BMC - Safety & Skills

Climb skills is a regular feature in Summit, the BMC magazine. Each issue two experts in their fields join forces to demystify a climbing skills topic. Read them all here:

	Climb skills 49 First Aid The basics that every climber should know. By Nick Arding and Guy Risdon.
	Climb skills 48 Your winter rack Get the right kit for the winter game. By Rob Jarvis and George McEwan.
	Climb skills 47 Performance bouldering Want to reach the higher grades? It's time to start training. By Katherine Shirrmacher and Adrian Baxter.
	Climb skills 46 Speeding up in the Alps Get a move on, you're not on holiday you know! By Baggy Richards and Steve Long.
	Climb skills 45 Building a belay You're at the top, now you just need do know how to build the perfect belay. By Ian Fenton and Neil Johnston.
	Climb skills 44 Technical Tools Choosing the right tool for the job. By James Thacker and Baggy Richards.
	Climb skills 43 Falling down How to fall off in control. By Jon Garside and Ian McNeill.
	Climb skills 42 Ropes and belay devices How to choose the right combination. By Jon Garside and Andy Perkins.
	Climb skills 41 Moving Together The dark art of moving together explained. By Andy Townsend and Twid Turner.
	Climb skills 40 Winter climbing An introduction fo winter climbing. By Jon Garside and Roger Wild.
	Climb skills 39 Sport climbing Sport climbing tips. By Jenny Woodward and Katherine Schirrmacher
	Climb skills 38 Sea cliff climbing Staying safe by the sea By Jon Garside.
	Climb skills 37 Abseiling Reach the ground safely. By Jon Garside.

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There are many other general safety and skills feature articles here in the Safety and Skills section of this site.

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Take a look at the Tech skills articles

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Take a look at the Hill skills articles.

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