The group will be provided with some resources and equipment (e.g. stretchers, radios etc) they can use, and then it is up to the group to work together and organise themselves in order to carry out the rescue. As with ‘real-life’ mountain and cave rescues, this will be a dynamic process, and the group will be continually updated with new information throughout the exercise as it arrives, some of which may affect decisions already made and the course of the rescue. This session provides a real and unique insight into the challenges currently faced by mountain and cave rescue teams throughout the UK.

Off-site activities include caving and climbing – two excellent examples of outdoor sports often requiring groups to work together to both overcome obstacles as well as provide encouragement and help to one another, in a unique and stunning environment. See our caving and climbing pages for more information.