Self rescue. Think so. Protecting abseils. I guess. Crevasse rescue. Maybe. Navigation. Hmmm. Take the guesswork out and make 2014 the year you go back to school, says BMC training officer Jon Garside.
Be safer on abseils Always use a prussik knot as a backup. Knot your rope. Simple. WATCH: tv.
thebmc.co.uk/video/how-to-abseil
Get out of crevasses Be honest: if you fell in a slot, would you ever get out?
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Look like a pro at belays Learn how to quickly and safely connect anchors together at the top of your climb.
www.thebmc.co.uk/climbing-outside
Really learn how to map read It’s all about the contours. Understand them and you’re most of the way there.
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Sign up for a first-aid course Would you really know what to do if someone took a serious fall in front of you? A first-aid course could be the ultimate life-saver. Many exist, but find one specially designed for climbers, walkers and mountaineers.
Become avalanche aware Don’t become a statistic: learn how to assess avalanche hazards in the British hills.
www.sais.gov.uk
P Do you know what to do now? Liv Sansoz falls into a crevasse on the Col du Midi, Chamonix, France.
Supercharge your skills It’s never been easier and more affordable to get on a skills course. Whether you’re after transitioning to outdoor climbing or learning essential hill skills, we’ve got a course for you.
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