York Mountaineering Club

For Climbers and Mountaineers in Yorkshire

Our Recommendations

As recommended by our members...

Accommodation:

Scottish Independent Hostels
"Excellent for finding accommodation at realistic prices. I’ve stayed at many of the hostels and most can be recommended" – Brian

Guides and Training Courses:

	Phill George - Instructor "Very friendly and professional MIC who provides assessment and training for Winter Mountaineering, SPA and Summer ML courses." – Frank
	Pete Hill - Guide and Instructor "Great for trips in Norway and also provides training and assessment" – Frank
	Steve Spalding - Instructor "Cheap for courses in Scotland" – Frank
	Jessica Weston MTB Instructor "Very friendly Mountain Biking guide and instructor" – Simon

Local Shops:

	Fulford Cycles, York "Good service and very helpful staff" – Simon "I bought many parts from them and they have always been excellent value for money. They support many local clubs and have a fast turn around when ordering parts. Plus they make me a cup of tea when I go see them :)" – Mark
CycleScene	Cycle Scene, York "High quality service and a nice chap to ride with" – Mark "Cool" – Simon

Members Discounts

Discounts offered to YorkMC members...

(If you would like to add a link to your company please get in touch with details of the discounts you can offer our members and we'll add you to the list.)

York MC Exclusive Disounts:

20% Discount to Club members
Club members receive a 20% discount across the Chunky Monki range. Please contact a committee member to get the discount code.

BMC Affiliate Discounts:

	Retailer Discounts Most outdoor retailers offer discounts to BMC members on production of a valid card. With an average of 10% off, you'll quickly recoup your membership cost. Full list of retailers
	Hertz Car Rental Discounts With over 8000 outlets worldwide, Hertz is one of the biggest car rental companies around. The BMC have a new discount arrangement with Hertz that represents 5% to 10% off their best available rates when booking either online, by telephone or in person. Simply quote the CDP number 580870 - call 0870 844 4 844 or book online at www.hertz.co.uk
	Avis Car Rental Discounts Up to 10% off worldwide bookings. To book call 08445 818181 or visit www.avis.co.uk/premierpartners quoting “X225296”, the Avis World Wide Discount number for BMC members.
	National Car Rental Up to 15% off UK and up to 20% off international hire rates in over 80 countries. Call 0870 191 6950 and quote the following codes to obtain your BMC member discount: 50096961 for car and van hire 8577552 for international car hire
	SeaFrance Ferry Discounts SeaFrance operate cross channel services. They offer BMC members 10% off all fares. Just quote the promotional code when booking (available to members by calling BMC office on 0161 445 6111) - call SeaFrance 0871 22 22 500 or visit the website www.seafrance.com
	Cottages 4 you Get 10% off holiday accommodation throughout Europe - over 15,000 properties throughout the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy to choose from. Simply go to www.cottages-4-you.co.uk/bmc to search for and book your cottage, gite, villa or even castle! Alternatively, call 0845 604 3951 quoting discount code BMC10.
	BCP - British Car Parks Airport Parking As increasing numbers of people fly to foreign shores to practise their outdoor activities, the expense of parking your car at the airport is often an unwelcome addition. BMC members are entitled to 10% off car parking and other services with BCP. Call 0871 360 2923 and quote “BMC” to get 10% discount, or book online at www.parkbcp.co.uk quoting “BMC” in the promotion code box.
	ProAdventure Ltd Offering 5% off for BMC members this company offer adventures in North Wales, from mountain sports, kayaking and canoeing to bushcraft & survival courses, and can gear their courses to families, youth groups, team building corporates or stag and hen parties. They also offer instructor training. To find out more visit their website - www.proadventure.co.uk or call 01978 861912. N.B. discount does not apply to accommodation or when activities are subcontracted. Please give your BMC membership number when booking. ProAdventure Ltd are signed up to the One Percent for the Planet scheme www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
	Be-Well Expedition Foods 15-20% Discount For ALL BMC Members - light weight, tasty, freeze dried meals & nutritional energy drinks, used and endorsed by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. (20% Discount on all meals and nutritional drinks. 15% off all sundries like camping stoves, waterproof-wind proof matches etc.) Visit their website at www.be-well.co.uk To order call 01778 560868 and quote your BMC membership number.
	MASTA - Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad MASTA are one of the leading authorities on worldwide travel health. They offer: • Access to a database of travel clinics specialising in immunisations • Personal travel health briefs tailored to your itinerary (£3.99) • MASTA health products online. Go to www.masta.org
	Virgin Balloon Flights' Adventure Packages - NEW 50% off Virgin Balloon Flights’ Adventure Packages, from more than 100+ launch sites in England, Scotland and Wales. Just £147.50 per person! (Total RRP £295pp). Package includes traditional champagne toast, a personalised certificate signed by Sir Richard Branson and more. For full details visit www.virginballoonflights.co.uk or call 0871 6630016, and quote ‘BMC’.
	IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) - NEW Enjoy great discounts of at least 25% off weekend stays – up to 35% off on Friday and Sunday nights. Available at participating Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels across the UK. Go to http://ihg.com/members or call 0871 423 4874 and quote ‘exclusive’ to explore a variety of inspirational offers. Valid until March 31, 2010. Terms and conditions apply.
	Warner Leisure Hotels - NEW Enjoy up to 25% off luxury Warner Leisure Hotel Breaks across the UK, including over 600 Experience Breaks which offer numerous recreational and leisure activities in addition to the stunning locations. For more information or to book, go to http://warnerleisurehotels.co.uk/phc or call 0800 1 388 399 and quote 'HC893'. Terms and conditions apply.
	Peak Mountaineering - NEW Peak Mountaineering offers high quality, personalised instruction and guiding in all mountain related activities. Courses are run throughout the UK and abroad, and a 10% discount is available on all published course prices and private guiding for BMC members. For more info or to book, visit www.peakmountaineering.com or call 0161 440 7065 and quote code 'BMC'.
Lucozade	Lucozade - NEW Enjoy 20% off all Lucozade Sport products purchased online at www.lucozadeshop.co.uk by entering the discount code: 'LP286'
	Wilderness Medical Training - NEW Wilderness Medical Training provides advanced expedition medical training, courses, conferences and expeditions in the UK, Chamonix and Morocco for lay people travelling to remote, foreign places and expedition doctors and medics. BMC members can receive 10% off UK based programmes on new bookings by quoting their BMC membership number. For more information, go to www.wildernessmedicaltraining.co.uk or call 01539 823183. Terms and conditions apply.
	GO-SIM - NEW The BMC has teamed up with GO-SIM to provide an International SIM card that will save up to 85% when calling from overseas, in 175 countries. That's up to six times more chat than using your usual service while travelling. You also get FREE incoming calls in over 75 countries, and as your global SIM card is a pay as you go, there's no monthly bill and great call rates guaranteed. For more information go to http://www.gosim.com/?thebmc
	Go Ape! - NEW Bring Out Your Inner Ape! Experience 10% off at Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure –up to 3 hours of zip slides, rope bridge challenges, Tarzan swings and giant rope nets, all set high up in the trees. Redeemable at all 22 Go Ape! courses UK wide. For more information, including opening times and to book, go to: http://goape.co.uk or call 0845 643 9215 and quote code BMC555. Please show your BMC membership card on arrival at Go Ape. Terms and conditions apply: Offer available anytime excluding Saturdays & Bank holidays throughout 2009.
	BookMe2 - NEW BookMe2 is part of the Liverpool Cruise Club, and offers holidays to all the major holiday destinations, from Sun to Ski, all at greatly discounted prices. The system searches all airlines, hotels and other accommodation options to get you the best possible price on each flight and hotel. BookMe2 is completely bonded with ABTA, and holds a government Backed ATOL licence, so you know your booking is secure. To claim your discount, go to http://www.bookme2.co.uk and enter code 'BMC'.
	Woodland Ways - NEW Join Woodland Ways instructors on a bushcraft & survival course for a fun and friendly way to learn new skills.Through practical, hands on training, they will guide you through many different aspects of bushcraft, including building your own shelter, collecting and purifying water, fire lighting by friction, traps and snares, game and mammal preparation, navigation and natural foods to name just a few. For more information and to receive a 10% discount on all UK courses go to www.woodland-ways.co.uk or call 07843 064114 and quote your BMC membership number and the reference code 'The BMC'.
	Gourmet Society - NEW Buy a Gourmet Society 2-for-1 Dining Card and enjoy fantastic savings at over 3,000 restaurants across the UK. The card entitles you to 2-for-1 meals or 25% off your bill – including drinks – at the entire network of participating restaurants throughout the country. Annual subscription usually costs £53.50, but as a member of the BMC you can join for just £27.95 PLUS get 2 months extra FREE. That's 14 months of sensational restaurant savings for just £27.95! To redeem this offer simply visit www.gourmetsociety.co.uk and click JOIN NOW using this promotional code 'BMC'. Alternatively you can join by 'phone on 0800 043 1978 quoting the same code.
	Pure Mountain summer holidays - NEW 20% discount to BMC members on fully-catered summer breaks in the French Alps. Explore the beauty of the local area by foot, spend your time on mountain bike trails, or go white water rafting, canyoning and canoeing. Whatever you decide to do, Pure Mountain will make your stay as enjoyable as possible, providing great service, excellent food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Contact stay@puremountainholidays.com and quote BMC membership number or visit www.puremountainholidays.com/summer
	Boxit® - NEW The Boxit® protective waterproof case offers unparalleled protection for your phone. It is shockproof, waterproof, it floats, it is uniquely breathable and you can text, dial, and talk through the case. Compatible with almost all mobiles, and some GPS units. The additional neck strap, stretch band and bike clip accessories mean you can attach the case to anything. Free p&p for BMC members (more than a 10% discount). Go to www.boxit.net, click on the Buy Online button and type 'BMC' in the observations box. Alternatively call on 0118 926 2491 and quote 'BMC'.
	OnwardsUpwards - NEW OnwardsUpwards offers Climbing Holidays to the Czech Republic, exclusive to BMC Members. Only £350 per individual - Included in the price: 5 night’s B&B, pack lunch & transport from the airport. The holidays are open to both experienced and novice climbers and are located in a ‘Climbers Playground Paradise’ Tisa, North of the Czech Republic. For full information and available dates visit www.on-up.co.uk/czech-holidays or email onwardsupwards@on-up.co.uk and quote BMC Membership number.
	Snowdonia Adventures - NEW Each year Snowdonia Adventures helps hundreds of walkers, climbers and mountaineers learn how to enjoy themselves more and stay safe in the mountains, by learning new skills in mountain navigation, scrambling, climbing and winter mountaineering to name just a few. They are now offering BMC members 15% off all summer/autumn UK courses and 10% off winter skills courses. Please provide your BMC membership number at the time of booking. Terms and conditions apply. For more details and to book please go to www.snowdonia-adventures.co.uk or call 01286 879044.
	Hatt Adventures – Wilderness First Aid - NEW Based in the South East, Hatt Adventures is an outdoor pursuits company specialising in providing quality Wilderness First Aid Training packages, to individuals, clubs and outdoor centres. Their courses are designed for those venturing off the beaten track, whether that's climbing, walking or instructing in the UK, or trekking overseas on a wilderness expedition. They are offering a 15% Discount for all BMC members when quoting your BMC membership number. For more information and to book, go to www.thehatt.co.uk or call on 01273 358 359.
	Hike Pyrenees - NEW Hike Pyrenees offers a 10% discount for BMC members on guided walking holidays and 5% for independent holidays in the Spanish Pyrenees. Stay in a family run hotel in a traditional mountain village. Discover the Ordesa National Park, remote villages of Aragon, emerald lakes and snow capped peaks. Different levels of walks are offered so you can relax in the sun with a scenic picnic or scale rocky ridges high in the mountains. Holidays can be as active or relaxed as you like. They can arrange Spanish classes and for those with energy to spare, canyoning, horseriding & via ferrata. Request a brochure or book on 0208 123 5049 or info@hikepyrenees.co.uk or go to their website www.hikepyrenees.co.uk and quote 'BMC'.
	Backpacker’s Pantry - NEW Backpacker’s Pantry UK offers some of the most revolutionary products in the camping industry from the gold award winning and world’s lightest camping oven - 'the Outback Oven' and a worldwide menu of light-weight, gourmet, vegetarian Backpacker’s Pantry double portion meals. Their products are endorsed by the likes of Alan Chambers MBE and Doug Stoup. BMC members receive 15% off all products. Order online at www.backpackerspantry.co.uk/shop and enter discount code 'BMC'.
	Rock and Sun - NEW Rock and Sun offers BMC members a 5% discount on quality worldwide rock climbing holidays, rock climbing courses and private guiding. All services are tailored & designed to suit individual experience and aspirations. Achieve your climbing goals and have a great holiday. Rock and Sun are fully compliant with all UK Package Travel Regulations. To find out more visit www.rockandsun.com or call 0845 686 4586. Just provide your BMC membership number when booking.
	Active Outdoor Pursuits - NEW Active Outdoor Pursuits provide outdoor activities and adventure experiences to individuals and groups of all levels of ability and aspiration. With bases in Newtonmore and Ayrshire, they have 10 years experience in providing safe and impressive holidays and day trips to the Scottish outdoors. They cater for individuals, families, youth groups, school groups and more. They also offer personal development and leadership courses for young people and corporate groups. BMC members now receive 10% off rock and mountain sports with proof of a valid BMC membership card. For more details and to book, call 01540 210 000 or go to www.activeoutdoorpursuits.com
	Astounding Adventures - NEW Astounding Adventures offer a wide range of mountain sport courses tailored to your needs, delivered in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to suit hill walkers, mountaineers and mountain bikers of all ages and levels of ability. Courses include: Navigation Skills, Mountain Bike Skills, Adventure Race Skills, Discover GPS and Rope Skills for Hillwalkers. Courses are run with a maximum of 6 students per coach. BMC members receive a 10% discount off all skills courses and guided adventures. Just provide your BMC membership number at time of booking. Normal booking terms and conditions apply. For more information please visit www.astoundingadventures.co.uk or call free on 0800 756 6999.

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

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