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Posted: 01.10.25
Beyond Despair: Finding Our Power in the Climate Crisis
The news is stark, yet increasingly familiar: Swiss glaciers have lost a staggering 24% of their volume in the last decade. It’s another grim statistic in a constant deluge of reports about climate disasters—raging wildfires, unprecedented floods and landslides, and scorching heatwaves. While these stories are crucial for understanding the urgency of the climate […]
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Posted: 03.08.25
Travel to The Alps by Train
Train travel to and from UK and Europe for mountaineers. By Jon Morgan, President, British Mountain Guides This is a subject close to my heart as I made the decision in 2008 to stop flying. I am happy to own the criticism of hypocrite, as up until that point I had undoubtedly taken more international […]
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Posted: 14.05.25
Heading to the Mountains? 85% of Carbon Offsets Don’t Work – Here’s Where to Donate for Real Change
It’s better to decarbonise the future, not just offset the past. The BMG recognises the impact of our emissions on the mountain landscapes that we work in. While mountain sports, and particularly travel are difficult to decarbonise, we are committed to making a difference. We donate 1% of our member fees to high-impact climate solutions […]
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Posted: 12.03.25
Protecting Our Glaciers: Effective Climate Action for the International Year of Glaciers 2025
For those of us who climb, ski, and guide in the Alps, the impacts of climate change are undeniable. Glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, permafrost is thawing, and routes once considered stable are becoming unstable or disappearing altogether. These changes are not only reshaping the landscape we hold dear, but they are also […]
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Posted: 15.12.22
Why become a Mountain Guide
Why become a Mountain guide, a short video. If the video does not play in the browser, click Watch on Youtube.
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Posted: 02.07.20
Helping keep outdoor activities COVID secure
Helping keep outdoor activities COVID secure Information for Outdoor Professionals Delivering Walking, Scrambling & Climbing Activities – UK and Ireland. This document has been produced by representatives from the British Mountain Guides (BMG) and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI). It considers the practices evolving in various European countries as they begin to engage in […]
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