Unfortunately accidents do happen and so we need to plan for them in terms of equipment and procedures.
Club Equipment
- The Club has 5 emergency shelters and each walk will carry one for emergency use.
- There are 5 sets of Club Cas-straps available.
- The Club has 5 First Aid kits which are updated annually.
Composition of a Group:
- For group control and safety on the fells, a maximum of 15 walkers in a group is recommended – subject to the discretion of the group leader. The party may be split to achieve this, the main leader appointing a secondary leader and a “sweeper”.
- For safety on the fells a group minimum of 5 is recommended. Such small groups must include at least two persons who are competent with map and compass and the group must carry the maps for the walk and compasses.
Member Information
- All members will be provided with an In Case of Emergency Card which they must carry on all walks in the plastic wallet provided. Cards should be kept somewhere that is easily accessible in the event of an emergency e.g. in the top pocket of the member’s rucksack.
Members are requested to provide details on the card of any medical conditions and allergies and any medication taken, as well as the name and contact number of their emergency contact. This information will speed up any emergency treatment given by members of the group or by a Mountain Rescue Team in the event the member is unconscious, in addition to enabling speedy contact to be made with their emergency contact.
The Coach
The coach is always there at the end of the walk and so is the focal point when things go wrong.
- A duplicate list of the composition of each walking group on the day will remain on the coach.
- A copy of the route maps will remain on the coach.
- A list of the mobile phone numbers for members will remain on the coach.
