{"id":1526,"date":"2023-03-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/mountain-safety\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T13:37:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:37:19","slug":"mountain-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/mountain-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice from Mountain Rescue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_69f2910d819360937faa156401f3e1f3\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/safety\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSafety\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/mountain-rescue\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMountain Rescue Guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAdvice from Mountain Rescue\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Mountain Rescue\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2023-03-21T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">March 21, 2023<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t5 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1742\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mountain Rescue Volunteers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e.jpg 1742w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/banner-for-mountain-rescue.9d8ae934d462e481630c157591494c1e-1376x458.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1742px) 100vw, 1742px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_3db8499ca0b5fbe77648726555e83e1a\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay safe in the outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain Rescue England and Wales share their expert advice to help you stay safe outdoors. Find out how to plan ahead, stay safe on the hills and how to call Mountain Rescue in an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 47 mountain rescue teams across England and Wales and about 3,500 Mountain Rescue volunteers. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone needing assistance on the hills. The service is free to the casualty and teams rely on public donations and fundraising. You can find out about ways to support them on the national website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountain.rescue.org.uk\">https:\/\/www.mountain.rescue.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2023%20Blog\/mountain-safety-mountain-rescue-team.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mountain Rescue Volunteers\">\n        \n        <p>Mountain Rescue Volunteers<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In an emergency, contact Mountain Rescue by ringing 999 or 112 and ask for the Police. Then ask for Mountain Rescue and the Police will call them out. You will need to provide your location and a grid reference is recommended \u2013 there are apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-locate\/\">OS Locate<\/a>,&nbsp;to give you that but a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/paper-maps\/\">paper map<\/a> is the reliable option that doesn\u2019t need batteries or charge.&nbsp;<br>Remember, do NOT change position until contacted by Mountain Rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201cIn an emergency, ring 999 or 112, ask for police and then ask for Mountain Rescue.\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, now you know how to call out Mountain Rescue, but you\u2019ll have a much better day if you plan ahead and can keep yourself and your party safe. Set out well-prepared for whatever you plan \u2013 mentally and physically, as well as kit-wise. #BeAdventureSmart and make your good day better.<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/paper-maps\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2023%20Blog\/mountain-safety-mountain-rescue-papermap.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"OS Explorer Map\">\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>You can always rely on a paper map<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you set out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charge your phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many accidents occur towards the end of the day when both you and your phone are low on energy. Register your phone with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencysms.net\/\">emergencysms.org.uk<\/a> and consider keeping one phone in your group for emergencies. Make sure you can use your phone for what only a phone can do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your route carefully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the time of year, terrain and the nature of your trip and choose your route accordingly. Think about the weaker members of your group and consider alternatives in case of tiredness or bad weather. Remember: mountains are major undertakings and in winter, it gets&nbsp;dark early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2023%20Blog\/mountain-safety-mountain-rescue-snow.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Rescue in snow\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Always check the weather forecast <\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check weather and conditions online via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk\/\">Weatherline<\/a> (for the Lake District), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwis.org.uk\/\">MWIS<\/a> (mountain weather information across the UK), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metoffice.gov.uk\/\">Met Office<\/a> (general weather), and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sais.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS)<\/a>&nbsp;(for avalanche conditions in Scotland).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave details of your route plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Include start and finish points, estimated time of return, any planned alternatives and contact details \u2014 and leave your note in a reliable place in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Out on the hills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep an eye on the weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be prepared to turn back if conditions turn against you, even if this upsets a long-planned adventure. The hills will always be there and you want to be enjoying them for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quote\">\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-top.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t<div class=\"quote-container\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"container\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/orange-quote.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    \t\t\t<p>\u201cBe prepared to turn back if conditions turn against you, even if this upsets a long-planned adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/quote-background-bottom.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep the party together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow the slowest in the party to determine the pace and take special care of the youngest, weakest and least knowledgeable in dangerous places and on your descent as they get tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2023%20Blog\/mountain-safety-mountain-rescue-onthehill.jpg\" alt=\"two hikers in the mountains\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Always stick together<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink plenty and eat well through the day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start and throughout the day, keep your energy levels high to get the most out of your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch for signs of hypothermia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Disorientation, confusion, shivering, tiredness, pale complexion and loss of circulation in hands or toes. Children and older people are especially susceptible so be aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And, if you go out alone\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware of the extra risk. Let people know your route and when you expect to finish and then stick to it as far as you can. If your plans change, let them know that too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2023%20Blog\/mountain-safety-mountain-rescue-emergancy.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mountain Rescue in action\">\n        \n        <p>Mountain Rescue in action<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In case of an emergency <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make a note of all relevant details:<\/strong> Location; name, gender and age of casualty; nature of injuries or emergency; number of people in the party; your mobile phone number.&nbsp;Dial 999 or 112. Ask for \u2018Police\u2019 then \u2018Mountain Rescue\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you tell the operator that you wish to speak to the Police. Give all your prepared details of the incident. <strong>Do NOT change your position<\/strong> until contacted by the rescue team. If you have to make a further 999 call, repeat this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have hearing or speech difficulties, you can contact the 999 emergency services by text. You will only be able to use this service if you are registered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencysms.net\/\">emergencySMS<\/a> first. Register now \u2013 don\u2019t wait for an emergency! Text \u2018register\u2019 to 999 and follow the instructions. In an emergency, contact the emergencySMS service by texting 999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to take with you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\tSuitable clothing and footwear including spare clothing, hat and gloves \u2013 even in summer as it\u2019s colder and could be windier on the tops.<br>\u2022\tAmple food and water for the day ahead \u2013 even in cool weather, it\u2019s easy to get dehydrated.<br>\u2022\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/paper-maps\/explorer-maps\/\">Map<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/gps-navigation\/compasses\/\">compass<\/a>, mobile phone, torch and spare head torch. And a whistle. And possibly a power pack for your phone too.<br>\u2022\tAt least one member of the party should have a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/gps-navigation\/gps-watches\/\">watch<\/a>.<br>\u2022\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/equipment\/first-aid-safety\/\">First aid kit<\/a> including essential medication.<br>\u2022\tClimbers and mountain bikers should wear a helmet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/outdoor-gear\/equipment\/lighting\/\">torch<\/a> and whistle can be used to signal for help:&nbsp;Six good long blasts in a minute. Stop for one minute. Repeat. Continue until someone reaches you and don\u2019t stop because you hear a reply. Your whistle blasts may be a direction finder.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2023%20Blog\/mountain-safety-mountain-rescue-backpack.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"hiking backpack\">\n        \n        <p>Park smart for a day on the hills<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s all too much, just consider three #BeAdventureSmart questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Am I confident I have the knowledge and skills for the day?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do I know what the weather will be like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do I have the right gear?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s lots more advice and information for all sorts of outdoor pursuits at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresmart.uk\/\">Adventure Smart<\/a>.<br><br>Finally, Mountain Rescue England and Wales has an easy Fact File on its website that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountain.rescue.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Factfile6StaySafe.pdf\">download<\/a>,&nbsp;share with others and carry with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"MetaShare\">\n\n\t\t\t<button id=\"likeButton\" data-nonce=\"50b75bdf00\" data-postid=\"1526\" class=\"Button Button--default Button--icon likeButton\"><span class=\"likeButtonText\">Like this guide<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.4947 3.09742C8.5448 1.39335 5.66108 1.04464 3.42166 2.95804C0.999337 5.02773 0.647396 8.5134 2.56291 10.9783C3.29002 11.9139 4.70917 13.3196 6.07302 14.6069C7.45283 15.9092 8.82946 17.1399 9.50834 17.7411C9.51258 17.7449 9.51691 17.7487 9.5213 17.7526C9.58512 17.8092 9.66457 17.8796 9.74074 17.937C9.83194 18.0057 9.96286 18.0909 10.1377 18.1431C10.3701 18.2124 10.62 18.2124 10.8524 18.1431C11.0272 18.0909 11.1581 18.0057 11.2493 17.937C11.3255 17.8796 11.405 17.8092 11.4688 17.7526C11.4732 17.7487 11.4775 17.7449 11.4817 17.7411C12.1606 17.1399 13.5373 15.9092 14.9171 14.6069C16.2809 13.3196 17.7001 11.9139 18.4272 10.9783C20.3353 8.52288 20.0377 5.01032 17.5597 2.95074C15.2954 1.06872 12.4424 1.3927 10.4947 3.09742Z\" fill=\"#186571\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center MetaShareSocial\" aria-label=\"Share\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"X\" class=\"Button Button--default MetaShareSocial__button MetaShareSocial__button--x\" id=\"share-twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(-173 238)\"><path d=\"M18.9.75h3.68l-8.04,9.213L24,22.5H16.594l-5.8-7.6L4.156,22.5H.474l8.6-9.854L0,.75H7.594L12.837,7.7ZM17.61,20.291h2.039L6.486,2.843H4.3Z\" transform=\"translate(173 -237.625)\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"  class=\"Button Button--default MetaShareSocial__button MetaShareSocial__button--f\" id=\"share-facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(-89 238)\"><path d=\"M14.186,24V13.2h3.279L18,8.4H14.186V6.062c0-1.236.032-2.462,1.759-2.462h1.749V.168A19.34,19.34,0,0,0,14.671,0C11.5,0,9.508,1.989,9.508,5.64V8.4H6v4.8H9.508V24Z\" transform=\"translate(89 -238)\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"likeCount\" class=\"likeCount\">Liked by <span id=\"likeCountValue\">89<\/span> users<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<hr class=\"MetaShare__hr\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"MetaShareAuthor\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MetaShareAuthor__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Mountain Rescue\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mountain Rescue England and Wales share their expert advice to help you stay safe outdoors. 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