Cairngorm John by John Allen

Cairngorm John by John Allen

John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. in his mountaineering classic Cairngorm John, he shares stories of life and death, alongside discussions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs. A must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.

‘Indispensable to those who love the hillsThe stories it contains are poignant and full of emotion.’

* The Inverness Courier *

‘A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.’

* The Daily Record *

‘The twisting mix of sadness and wit are blended together with perfection. Kick Ass Day and the true meaning of TLC are the kind of priceless gems that we all need.’

-- Neil Woodhead * Mountain Rescue Magazine *

‘Cairngorm John portrays the human side of mountain rescue, clearly demonstrating the emotional roller coaster that's involved, as well as the camaraderie that exists within teams like Cairngorm Mountain Rescue.’

* TGO Magazine *

‘Allen’s book is an invaluable source.’

* Climber Magazine *

John Allen was born in 1942 in Knightswood, Glasgow. After graduating from Heriot-Watt University he spent the early part of his career in Edinburgh, in pharmacy. With his wife, Anne, and their two young children he moved to Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands to manage community pharmacies in Kingussie and Newtonmore. There John’s interest in mountains and mountaineering increased until, after the Cairngorm Plateau disaster of 1971, he joined the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. He became team leader in 1989, remaining in post until retiring from the team in August 2007. He was closely involved in well over 1,000 rescues and received an MBE for services to mountain rescue in 2001. His book, Cairngorm John, was shortlisted for the 2009 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature.

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ISBN 13	9781912240647
ISBN 10	1912240645
Title	Cairngorm John
Author	John Allen
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sandstone Press Ltd
Year published	2019-09-26
Number of pages	432
Prizes	Short-listed for Boardman Tasker Prize 2009 (UK)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.