Call Out Mountain Rescue

"Call Out Mountain Rescue - A Pocket Guide to Safety on the Hill" takes the reader through preparation and route planning, what to take on the hill and how to pack it, how best to stay safe in the mountains and what to do if you have an accident. If you do hit trouble, there's a run down of the mountain rescue call-out procedure and how to relay the relevant information to the emergency services - plus a potted history of mountain rescue and some useful advice on publications, websites and organisations with which to hone your skills and research your trip before setting out.A6 and wirobound, with 150 full colour pages packed with information, this book is essential reading for the outdoor enthusiast.Published by Mountain Rescue (England & Wales), it is edited by Judy Whiteside, with a foreword from HRH Prince William of Wales.