Think you need to be macho to get out in winter? Think again. Mary-Ann Ochota profiles a week of winter training for female walkers, mountaineers and climbers, led by the country’s top female instructors. Read more »
Heading for the hills this winter? Whether you're a seasoned winter warrior or just taking your first icy steps, we've got a mountain of essential skills & equipment advice right here on the BMC website. Read more »
Travelling through the British hills when they are plastered with snow is incredibly rewarding, and can offer some of the most memorable days out of the year. But the combination of short days and bitterly cold arctic weather systems can present challenges to the unwary mountaineer. Read more »
Bad weather doesn’t have to mean a bad time. Here are five tips for making the most of awful conditions. Read more »
Are you looking to climb Scottish grade 5 this winter? James Thacker, British Mountain Guide, offers some tips. Read more »
Safety on the mountains was top of the agenda at a special seminar held at the sportscotland national training centre Glenmore Lodge on 20 April. Read more »
Ready for a good Friday and an eggxcellent Easter weekend? Read on for our don’t-miss guide to conditions and options for this weekend. Read more »
The BMC and the MCofS have issued a joint safety message to help those who are planning to spend this Easter in Scotland's mountains. Read more »
University of London Graduate Mountaineering Club member Craig Rice attended the BMC-organised winter mountaineering skills course in Scotland earlier this month. Find out how he got on. Read more »
The beginning of March saw another successful BMC Club Training Winter Skills course being delivered. Read more »
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