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Glen Nevis forestry affecting access to Mullach Nan Coirean
Thursday 13th March 2025, 2:45pm

New Fund To Help Female Climbers
Sunday 9th March 2025, 1:29pm

Coinciding with International Women’s Day 2025, a new fund has been launched to help train the next generation of female climbing instructors. The Pinnacle Club Centenary Fund will give grants to women from diverse backgrounds, to help them achieve awards such as Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI), Mountain Leader (ML) or Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor (MCI).

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International Winter Climbing Meet: Mid-week update
Wednesday 5th March 2025, 9:18am

The 2025 Scottish International Winter Climbing Meet brought together more than 60 UK and International climbers for a week of exploring Scotland's mountains.

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Get First Aid Kit Fit
Monday 3rd March 2025, 12:00pm

Walking in the mountains of Scotland is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy, both in body and mind. However, venturing into the mountains also comes with inherent risks. Whether you are a seasoned mountain goat or a hiking newbie, having an appropriate first aid kit is important. While you can’t prepare for every situation, you can pack a kit to handle many common issues. Here’s what we recommend.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in February 2025
Friday 28th February 2025, 9:00am

At the end of each month, we take a look back at the work the team has been carrying out on behalf of our members. Read on to hear the latest updates from Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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Hiking During Ramadan
Tuesday 25th February 2025, 9:00am

Ramadan is one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar, but what does it have to do with hillwalking? As we continue to see a wonderful increase of people in the hills from underrepresented communities, it’s important to consider how cultural and religious practices might intersect with outdoor activities like hiking. Let’s start with a brief introduction to Ramadan.

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Avalanche Safety in the Scottish hills this winter
Wednesday 12th February 2025, 3:23pm

Winter adventures require equipment and skills beyond those needed for summer hill walking or climbing. That’s why it’s essential for all mountaineers, skiers, and winter walkers to make use of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) and follow the 'Be Avalanche Aware' (BAA) guidelines.

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Planning for and anticipating changes in mountain weather
Friday 7th February 2025, 9:00am

The weather in Scotland’s mountains can be so changeable; flipping from benign to hazardous, even life threatening, very quickly. In winter it is often at its most volatile, meaning for those venturing into the hills it is essential to plan around the weather and Be Avalanche Aware. Find out more from Senior Operational Meteorologist at Met Office, John Mitchell.

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Kevin Howett, the legend of climbing development wins top mountain award
Tuesday 4th February 2025, 2:50pm

Organisers of The Fort William Mountain Festival are delighted to announce that Crieff based Kevin Howett, whose lifelong passion for climbing and his unparallelled achievements working with Mountaineering Scotland have been crucial to the development of climbing, mountaineering and hill walking in Scotland for more than 30 years, is the 18th recipient of The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture, sponsored by JAHAMA Highland Estates.

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Our Month: Mountaineering Scotland in January 2025
Saturday 1st February 2025, 2:28pm

At the end of each month, we take a look back at the work the team has been carrying out on behalf of our members. Read on to hear the latest updates from Access & Conservation Officer Davie Black, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.

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