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British Mountain Guides
Climbing Safely
"An important part of learning to climb is developing the art of balancing the skills you have available against the challenges provided by the climb. That the sport involves a level of risk is an integral part of the activity, so it is important for an individual's enjoyment of climbing to identify a personally-acceptable level of risk"? Extract from BMC New Climbers Booklet.
The BMC Participation Statement: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Despite this statement and the obvious risks part of the satisfaction of climbing is acting sensibly, managing risk and trusting your companions. As a result climbing actually has a good safety record in comparison to the vast number of participants.
It's definitely worthwhile:
"Learning the skills of "˜first aid'.
"Knowing how to seek help from the emergency services if you need it. In the peak district climbing accidents are often dealt with by local Mountain Rescue Teams.
"Seriously consider wearing a helmet, they have saved more than a few people from more serious injury.
In the event of an accident requiring the assistance of Mountain Rescue:
Dial 999 and ask for "˜POLICE - MOUNTAIN RESCUE'
Note: All mountain rescue incidents in the Peak District area fall under the responsibility of Derbyshire Constabulary. If in any doubt request Derbyshire Police Operations Room.
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