A near miss is maybe best thought of as something that did not result in injury, but very nearly could have. Almost abseiling off the end of a rope but stopping a few metres before the rope runs out could be considered an example. The long established Accidents in North American Climbing journal published by the American Alpine Club has provided a way for climbers and mountaineers there to share their experiences and collectively learn from them. The BMC system is for walkers, climbers and mountaineers. Some people may not find this volunteer-led initiative is their cup of tea, but since its launch two weeks ago, many have shared their stories, and hopefully learnt from those they have read.