Ever wondered what happens after you hit “submit” on the Mountaineering Scotland incident and near-miss survey? Well, here’s the exciting part: those reports don’t just sit in a database—they’re about to help shape the future of mountain safety! Find out more here.
When the mountains are covered in snow, interpreting contours and features can be far more challenging. Along with the reduced visibility at times and shorter daylight hours, navigating in winter can be far more difficult than in the summer months. Read more from Scott Kirkhope, Development Officer for AMI.
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 Catriona Davies, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.
With Skimo making it's premier in the Olympics today, we caught up with the GB Skimo team celebrating their second year. Read how they came to exist and more about their future plans here.
With rapidly changing weather, strong winds, persistent dampness, and long hours of winter darkness, hypothermia is a constant risk for climbers and hillwalkers. It can impair thinking, coordination, and ultimately survival. Find out more from Dr Naomi Dodds here.
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 Catriona Davies, Senior Mountain Safety Advisor Ross Cadie, ClimbScotland Development Manager Jamie Smith, and Member Services & Communications Manager, Helen Gestwicki.
Dogs can be the ultimate hill companions. In winter, it’s important to be prepared in order to keep your furry friend safe and happy on your adventures together. Read SARDA's Texa Sim's tips here.
Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths, a new report has revealed today. Find out more here.
When visiting the mountains in winter, we can’t control the weather or the snowpack; but we can control our route choice accordingly. Graham Moss from the Scottish Avalanche Information Service talks us through what to consider to Be Avalanche Aware.
Mountaineering Scotland welcomes this week's announcement of a £40m increase in sports funding for 2026, with £18m directed to sportscotland to help support the operational needs of governing bodies. Read more here.
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