UK: Mountain area forecasts YouTube videos
How to stay safe on the mountains — a video guide
The mountains can be a dangerous place throughout the year. The Met Office, in conjunction with the Welsh Assembly Government, British Mountaineering Council, Mountain Leader Training and Sports Wales, have produced a series of short videos on the skills you will need throughout the year and how to stay safe on the mountains.
General hill skills
General skills and training you need on the mountains throughout the year
Transcript (PDF, 108 kB)
Dealing with bad weather
What to do in the event of changeable conditions, poor visibility or high winds
Transcript (PDF, 102 kB)
Planning for winter conditions
Equipment and mountaineering skills required during the winter months
Transcript (PDF, 98 kB)
What to do in an emergency
Mountain safety — what to do in case of an emergency
Transcript (PDF, 107 kB)
Planning for summer conditions
Summer conditions — what to do in the mountains
Transcript (PDF, 74 kB)
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