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A woman's place: in the hills
Monday 7th March 2022, 1:17pm

For International Women's Day, Mountaineering Scotland Director Ilona Turnbull writes about the joy she experiences in Scotland's hills and mountains - and her drive to share the health and wellbeing benefits with more women.

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Mountaineering Scotland supports ban on Russian climbers
Thursday 3rd March 2022, 3:08pm

We have endorsed action by the IFSC and a call by the BMC for restrictions on Russian and Belarussian climbers in international competitions

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New camping leader qualification
Tuesday 1st March 2022, 12:28pm

Mountain Training launches a new supervisory camping qualification that does not require a walking leadership qualification as a prerequisite, ideal for those involved with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the President’s Award and others, using an online learning platform

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Our month: Mountaineering Scotland in February
Tuesday 1st March 2022, 11:10am

A summary of what Mountaineering Scotland has been up to during the month of February.

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Wild land protection
Wednesday 23rd February 2022, 12:22pm

Take part in Scottish Government consultation on protection for wild land

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Weather warning for mountaineers
Thursday 17th February 2022, 5:01pm

Severe weather in the mountains to continue into next week

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Our month: Mountaineering Scotland in January
Tuesday 8th February 2022, 4:02pm

2022 starts with plenty activity and planning for the future.

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Snowsport touring code relaunched for 2022
Tuesday 1st February 2022, 11:12am

A guide to avoid conflict between snowsports touring and managed ski resorts.

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Online avalanche learning
Friday 28th January 2022, 12:26pm

Free online training resource to help individuals learn about and avoid avalanches

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Controversial plans for iconic Glen Coe cottage
Wednesday 19th January 2022, 10:17am

Mountaineering scotland joins objectors to plans for replacement house at Hamish MacInnes' former home at Allt na Reigh

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