There's a lot on the calendar this summer with the BMC; from the Junior British Bouldering Championship and watching the senior BBCs on the Beeb to climbing festivals and the BMC Mountain Medicine Weekend. Join us for another sizzling summer of fun.

The BMC recently responded to the launch of a new wild camping website that was supported by Defra (UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and two National Parks allowing anyone to ‘book a spot’ in a remote area for a fee and experience ‘wild camping’. Our statement on wild camping is available to be read on our website, however, the essence is that the BMC believes that wild camping should encompass the freedom to choose where to camp, without any regulations, to be self-sufficient and to do so in a discreet and responsible manner, in wild places away from built-up areas. 

It's been a tragic year in the Himalayas already this year, with 11 deaths on Everest making it the fourth deadliest season already and the believed loss of eight climbers, including British Mountain Guide Martin Moran, on Nanda Devi East, the second highest peak in India after Kangchenjunga. Our thoughts go out to all the loved ones of the lost. For more information on the dangers of trying to summit Everest, read the article on our website: What is to blame? Thoughts on Everest from Ricky Munday.

We wish everyone to have success in their adventures this summer.