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BMC

The BMC is the national representative body for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers in England and Wales and has over 70,000 members.

British Mountain Guides (BMG), is the national association that trains and assesses mountain guides in all forms of climbing, mountaineering and ski mountaineering, sets professional standards for services offered by BMG members and promotes safety, enjoyment, and good practice in climbing and mountaineering.

International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations

IFMGA – the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations. The IFMGA carnet is the highest internationally recognised qualification for instruction and guiding in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering and off-piste skiing and ski touring.

British Antarctic Survey

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, it has, for over 60 years, undertaken the majority of Britain's scientific research on and around the Antarctic continent. It now shares that continent with scientists from over thirty countries.

Mountain Leader Training England

The MLTE administers the Summer Mountain Leader, the Walking Group Leader, the Climbing Wall and the Single Pitch Awards. MLTE registers candidates, approves Course Providers and ensures the quality and relevance of training and assessment courses run on its behalf.

Glenmore Lodge

Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre located in the heart of Cairngorms National Park. Glenmore Lodge’s goal is to inspire adventure by teaching beginners, coaching intermediate/advanced and delivering training and assessment courses for leaders and instructors. Their role is as a national resource to the outdoor industry and community.

Plas Y Brenin

The National Mountain Centre - outdoor activity courses in rock climbing, hillwalking, mountaineering, ski-touring, kayaking, canoeing, .. Plas y Brenin is managed by the Mountain Training Trust. MTT is a registered charity, set up by the British Mountaineering Council, the Mountain leader Training Board, and the United Kingdom Mountain Training Board, specifically to run the centre.