Why do people need mountain rescue? Mostly for very ordinary reasons. In England and Wales in 2025 the commonest recorded […]
Why Do People Actually Need Mountain Rescue? What the 2025 Figures Say Read Post »
Everyone’s busy this weekend, the forecast is good, and you’re sitting there wondering whether going on your own would be
Am I Ready to Walk in the Hills Without a Group? Read Post »
You’re coming down off the ridge, the light is going, and you do the maths on the last train for
What to Do If You Miss the Last Train Off the Hill Read Post »
Most people know you dial 999 and ask for the police. Almost nobody knows what happens next, and that gap
Mountain Rescue UK: What Actually Happens When You Call for Help? Read Post »
Summer is when most people decide to get on the hills. The days are long, the forecast looks settled, and
Summer Hill Walking Tips: How Warm Weather Changes the Hills Read Post »
Getting lost on the hill is one of those things every walker thinks about but nobody really plans for. And
What to Do If You Get Lost Hiking Read Post »
Every Easter, the same thing happens. The sun comes out, the days stretch out, and thousands of people who haven’t
Spring Hill Walking Tips: Stay Safe When Conditions Change Fast Read Post »
Most walkers assume that if they have a map, a compass, and a mobile phone, they are safe. The reality
Hiking Emergency Procedures & Survival Tips Read Post »
Here in the UK, we have an emergency text service. It was initially made back in 2009 for the deaf
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