TOO many climbers are risking their lives by going to the hills without having the most basic navigational skills and relying instead on their smartphones, police have warned.
TOO many climbers are risking their lives by going to the hills without having the most basic navigational skills and relying instead on their smartphones, police have warned.
DAUNTING: Climbers are being warned that navigational skills are crucial and that they cannot rely on smartphone apps as they take to the hills. Picture: Colin Mearns
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David Ross Highland Correspondent
Climbers have been told to ensure they are properly prepared after a group of 14 people had to be rescued from Ben Macdui in the Cairngorms.
They became disorientated in fog on Monday evening and three mountain rescue teams and a rescue helicopter from the navy were all required to help them.
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