexpected happened and how a drama didn’t end in a crisis. Read more »
Have you done Scottish winter climbing or been to the Alps and are yearning for more adventure? Have you been on a commercial expedition and want to do something similar with friends? You might be planning an expedition right now! If any of these apply, or you just want to know more, Expedition Essentials for Women Explorers is for you! Read more »
The BMC and its partners are delighted to announce the funding bid with Sport England has been successful. Read more »
BMC members can register as hosts to those from the Ukrainian climbing community. Read more »
Now with Covid Cover. Travel has been disrupted around the world since Coronavirus hit the headlines at the beginning of 2020. As travel restrictions to certain countries are being lifted, BMC Travel Insurance is adapting to ‘the new normal’. If you’re planning a trip and have BMC Travel Insurance, what should you know about Coronavirus? Read more »
Planning an adventure? Remember to pack BMC Travel Cover. We’ve got your back: from bouldering in France to trekking in India, sport climbing in Thailand to new routes in the Himalaya. Here are five reasons why BMC Travel Cover is built for the mountains. Read more »
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