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‘A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.’ – The Daily Record.

The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured, and in Cairngorm John he shares stories of life and death, alongside discussions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs. Allen's book is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors, whether as a casual hillwalker or as part of a mountain rescue team.

This latest edition includes additional photographs and new chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed in the early years of the twenty-first century.

Cairngorm John: A Life in Mountain Rescue 10th Anniversary Edition

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‘A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.’ – The Daily Record. The Cairngorm mountains in... Read more

    Publisher: Sandstone Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 26/09/2019
    ISBN13: 9781912240647, 978-1912240647
    ISBN10: 1912240645

    Number of Pages: 432

    Non Fiction , Biography

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    ‘A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.’ – The Daily Record.

    The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured, and in Cairngorm John he shares stories of life and death, alongside discussions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs. Allen's book is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors, whether as a casual hillwalker or as part of a mountain rescue team.

    This latest edition includes additional photographs and new chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed in the early years of the twenty-first century.

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