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rhb Mar 2020 6:43pm, 21 Mar 2020 1,399 posts	Quote Pin rhb lamrt.org.uk
flanker Mar 2020 8:05pm, 21 Mar 2020 19,043 posts	Quote Pin flanker This is going to be the new world for the foreseeable future. Where is Snarker Pike?
flanker Mar 2020 8:13pm, 21 Mar 2020 19,044 posts	Quote Pin flanker Apparently it's the lump on the S end of Red Screes. Clever things maps
K5 Gus Mar 2020 8:24pm, 22 Mar 2020 3,449 posts	Quote Pin K5 Gus Latest from Glencoe Mountain Rescue : IF you are uninjured, lost, benighted, you will asked to consider waiting until morning, and/or better visibility to extricate yourself. IF you are “walking wounded” you will be asked to consider extricating yourself from the mountain. IF you are seriously injured, and/or can not physically get yourself off the hill, we will attend. We will attend with the BARE MINIMUM of team members to complete the task, to subject fewer members to risk, which means your journey off the hill, in a stretcher for example or from difficult rocky terrain, will take longer and be less straightforward. Helicopter support will only be requested if a time critical injury is sustained ie head injury, femur, and pelvis injuries etc.
Totriornottotri Mar 2020 8:38pm, 22 Mar 2020 86 posts	Quote Pin Totriornottotri I hope that was followed with: consider this when going into the hills and ensure you are appropriately equipped.
Derby Tup Mar 2020 8:46pm, 22 Mar 2020 38,891 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Headtorcher this evening along bits of the YORM, Worth Way and Railway Children Walk ~ 6.8 miles and 800 ft + with wife. MRT not involved
K5 Gus Mar 2020 8:46pm, 22 Mar 2020 3,450 posts	Quote Pin K5 Gus Sorry, should probably have included the full post, rather than just the bit I did, here it is: In these exceptional times Glencoe Mountain Rescue must make some difficult choices. In these circumstances, as leader of GMR, my FIRST priority is Glencoe Rescue team members safety. My SECOND priority is to help stricken mountaineers. With that in mind, if you call 999 and ask for MR, we will address your call as normal, however... IF you are uninjured, lost, benighted, you will asked to consider waiting until morning, and/or better visibility to extricate yourself. IF you are “walking wounded” you will be asked to consider extricating yourself from the mountain. IF you are seriously injured, and/or can not physically get yourself off the hill, we will attend. We will attend with the BARE MINIMUM of team members to complete the task, to subject fewer members to risk, which means your journey off the hill, in a stretcher for example or from difficult rocky terrain, will take longer and be less straightforward. Helicopter support will only be requested if a time critical injury is sustained ie head injury, femur, and pelvis injuries etc. This is contradictory to everything we believe in, but I must look after team members in order for them to help casualties who really need it. Team members have; old relatives, infant babies, self employment stopped due to the COVID-19 virus and I will not risk their lives or livelihood. Also we must consider that WE may infect YOU! I would ask all visitors to the mountains to think very carefully about their actions, and to observe government guidelines on where to exercise in the outdoors, i.e. IN YOUR LOCAL AREA! The NHS facilities in the Highlands may not have capacity to admit you if they are otherwise occupied. Many Thanks for your understanding, stay safe and help us all stay healthy. Andy Nelson. Leader, Glencoe MR
Totriornottotri Mar 2020 2:13pm, 23 Mar 2020 92 posts	Quote Pin Totriornottotri Great post, I hope it makes some people think twice.
Derby Tup Apr 2020 10:22am, 8 Apr 2020 39,560 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Remember when we used to do this? vimeo.com
Totriornottotri Apr 2020 11:10am, 8 Apr 2020 179 posts	Quote Pin Totriornottotri Sobs. Lovely video.