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"If I hadn't worn a helmet, I probably wouldn't be here now!"
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When planning a climbing or mountaineering trip it's always worth considering wearing a helmet. Read this Near-miss report to find out why:
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"It was a relative warm morning when I started to climb a route that I had done three times previously. I placed the 1st piece of gear on the right rope and got on the ledge. The 2nd piece wasn't that good but I knew there was a bomber cam just above on the next ledge but couldn't reach it from where I was. I stood up onto a sloping ramp and as I placed the cam and was about to clip the rope, my foot slipped off. As I fell past the 2nd piece it popped, then I hit the ledge which pushed me outwards. I hit the ground on my left arm just before my head hit a protruding boulder, resulting in a broken arm and elbow joint. My helmet buckled and I broke my glasses but I didn't have a head injury other than a couple black eyes. Mountain Rescue was called and I can't express my thanks enough for these guys!
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The accident would not have happened had I clipped the bomber cam or if the 2nd piece had been placed better, BUT if I hadn't worn a helmet I probably wouldn't be here now!! I replaced the helmet btw."
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The link to more close-calls and lessons to be learnt is in today's story where you can also submit your own.
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#helmetup #alwayswearahelmet 📸@ofmiceandmountains

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Do you like to climb hills, rocks, ice, walls or mountains? Yes?? Then listen up as here are a few of events for your diaries 📆
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For the walking fanatics among you we have the BMC Hill Walking Event heading to the Lake District in March and we have @maryannochota as our guest speaker! 🎤
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🏆Ready to jump back into the comp season? The 2020 national competition schedule has been released and it includes all the #bouldering #lead #speed and #paraclimbing dates!
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🎬 Here's your final reminder if you're planning on entering the Women in Adventure Film Competition as the deadline is looming! (Monday 13th) 🔔
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⛏ The Young Alpinist's Meet joint run by the BMC and the @alpine_club is returning to the Alps this March. There are some subsidised places up for grabs so check that out!
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👨‍🌾 Got green fingers? Next weekend get stuck into a bit of conservation at Horseshoe Quarry and Harrison's Rocks. Our Local Area teams are looking for enthusiastic volunteers keen to get stuck in! . ↖️ Today's story contains all the links to each event if you need more info!
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@gb_climbing @womenclimb @montaneofficial .
📸@alexmessengerphoto

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In a tight spot? We've got you covered this winter with 15% off our annual multi-trip European Alpine and Ski Insurance, offer ends March 1st! ⛷
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Catch the link in our bio! ⬆️
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📸@nadirkhanphotography
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#alpineadventures #alpine #skiing

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That’s it, we’re done for Christmas and heading to the mountains. We hope you are too! ⁠
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From local area festivals ⛰️ to international climbing competitions 🏆 keeping crags open to cleaning mountains of plastic 🚮 introducing young people to our fantastic world of climbing and walking 🥾 to supporting our incredibly talented GB Climbing Team 🏅2019 has been a special year for us and certainly a memorable one celebrating our 75th anniversary with you all the events throughout the year.⁠
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We've listed our reopening times in the link in our bio in case you need to get hold of us over the holidays!⁠
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So from all of us at the BMC, we want to wish you a merry Christmas! 🎅🏻 Have a good one!

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The event of the year for passionate hill walkers is heading to the beautiful hiking haven of Ambleside next March!
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Not to be missed at the Hill Walking Event 2020:
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TV presenter and writer of the outdoors @maryannochota is our special guest speaker 🎤
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A vibrant schedule of workshops and talks: stepping off the path, how to stay warm and dry and geology to name a few...🔦
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And of course the opportunity for some stunning walks! 🗻🗻
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Booking is now open. Head to our website or the link in our story for more details!
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#ambleside #hillwalking #lakedistrict

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Alpinism has now been added to UNESCO's list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'. But what does that mean?
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It will guarantee a commitment from governments and their associated bodies to preserve this rich cultural heritage, in France, Switzerland and Italy.
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The nomination will encourage a plan of action to work closely with climate change experts and further a reporting system on what the guides observe in the mountains. .
It bodes well to soon get the Mont Blanc Massif itself on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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It is also about remembering the past and aims to strength the shared responsibility for the protection of mountain spaces. .
The full explanation of what this high honour means is in today’s latest article on our website ↖️ Check our story!
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📸 @monica.dalmasso / UIAA
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#alpinism #unesco #heritage #mountaineering

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All you want for Christmas...are more mountain skills, right? 🎁🎄 We've just released some exclusive BMC member discounts you can get at National Outdoor Centre Plas y Brenin!
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You'll get very exclusive access to a new list of preferential prices on a range of @plasybreninofficial courses, with discounts of around 20% off the full price on Scrambling, Navigation, Winter and Rock Climbing skill courses. We'll soon be sending out an email to all BMC members with the price list so keep your eyes on your inboxes for that 📫📬
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There's also a load of new discounts on private instructor hire and BMC club days, so have a browse through the link in today's story for those! ↖️
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📸 @mattstygallguiding #plasybrenin #scrambling #mountaineering #navigation @bmcstudents

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We're pulling together climbers' opinions of why quarries are such a great place to climb. So if you're a quarry fanatic, let us know what's good about them in the comments 👇 .
📸 Vivian Quarry @alexmessengerphoto

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