Sea-cliff climbing essentials 3: Abseil, retreat and escape

Do you have the skills to access and escape from a sea cliff? Jay Jackson and Sam Percival show you how at Chair Ladder.

Trad climbing on sea cliffs is a very rewarding and adventurous activity. However, the dynamic nature of the coastal environment means additional challenges.

Tide and sea conditions can mean that the difficulty of a given route can change from day to day. Rock quality may be variable, fixed equipment unreliable and accessing or escaping from a climb can be significantly more complex than at an inland crag.

This series of films aims to raise awareness of some of the skills and techniques required to manage risk in these exciting, yet unforgiving, venues. We hope that you'll be inspired for your own coastal adventures!

Sea-cliff climbing essentials: a series of short films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors).

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Edited and produced by James Mann

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