

Mountaineering
Mountaineering can involve a combination of hill walking and scrambling to climb a mountain.
An Overview of Mountaineering
It can also include ski mountaineering. Where scrambling involves elements of both hill walking and rock climbing.
Adaptations and Equipment
- Sturdy footwear
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Food and fluids to maintain energy levels
- Map and compass
Facts
- Mount Everest is the largest mountain in the world at 8848m high and grows by a quarter or an inch every year.
- It takes 40 days to climb Mount Everest to give the body enough time to adjust to the altitude as there is 66% less oxygen in each breath on the summit of Everest than at sea level
Find Mountaineering Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies

British Mountaineering Council
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- office@thebmc.co.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 0161 445 6111
Rotherham Sea Cadets
Uniformed youth organisation, providing voluntary opportunities for young people 10-18, in various activities including Sailing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Walking and much.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam is the best modern university in the north of England, as ranked by the 2015 Times Good University Guide. With regard to sport, we regularly achieve top 20 in BUCS rankings, and offer a range of volunteering, coaching and participation op
Huddersfield Students' Union
Huddersfield Students’ Union is a charity based on campus, led by students for students, which exists to make student life better. Although we work closely with the University, we’re a completely independent organisation.
Leeds LGBT+ Sport Fringe Festival
A collection of LGBT+ fitness instructors, teams, clubs and allies. We have organised a fully inclusive 18 day festival each year that introduces individuals to various activities that promote health and wellbeing. We combat Homophobia in sport and Sportp
Rob Greenwood
Regional Development Officer
07885 910 603
robg@thebmc.co.uk
Will Harris
BMC Regional Development Officer (East)
07885910603
will@thebmc.co.uk



