Behind the scenes with Mountain Rescue

Join our new ‘Get to know mountain rescue’ course and discover who mountain rescue volunteers are, their vital role in the Scottish mountains, and how rescue operations unfold. Throughout this interactive session, you’ll learn about safety procedures, communication methods, and the step-by-step planning and process of a successful rescue. By the end you’ll have a clearer understanding of the teamwork and skills involved in mountain rescue and some of the key kit and equipment used.

The cost of this course will include a donation to Scottish Mountain Rescue. 

What you'll learn

  • How to call out Mountain Rescue 
  • Understanding Mountain Rescue Teams and resources
  • The rescue process
  • Basic first aid and care for casualties 

We cannot guarantee all skills will be covered, as we would like to cover things well, rather than rushing through to cover everything. 

Fitness Level 2

For people who are fit enough to enjoy days out on the hills and high tops, but would prefer to train on terrain that is not too physically demanding. 

Most elements of this course will be delivered on ‘track/path’, but we may have sessions off path.

Course dates & locations

Saturday 27 June - Arrochar

Bookings open soon.

Cost

£60 for Mountaineering Scotland members 

Not a member? Join us - Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer them at affordable prices compared to most commercial providers. (More about membership benefits)

Why become a member?

  • Your membership fee goes back into supporting the work we do including our skills and safety course program
  • You're protected with £20m liability insurance and up to £10k personal accident for your mountaineering activities
  • Save money on outdoor gear with some fantastic member-only discounts and offers with major brands and retailers
  • Keep up to date with the latest in our monthly members e-news
  • Be inspired by our feature packed members magazine, Scottish Mountaineer, with two issues a year in print or digital format
  • Stay in some amazing location for walking and climbing, with access to national and club huts
  • Get free registration with Mountain Training Scotland to help you on your journey to gaining qualifications

Booking conditions

To book onto one of our mountain safety courses, you need to be a member of Mountaineering Scotland and at least 18 years old when the course takes place. Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer you cheaper course prices than most commercial providers.

Please note:

  • Pre-booking is essential.
  • By booking a place on one of our courses, you are agreeing to our booking and cancellation conditions - please read them before you book.
  • Cancellations more than 4 weeks before the course date will incur a £10 admin fee per booking to cover admin costs.
  • If you cancel less than 4 weeks before a course date, we are unable to offer a refund or transfer unless we can find a replacement to take your place (£10 admin fee applies).
  • If you cancel less than 7 days before a course date, we are unable to offer a refund.

How to book a place on a course

To book onto one of our mountain safety courses, you need to be a member of Mountaineering Scotland and aged 18 or over. 

Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer you cheaper course prices than most commercial providers.

  • Mountaineering Scotland members can book and pay easily and quickly online in our members’ web portal. 
  • If you are not a Mountaineering Scotland member, you can join and book your course place at the same time quickly and easily online in our members' web portal. 

Please take a look at our useful course information for booking and cancellation conditions.