SCOTTISH CAVE RESCUE
Assynt has some of the longest limestone caves in Scotland. The Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation keep equipment at the Assynt Mountain Rescue Base in Inchndamph. Assynt MRT train each year with the SCRO using the specialist caving equipment. Many team members are familiar with the caves in the area.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Technical rescues involving climbers or removing casualties from difficult ground involve specialist stretcher moving skills. All our team members are trained in rigging for stretcher removal. We will work with other neighbouring teams or attend national courses to keep skills and techniques up to date.
First Aid & Casualty Care
All our team members are trained in advanced first aid techniques, specific to mountain rescue incidents, this includes Casualty Care qualified members.
Before you head out..
Be safe when out and about. It is your responsibility to make sure you or your party are properly equiped and experienced for the conditions you are out in. Join a local club if you need to explore with others. Go and enjoy safely!
A map and compass and knowing how to use them are essential. Use a GPS, but always have the basics. Let someone know where you are going and when you think you will be back. Leave a route card and carry a mobile phone for emergency use.
If the conditions look bad - especially in winter - change your plans if need be. Check conditions using local weather forecasts such as mountain weather information service, or the Scottish avalanche service in winter.
contact us
AMRT Leader
Free Church Manse
Achiltibuie
Ullapool
IV26 2YG
Assynt Mountain Rescue. Charity Number SC049089