Thinking of planning an overseas trip without taking out insurance? Then be prepared to face the consequences… Read more »
If things go wrong in the mountains, what do you do? Chris Townsend explains the procedures you need to know but hope never to use. Read more »
It isn’t just winter that brings threatening weather to the British hills. Summer storms can be fatal – so what should you do to stay safe? Read more »
When mountain guide Phil Dowthwaite injured his knee ski touring in the Austrian Alps, he could have waved goodbye to the summer work season. But, thanks to the swift medical treatment he received through BMC Travel & Activity Insurance, he’s back up and literally running only six weeks later. Read more »
Mountain Rescue is performed in a difficult environment where weather, terrain and remote locations present physical challenges. John Ellerton & Jessica Bell discuss the issues surrounding administration of appropriate and effective pain relief. Read more »
Plan for the best, prepare for the worst. When travelling abroad, it can pay to ensure in advance that you know how to summon emergency assistance. Read more »
When the worst happens in the mountains it is important to have a plan. This article gives you some of the tools required to extract yourself and your party as safely as possible. Read more »
John Ellerton, holder and faculty member of the Diploma of Mountain Medicine and Medical Officer to the MRC England & Wales, looks at what you need to do in the event of a mountain incident. Read more »
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