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Winter Essentials and Avalanche Awareness

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We aren't all seasoned winter climbers well versed in self-arrest, assessing snow and weather conditions, axe and crampon work, placing ice screws, navigating in white out conditions or even working out what to take on a trip to the frozen fells and mountains of the UK and Europe.

Experience is a great teacher, as is seeking the services of a qualified climbing guide, experienced friend or going on a winter skills course.

The next best thing is doing some reading or even better watching the BMC Winter Essentials DVD. You can view a trailer of that instructional DVD at www.thebmc.co.uk

Avalanche awareness? Try this quiz at the Glenmore Lodge website:www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/avalanche


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