Force of Nature

Tempted by Adventure? Find Out More...

Expert Profiles

Friday 12 December 2008

If you plan to go head to head with nature, do your research first.

 

British Mountaineering Council Exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of UK climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers. The site features advice on getting started and where to find local clubs and amenities throughout the UK.

The McKinley Health Centre - Frostbite Useful web page with advice for climbers on how to prevent frostbite. There's a comprehensive list of items of clothing that should be used.

Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment Canadian website dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hypothermia in all environments and scenarios.

The Met Office News and up-to-the-minute UK and world weather reports and forecasts. The site also offers excellent educational resources and observation data, including webcams at several UK sites.

Mount McKinley Information and lots of links on this web page, plus photographs of the Alaskan mountain range.

The Mountain Institute International non-profit organisation dedicated to conservation, community development and cultural preservation in the Andes, Appalachian, Himalayan and other mountain ranges of the world.

Altitude.Org An extensive resource on altitude written by qualified medical staff.

UK Climbing Tons of information for climbing enthusiasts from finding crags to weather forecasts.

Association of Sea Training Organisations Featuring information and links to major national and international organisations, this is a comprehensive resource.

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