Ensuring you're properly prepared is important at any time of year, but in winter it is essential to ensure a walk in the snow doesn't lead to a miserable day or even a life threatening situation. Here's Womenclimb's top tips to identifying hypothermia as you head out this winter, and how to deal with it should the unfortunate happen. … [Read more...]
Frostbite: Prevention and treatment
Recently, Anna Fedorova went on a BMC Mountain First Course. Here, she reports back from a session on frostbite prevention and treatment. What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a serious condition that can cause loss of tissue or even bone, so it's really important to be aware of the risks, signs, prevention methods and treatment … [Read more...]
What do you need in your first aid kit?
It is useful to carry some items to help deal with minor injuries when climbing. Emily Thompson, qualified Mountain Leader and Holme Valley Mountain Rescue team member, tells us what she would put in a first aid kit for a day out climbing or on the hill. Whether you're heading out alone for a day hiking or climbing for the with friends, it's … [Read more...]
What is Mountain Rescue??
If you live in an area of Britain with or near a national park the chances are you live in an area with a Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). Mountain Rescue is typically associated with areas such as the Lake District, Wales, and highlands of Scotland, but there are also teams operating in areas such as the South Pennines, Dartmoor and the Scottish … [Read more...]