q. wHAT DO I NEED TO PACK FOR A HIKE
A.
At a minimum:
Fully charged phone (and power bank if possible)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water and snacks
Map (paper or offline)
Basic first aid
Head torch
Q. WHAT IS THE EMERGENCY WHISTLE SIGNAL
Six short blasts, repeated every minute.
If you hear three blasts, that’s a response.
Q. HOW DO I CONTACT MOUNTAIN RESCUE IN THE UK
Dial 999 or 112
Ask for Police
Then ask for Mountain Rescue