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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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Posted: 27.06.19
Arc’teryx Alpine Academy 2019, July 4-7
“4 days, 70+ guided clinics, 30+ athletes and tons of exceptional experiences. The 8th edition of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy will unite the global alpine community in Chamonix, France. 450+ alpine enthusiasts from 30 countries will come together to advance their mountain skills and share alpine knowledge.” Unbelievably, it’s almost that time of year again, […]
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Posted: 10.01.19
British Mountain Guides launch Strategic Plan 2019-2022
On the 8th of December, the British Mountain Guides held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kendal, Cumbria. During this meeting the BMG launched the associations new strategic plan for 2019-2022. To download copies of the BMG’s Strategic Plan 2019-2022 please see the links at the bottom of this page. This was an opportunity to […]
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