As most of you will know, the pandemic resulted in the cancellation of our 2020 BBMC. After careful consideration we feel that even by May 2021 it is unlikely that we will be able to hold the event.
We have, therefore, made the decision to hold a revised event in November 2021. It will be a scaled down event due to shorter days but should still provide a beautiful day out in the mountains. We will publish more information later in the year and entries will open in June 2021.
The BBMC is our major fundraising event and as a charity enables us to continue our life saving service and your support is greatly appreciated.
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Fund-raising Calendar 2021
The team’s fundraising calendar is back for 2021 is now out. Featuring stunning pictures of the Black Mountains the calendar helps raise much needed funds to enable the team to carry on its work. Calendars are available at a number of outlets (£10) or mail order (£12 inc. postage and packing).
Stockists are –
Trekitt, Eign Gate, Hereford
Crickhowell Adventure, Crickhowell (following current lockdown restrictions)
Skirrid Mountain Garage, Llanvihangel Crucorney (by the Skirrid pub)
You can order your copy on-line using the following link:
Big Black Mountains Challenge 2020 – CANCELLED
We have unfortunately decided to cancel the Big Black Mountains Challenge this year for reasons we are sure everyone will understand. All entrants will shortly receive an email, with an online form to process the refund of your entry fees.
Big Black Mountains Challenge – COVID19 update
To All our BBMC 2020 competitors,
We wish to reassure you that we are keeping an eye on the current developments regarding COVID19. Currently, outdoor events have not been identified as requiring cancellation, and there are a number of measures that can be taken to further reduce risk. However, in light of the announcements of Monday 16th to reduce unnecessary contact, in the coming weeks it may be necessary to postpone Big Black Mountains Challenge until later in the year or cancel this years event. The organising committee will continue to monitor the situation and will make a decision by the end of March. Please continue to check our website and social media accounts for further updates
Big Black Mountains Challenge 2020 – SOLD OUT!!!
This years Big Black Mountains Challenge is now sold out. If you are one of the lucky ones that got a place, we look forward to seeing you in May (fingers crossed for nice weather). If you missed out this year, entries for the BBMC 2021 will open next January.
Big Black Mountains Challenge 2020
Entries for this year’s event are…..OPEN!!!!! As usual there are three routes BUT ALL THREE ROUTES ARE NEW FOR 2020 and take in a different part of the Black Mountains!
There are only limited places available so as usual you need to book early to avoid disappointment
BBMC 2019 is FULL!!
This years Big Black Mountains Challenge is now sold out. Those of you who have got a place we look forward to seeing you all in May. If you missed out this year, entries for the BBMC 2020 will open in January.
Big Black Mountains Challenge 2019
This years event is selling out very quickly and there are already only a few places remaining. To avoid missing out on this years event book your place TODAY!
Entries for Big Black Mountains Challenge 2019 are…..Open!!
Entries for this years Big Black Mountains Challenge are now open!!! Just go to the BBMC page on the team’s website and click on the big red “go to on-line booking form” button and follow the links. As usual places are limited so to avoid being disappointed please book your place as soon as possible.
2019 fund-raising calendars
The team’s fundraising calendar is back for 2019! Featuring stunning pictures of the Black Mountains the calendar helps raise much needed funds to enable the team to carry on its work. Calendars are available at a number of outlets (£10) or mail order (£12 inc. postage and packing). Stockists are –
Trekitt, Eign Gate, Hereford
Crickhowell Adventure, Crickhowell
Skirrid Mountain Garage, Llanvihangel Crucorney (by the Skirrid pub)
Bookish, Crickhowell
You can also order your copy on-line using the following link:
http://paypal.me/lmrtcalendars/12
If you want to order by post, cheques for £12 should be made payable to ‘Longtown Mountain Rescue Team’ and should be sent to:
Calendar Offer, Longtown Mountain Rescue team, PO Box 120, Abergavenny, NP7 7WU
Enquires please email – calendar@longtownmrt.org.uk