Cairngorm John: A Life in Mountain Rescue

By JOHN ALLEN with Introduction from SIR CHRIS BONINGTON. 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. 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. Published by Vertebrate Publishing. Paperback. 400 pages. 197 x 129 x 32mm