In July, the Welsh Government launched a far-reaching consultation on improving opportunities to access the outdoors for responsible recreation. The BMC has produced a comprehensive response to the consultation, which ends on 2 October. You can have your say too. Read more »
More information about BMC Club Membership can be found via the following links 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 »
Fear of litigation has become a high-profile issue in the last few years. In some cases, this fear has prevented access to our great outdoors. Dealing with the myths and reality of occupier's liability comes under the spotlight at the forthcoming BMC Conference on risk, liability and adventure. Bookings are still being taken. Read more »
Help and guidance on Liability and practical advice for Climbing Clubs who accept Under 18 year olds. Read more »
Society has become increasingly risk averse and your freedom is under attack. For example, risk and perceived risk has been virtually removed from children’s play areas to the point where they have become regulated padded gardens in which young people can no longer learn about risk taking and the consequence of making a mistake. Read more »
Sexy images of scantily clad sun bronzed rock gods and goddesses. Epic tales of suffering and endurance in far flung corners of the world. Jaw dropping photos of huge cliffs and improbable lines. These beam out of every climbing magazine around like a siren call, seducing new and old climbers alike, feeding adventure and planting the seeds of new dreams. Read more »
A new disease could kill our climbing walls - a personal view by a wall manager. Read more »
The following is not a formal legal opinion but is a summary of the BMC understanding with advice from the UIAA lawyer, of issues relating to liability at the time of writing. Read more »
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