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03/05/2018
Hill walkers urged to treat long-lying snow patches with caution this May Bank Holiday 2018, says Mountaineering Scotland.
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30 things I wish I'd known before skiing my first couloir
02/03/2018
What 30 things should you swot up on before dropping in? Steep skiers including Chamonix residents Ross Hewitt, Tom Grant and Dee O'Neill, plus their Scotland-based cousins Pete Mackenzie, Blair Aitken and Hamish Frost, offer their top tips.
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HSE reviews climbing, hill walking and mountaineering provision
19/02/2018
BMC members are encouraged to submit their views on the review of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.
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Do I need crampons? Planning your winter walk
31/01/2018
Do I need crampons for a walk in winter conditions? There’s no definitive answer, but if you’re going for anything more adventurous than a winter walk on the beach, then the answer is: ‘Yes, probably.’
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