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25th October 2019
Where are you statistically most likely to have an accident in the British hills and mountains? Sarah Stirling talks to Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District to find out which accident ‘black spots’ they repeatedly return to – and why…
1st August 2019
Live weather and conditions information is now available directly from the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). As part of the AdventureSmart initiative to provide clear information to help hill walkers and mountain users, this project…
13th June 2019
Author and outdoor instructor Kevin Walker looks at how to stay safe in thunderstorms
15th November 2018
First on the scene – how to handle emergencies on the hill, from potential incidents to what should be in your first aid kit.
2nd July 2018
Too hot for the hills? With the forecast remaining warm and dry for the coming week, Mountaineering Scotland have warned that hillwalkers in Scotland are facing an unusual challenge – not enough water!
3rd May 2018
Expedition medic Philippa Hardy takes medicine to the extreme in Arctic Norway, learning how to deal with cold-water immersion – by doing it herself
4th January 2017
The types of avalanche to be aware of, the warnings that the weather can give, tips from Mountain Rescue on risk avoidance and what to do in the worst case scenario
4th November 2016
Vital information to heed before heading out into snowy mountains
26th September 2016
Make sure you're going into the hills with the right knowledge, preparation and equipment
22nd August 2016
Dr Jim Duff and Dr Peter Gormly take you through how to deal with ligament, muscle and tendon injuries
21st June 2016
Heather Morning of The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, offers advice on avoiding accidents in the Scottish Highlands
