Links

British and International Governing Bodies

The BMC, British Mountaineering Council, for access and environmental issues in England and Wales, and also provider of some excellent insurance policies.

The SMC, Scottish Mountaineering Council, for access and environmental issues in Scotland

IFMGA, International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations, International Governing body for Mountain Guides

BMG, The British Mountain Guide Association, British Affiliate to the IFMGA

AMI, The Association of Mountain Instructors, association of qualified UK Mountain Instructors

MLTUK, The Mountain Leader Training Board (UK), provides Mountain Leader and Instructor Training

BASI, the British Association of Snow-sports Instructors

Partners

Catores Guides, our partners in Val Gardena who will handle all climbing courses in the Dolomites

BCH, suppliers of camping and climbing equipment for the Bath area

Useful climbing links

UKClimbing a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to know anything about UK or international climbing.

Cairngorm Mountain webcams - great for checking out the winter conditions

Snow-forecast - a forecast service showing snow accumulation and freezing levels. Also has a good weather forecast service.

The Met Office - weather service for the UK

www.bad-altitude.co.uk - some inspiration for budding wallers from the man himself, SteveM

www.psychovertical.com - Andy Kirkpatrick and his "take the red pill" site about super-alpinism - find out what the manufacturers don't want you to know!

Other useful places

http://www.expatsreunite.com - A useful site for all expats. International job section. Free name search to find lost friends. Play the UK Lottery from anywhere in the world. All members receive a 5% discount on holidays and courses