Many BMC members enjoy taking their dog for a walk and to the crag but increasingly, there is a growing awareness of the need to preserve and conserve the fragile landscapes we love to visit with our ...

The mountains at night can be hazardous, but also wonderful. Here are a handful of helpful tips for exploring the dark side. Being on a mountain in the dark is often seen the result of a mistake ...

The BMC is making your membership even better with brand-new benefits to optimise support climbers and walkers.

You've completed your climb and you're several pitches above the valley floor.Time to abseil. Mike Margeson provides some valuable tips on how to get down in one piece, and recalls a couple of near ...

Forget ghost stories and horror movies - a simple walk in the story-stuffed British wilds is the best way to get your skin crawling. You've probably unknowingly visited a haunted location yourself.

Will Bosi, 26 from Edinburgh has claimed the second ascent of Stefano Ghisolfi ’s ‘Excalibur’ 9b+ in Arco. Commenting on his ascent, Bosi said: “This is one of the craziest and rewarding lines I have ...

In recent years, the concern of the demands on Mountain Rescue volunteers across England and Wales has been increasing, in 2023 there was a total of 3,462 calls resulting in 2,775 deployments of team ...

When to hire a Mountain Guide? Using a mountain professional can be invaluable for both safety and enjoyment for your time in the mountains. If you are pushing your time in the mountains into new ...

Head hurting wondering whether to wear a helmet for climbing? Stay ahead of the game and make the decision based on the risks to you. It’s a given that almost all climbers wear a helmet when there is ...

While a bite is generally harmless, it is possible that ticks carry and transmit diseases to humans. Stack the odds in your favour by knowing how to reduce the likelihood of a bite, and how to safely ...

It isn’t just winter that brings threatening weather to the British hills. Summer storms can be fatal – so what should you do to stay safe?