Many clubs have equipment, which can be a valuable resource both for attracting new members, and to broaden the opportunities for existing members. Find out more about how to look after and manage your club safety equipment here. Read more »
Winter is coming! It's time for the hills and mountains to don their cloaks of snow and ice. Keeping a firm footing beneath you is essential at this time of year. Make sure you have the correct crampons for your activity, and that they are well maintained. Read more »
Do you know when to retire your climbing gear? Can you decide if any damage is dangerous or just cosmetic? Keep safe when climbing by making sure your equipment is up to the job, with the help of advice guides and videos from the BMC. Read more »
Should we continue to use pegs as semi-permanent anchors, or is it time to retire them from active service? Read more »
In a rush to buy the latest sexy, metallic equipment climbers often overlook the less glamorous side to their arsenal – the textile equipment such as slings and harnesses. Read more »
Life moves fast these days. With the increasing popularity of climbing, manufacturers are taking every advantage of the latest advances in materials and technology to make exciting new gear available each year. Read more »
For thirty years the BMC's Technical Group has been issuing safety advice and investigating incidents of failed equipment. Over that time a great body of knowledge has been built up and over 300 investigative reports have been written. Read more »
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