Mountain Safety Adviser Work Priorities April 2008 - March 2009
The Mountain Safety Committee has identified the following work priorities to be carried out by the Mountain Safety Adviser - Roger Wild
Continue to promote safety issues to the hillgoing public with articles and interviews by maintaining contacts with a variety of media. In particular, highlight the importance of basic navigation skills.
Complete update of Club Safety & Liability guidance and publicise to members.
Continue to update and expand mountain safety information on the new website including information about basic technical skills and safety issues.
Preparation, filming and completion of Hill Walking Essentials DVD.
Manage the Mountain Weather Information Service investment, provided by the Scottish Government, to ensure that quality and accuracy are maintained. Promote the service to participants in mountaineering (output monitored by Scottish Mountain Safety Forum).
Liaise with the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Statistician in the production of accurate records of Scottish mountain incidents.
Arrange courses and events for autumn and winter.
Navigation Courses in September 2008 (one day for 4 x 12 participants)**
Arrange and promote sponsored attendance by students at Glenmore Lodge / MCofS Winter Skills courses and Avalanche Awareness courses in January 2009 (if funds obtained).
Arrange and promote attendance by students at Winter Climbers’ Workshops in January 2009 (4 x 8 participants)
Winter Mountain Safety talks to clubs in October and November 2008 – especially university clubs.
Safety & Good Practice Seminar for university clubs in November 2008 (for 40 participants)**
First Aid Course for hill walkers and climbers in November 2008 (for 10 participants)**
Winter Skills Courses at Glenmore Lodge for members in January 2009**
Avalanche Awareness Courses for general public & members in January and February 2009 (3 x 8 participants)**
Clachaig winter lectures in February and March 2009.
Winter Skills Course for university clubs in February 2009 (for 72 students).
** Sportscotland - Smart targets mentioned on Investment agreement.