In January 2018 mountaineer Élisabeth Revol’s rescue after becoming the first woman to summit Nanga Parbat (8,126m) in winter made headlines around the world. Tragically, Élisabeth’s climbing partner Tomasz Mackiewicz did not survive, and the world watched - and judged - in real time as the rescue effort unfolded. To Live is Élisabeth’s side of the story, and it’s a hard read….
Read MoreI met Gemma on an atmospheric day at Stanage Edge in the Peak District, UK. Emerging through the cloud I find her perched in the boot of her car surrounded by an array of old and new gear. Gemma is Training Coordinator at Rab and Lowe Alpine. It’s perfect for Gemma, as she explains...
Read More"Search and rescue is a year-round role, it’s a full time activity. I have to juggle to fit it with the rest of life. In winter when the dog is on duty, you take 24 hour shifts with a beeper system. On those days you have to be able to get in a car or a helicopter and go. If you’re in the supermarket shopping, you just have to run...."
Read MoreFjord is a big floppy Flat Coated Retriever, he’s the most loving dog, very adaptable, very faithful. He’s stubborn, playful and mischievous, very powerful - good all round qualities for a search and rescue dog...
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