CONTENTS # 85


Welcome to Summit 85


Spring’s here: the season of anticipation. After our long, and rather wet, winter, it’s time to start turning your adventurous dreams into reality.


We’ve got some ambitious plans here at the BMC, too. With now over 82,000 members, our target is to reach 100,000 to reflect the growing popularity of climbing and walking. I’d like to say a personal thanks to every member for their continuing belief in our work. Look out for some new membership benefits this year, including a recommend-a-friend offer.


The real strength in the BMC lies in our large numbers of dedicated volunteers. It’s what makes the organisation work, so I’d also like to give thanks to all the volunteers: from local area representatives to the specialist committees, the National Council and the Executive Committee. We couldn’t do it without you.


Have a great spring


Rehan Siddiqui BMC President


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Land of the gods Valentine Fabre coming down from Mount Olympus: Greece’s highest mountain (2,918m) which rises straight out of the Mediterranean! In early February it was beating Chamonix with great skiing and lots of fresh snow above 1,300m.


Photo: Ben Tibbetts.


Cover: Walking for two Keri Wallace on Le Tour des Aiguilles de Bavella, Corsica at 26 weeks pregnant. We often get asked when mountaineering mums-to-be should hang up their boots. Read Keri’s article on page 60 for hints and tips.f


Photo: Keri Wallace collection.


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