Mountains by their very nature involve some element of risk and there will always
be those who are caught unawares. I've climbed the world over and seen rescue
services swing into action, in such cases some of those rescuers have been
paid professionals, others as is the case with our own Mountain Rescue Service,
are unpaid volunteers. They go out in all weathers in the service of all who
enjoy the hills and high places. The British teams are without doubt the best
in the world and I hope you will do all you can to support them in their work.
Chris Bonington, C.B.E