Product Description

Mountain rescue in the Peak District evolved massively over the twentieth century; there was no rescue service to cope with accidents that occurred in the 1920s and '30s, when walkers and climbers would try to navigate the uplands in severe weather conditions, although there was an RAF presence throughout the war years to deal with crashed aircraft. The mountain rescue service was not set up until 1964, following a fatal accident. This illustrated book chronicles the development of the rescue service into the efficient, streamlined and essential service that exists today, covering significant rescues, the geography of the area, the helicopters used by the service, cave rescues, SARDA dogs, and the in-depth training the service requires. Almost all of the photographs included in this book are previously unpublished and offer a fascinating and unique insight into the dramatic world of mountain rescue in what can be one of the harshest yet most deceptive environments in the UK.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #657009 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 130 pages

About the Author
Both Ian Hurst and Roger Bennett have first-hand experience in dealing with mountain rescue and contributed to the setting up of the rescue service. This is their first book.