Winter Ready – Useful Links
Pre-Planning
Avalanche safety: https://beaware.sais.gov.uk
Avalanche forecast:https://www.sais.gov.uk
Frost bite – how to avoid it: https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/series/skills/frostbite_-_what_it_is_and_how_to_avoid_it-10272
Hypothermia – Essential Advice For Walkers & Mountaineers: https://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/skills/series/skills/hypothermia_-_essential_advice_for_walkers+mountaineers-8053
Calling Mountain Rescue: – https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/series/rescue/calling_in_a_mountain_rescue-9366
After the Accident – How to Get Found Alive: https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/series/rescue/after_the_accident_-_how_to_get_found_alive-15508
Planning
Forecast: http://www.mwis.org.uk
Met office: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/mountain
Strava avalanche layer in Maps (pro account)
OS App etc
Before You Leave
Register for 999 texting: https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/registering-for-999-text-services/
Tell someone:
- Where you’re going.
- Who you’re with.
- What time you’ll be back.
- When they should call Mountian Rescue.
Take with you
Kit List: https://winterskills.scot/winter-skills-course-for-runners-kit-list/
Simple Items That Might Save Your Life
Group shelter: https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/series/simple_items_that_might_save_your_life/group_shelter-15026
Map & Compass: https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/series/simple_items_that_might_save_your_life/map_and_compass-15104
Emergency Food and clothing
When you’re home and warm
Snow curious:
