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The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is currently recruiting for the following two key board positions:
• Chair of the Board of Directors (closes tomorrow, 4 November)
• Independent Non-Executive Director (closes 20 November)
Click here ➡ thebmc.co.uk/jobs
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The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is seeking to appoint an Independent Director with specialist experience and expertise in Finance and Accountancy.
⏰ Applications close at 5 PM on Wednesday 20 November.
Click here to find out more 👉 thebmc.co.uk/jobs
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We're really pleased to be working in partnership with @Team_BMC and Farming in Protected Landscapes to repair erosion damage due to high footfall 💚
Ranger Stuart talks us through the recent repairs at Haytor rocks👇
#FiPL #FiPLFriday #mendourmountains #teambmc #bmcadventures
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The face of someone who just realised they won Olympic gold 🥹
Toby Roberts became Team GB's first-ever sport climbing medallist in Paris 🧗♂️
Vote for your favourite Team GB moment of Paris 2024 now 🗳
@gb_climbing
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More than 2,700 pieces of litter were removed from Yr Wyddfa including 800 drinks containers.
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Crying when you get to the Olympics is a fairly common experience 🥹
But for @Mollytheclimber it was not just the realisation of a dream but because she finally saw herself represented 🫶
#BHM | @gb_climbing
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❄️ Winter Climbing Meet 2025 – Apply Now! ❄️
Applications are open for the International Scottish Winter Climbing Meet 2025! 🧗♂️❄️ If you're 18+, an experienced UK winter climber, and ready for a week of epic adventures, apply now to be a host climber! 👉 shorturl.at/yX828
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Great to meet my fellow-campaigner Eben Muse @Team_BMC @access_bmc on steps of supreme court on judgment day for Dartmoor backpack camping rights, we are here in support of @dartmoornpa & @openspacessoc
We are thankful that Fay Manners has been found alive after going missing in the Himalayas.
Fay, alongside Michelle Dvorak, was stranded on Chaukhamba mountain after a loose rock cut the rope being used to haul their bags, leaving them with no equipment.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93y…
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Rope. Harness. Spice Girls?
GB paraclimber @lucy_keyworth12 shares her kit bag essentials
Paraclimbing will make its debut at the LA 2028 Paralympics and @gb_climbing athletes are training hard to be there
Check out the latest #JobOpportunities at the British Mountaineering Council 👇
💰 Head of Finance
📆 9am, 9 October
🤝 Independent Non-Executive Director
📆 5pm, 22 October
Find out more and read the job descriptions ➡ thebmc.co.uk/jobs
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Just 6 years left to meet target to protect 30% of England's land & sea for nature by 2030⌛️
Our latest update shows giant strides are needed, as protected land falls to 2.93% while sea lags at 9.92% 🥀
We need a rescue plan for nature🚨
Read more👇
wcl.org.uk/30x30-press-relea…
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The 140,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways in England & Wales are under serious threat and are disappearing fast before our eyes due to erosion from increased footfall and more extreme weather conditions.
Here's 14 reasons why we can't ignore this:
thebmc.co.uk/14-reasons-path…
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Interested in the 2025 International Winter Climbing Meet? Join our FREE webinar on Tues 17 Sept at 7pm to learn more! UK-based winter climbers can find out what it’s like to be a host climber & hear from past participants: shorturl.at/SGwMN
@Team_BMC @thealpineclub
Dreaming of big numbers this year? We reveal six sizzling holiday rock destinations that will send your grade through the roof. Whether your sight is on 6b or you're aching for 8a, here are Steve McClure's top picks.
thebmc.co.uk/where-to-break-…
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TOBY ROBERTS TAKES GOLD IN KOPER AT THE END OF ANOTHER TIGHT BATTLE WITH ANRAKU SORATO! SAM AVEZOU COMPLETES THE PODIUM IN THIRD PLACE!
🥇 Toby Roberts 🇬🇧
🥈 Anraku Sorato 🇯🇵
🥉 Sam Avezou 🇫🇷
#WorldClimbing #KoperWC
Who doesn't love a bit of airy via ferrata! Check out our list of Top 10 Via Ferratas in our latest article.
We count down from grades that are child friendly all the way to mammoth multi-day ferrata expeditions.
🔗 thebmc.co.uk/top-10-via-ferr…
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A portion of sales from using the discount code are donated to BMC sustainability projects.
BMC members check the back of your membership cards for the code
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On Saturday I led a @Team_BMC social hike from Hope to Win Hill in the #PeakDistrict with 10 other lovely people attending! Thanks to everyone who came, not least Becky & Julie, two aspirant Mountain Training candidates who helped me lead to gain experience. #BMCadventures
