Episode 22: Brecon Mountain Rescue

Welcome to a new episode of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast! In the latest of our special guest episode, Andy and Dave are joined by Martin and Dave from Brecon Mountain Rescue. They have over 55 years of mountain rescue experience between them that they share in this special podcast episode.  EverTrek is proud to be partners with Brecon Mountain Rescue for almost two years, donating every time someone books a trip and supporting this vital charity.    Join us as we chat about:    How both Martin and Dave became volunteers at Brecon Mountain Rescue and what the job is really like.  The humble beginnings of Brecon Mountain Rescue and the realities of going from a couple of calls a year in the 1960s to an average of two calls a week now.  Martin and Dave share the three things you need to do to stay safe on your treks - even if you think you know the route like the back of your hand.  The tech you need on every trek Why ‘easier’ routes can create more call-outs because of complacency Why they need to raise £55k a year to operate - even though everyone in BMR is a volunteer Brecon Mountain Rescue Projects and why these are much needed so the team can continue to help people in remote areas.  Why a dog can save your life (and help donations) Plus, why some of their rescue work doesn’t always take place in the mountains.    Find out more about Brecon Mountain Rescue here: https://www.breconmrt.co.uk/ Buy the buff from their shop here: https://www.breconmrt.co.uk/shop/ Donate through Just Giving here: ​​https://www.justgiving.com/breconmrt/donate Donate through Local Giving here: https://localgiving.org/donation/brecon-mountain-rescue-team?emb=mwjugVQ3M0 Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/evertrekuk/ And follow our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/evertrekuk