MOUNTAINEERING SAFETY ARTICLES

Hillwalking Destinations

YDYCH CHI’N BWRIADU MYND I FYNY’R WYDDFA Y GAEAF HWN? PARATEWCH

Mae’r BMC yn annog unrhyw un sy’n anelu i ddringo mynydd uchaf Cymru yn y gaeaf i baratoi yn iawn.

05 Rhag
3 min read

Hill Walking Articles

Get to know British weather on the Hills

Hill walking in the UK presents unique challenges due to the country’s varied and often unpredictable weather. Hill walkers should be aware of all the elements you may come across.

01 Ebr
4 min read

Hill Walking Articles

Using your phone in the mountains

Smart phones are not just becoming popular for navigating in the mountains, they can be very reliable and used correctly are more efficient than using the traditional map and compass. However, there is still a requirement to understand a map and how the terrain is interpreted around you.

08 Ebr
7 min read

Mynydda Dysgwch Sgiliau

09 Ebr
2 min read

Mountaineering Destinations

25 mistakes to avoid when Scottish winter climbing

From the serious to the seriously funny, Greg Boswell, Uisdean Hawthorn, Ross Hewitt and other experienced Scottish winter climbers offer their top advice - on what NOT to do.

04 Gor
5 min read

Mynydda Dysgwch Gêr

First aid kit essentials for mountaineering

Do you carry a first aid kit in the mountains? We take a look at the essentials for any mountaineering first aid kit and how to use them.

04 Gor
10 min read

Cerdded Bryniau Dysgwch Sgiliau

How to stay safe on scrambles

Scrambling is sometimes described as the middle ground between walking and climbing - and for the higher grades in particular, you’ll need some basic climbing skills. Here's our guide to staying safe on the rock.

04 Gor
8 min read

Mynydda Dysgwch Sgiliau

How to choose your first ice axe and crampons

Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Rob Johnson explains the essentials of choosing and using your first ice axe and crampons for winter mountaineering.

04 Gor
8 min read

Cerdded Bryniau Dysgwch Sgiliau

How to survive a whiteout on the hills

In this guide, we share tips to help you navigate your way back to safety in the event of a whiteout.

09 Gor
8 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

Close calls: reporting incidents and near misses

The BMC Incident and Near Miss reporting system helps to promote reflection and effect behavioural change to reduce the potential for future incidents.

09 Gor
5 min read

Mynydda Dysgwch Sgiliau

10 Camgymeriad mae cerddwyr y gaeaf yn eu gwneud a sut i'w hosgoi

Dyma’ch rhestr o rai o’r camgymeriadau cerdded gaeaf mwyaf cyffredin a sut i’w hosgoi.

02 Awst
6 min read

Mynydda Dysgwch Sgiliau

How to be Avalanche Aware

In the winter hills you need to constantly make informed decisions, some of these relating to avalanche conditions. In this article from Summit magazine, Andy Nelson takes a look at avalanches in the Scottish hills.

07 Ion
8 min read

Hill Walking Articles

How to survive when lightning strikes in a storm

It isn’t just winter that brings threatening weather to the British hills. Summer storms can be fatal – so what should you do to stay safe?

01 Ebr
8 min read

Mountaineering Resources

INCIDENT AND NEAR MISS REPORTING

The BMC have an incident and near-miss reporting database and by adding your real-life account to the database you will help the wider community learn from your experiences.

Product Recalls

Read the latest industry product recalls.

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