Category Archives: Mountain Rescue

SARDA

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Mr M Tennant

I had a busy and enjoyable weekend helping the great folks at SARDA – the Search and Rescue Dogs Association – with their monthly training.  Basically it involves settling down on a hillside somewhere with a bivvy bag, a book … Continue reading →

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Tweed Valley MRT Mountain Challenge

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Mr M Tennant

  I meant to blog this the day after it all happened, but as per the last post, just been too busy! Every year, Tweed Valley MRT ( our nice neighbours) hold a 24 hour Mountain Challenge, and boy is … Continue reading →

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Winter Skills

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Mr M Tennant

Well, things are slowly getting back to normal after the winter skills in the Cairngorms . On Saturday, we had a fantastic opportunity to go out with members of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service and learn how they predict and … Continue reading →

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Interactive teaching and learning

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Mr M Tennant

Well, a busy day today! Between trying to mark Higher prelims, second year tests, third year homework and pack for the weekend (rescue team winter skills weekend in Aviemore!), I have finally started writing the material for an internal CPD … Continue reading →

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Just for fun

Posted on February 21, 2006 by Mr M Tennant

If you’ve ever wondered what being in a Mountain Rescue Team is like, play the game… http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/rockface/game/index.shtml

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