Making the decision to call Mountain Rescue can feel daunting. Many people worry that they’re wasting volunteers’ time or fear they’ll be criticised for getting into difficulty. In reality, Mountain Rescue teams would much rather be called to a genuine emergency than have someone wait until the situation becomes far more serious.

Spending time in the mountains is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, but even experienced walkers can find themselves in difficulty. A slip on wet rock, a sudden illness, an unexpected change in the weather or simply becoming lost can quickly turn a great day out into an emergency.