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BMC Members Open Forum March - Report

The second BMC Members Open Forum webinar took place on 20 March. Recently-appointed BMC CEO Paul Ratcliffe, President Andy Syme and Chair Roger Murray shared updates on staff changes, new and ongoing initiatives, insurance policy changes and the current financial situation. Members were able to submit questions in ...

19 27 Mar

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Lochaber Traverse - Big Scottish Winter Day Out for Neil Adams and Ali Rose

On Monday, Neil Adams and Ali Rose enjoyed a big 18-hour day out completing a climbing version of the classic hill route the Lochaber Traverse, taking in routes on as many winter crags as possible while linking seven Munros (and many other tops...

15 13 Mar

BMC Appoints Paul Ratcliffe as New CEO

The British Mountaineering Council has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Paul Ratcliffe, a former performance director at British Canoeing, Olympic silver medallist and keen climber, will begin his new role in February 2024.

70 22 Dec, 2023

Anne Butler Becomes First Female President of Mountaineering Scotland

At the AGM of Mountaineering Scotland at the weekend, Anne Butler was elected to serve as the organisation's President. She is the first woman to hold the post.

14 Nov, 2023

Moroccan Mountain Rescue Team Responds to Earthquake

An international team of mountain rescuers is responding to the aftermath of the 6.8 magnitude...

2 13 Sep, 2023

Hillary Gerardi breaks Women's Mont Blanc FKT

American ultra and mountain runner Hillary Gerardi has set a new women's fastest known time for an ascent and...

2 19 Jun, 2023

Lightning Strike Destroys Stone Pillar on Ben Nevis Summit

A lightning strike near the summit of Ben Nevis on Monday appears to have obliterated a stone...

8 14 Jun, 2023

Study Predicts that 50% of Glaciers will Disappear by 2100

A new study has found that almost half (49%) of the world's glaciers will disappear by 2100,...

81 6 Jan, 2023

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Double Award Success Heralds The Return of Berghaus Extrem

Berghaus is celebrating after two products in its Extrem range secured major industry awards. On the same day that the brand picked up an ISPO Award came the news that Berghaus has also won a Polartec® Apex Award for the...

4 1 Dec, 2022

House of the Gods - new movie takes viewers on a unique journey to the lost world

An award winning adventure film with a difference is now available to rent or buy. Featuring climbers Leo Houlding and Anna Taylor and presented by Berghaus, 'House of the Gods' is a Coldhouse Collective...

17 11 Nov, 2022

Gear News Sir Ranulph Fiennes at Kendal Mountain Festival 2022

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE on Friday 18 November as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

4 Nov, 2022

Berghaus to bring athletes and adventure film premieres to Kendal

For the 20th consecutive year, Berghaus will have a big presence at Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF) in November. KMF returns as an in-person event from 18-21 November, and the adventures of Berghaus athletes and their...

4 Nov, 2021