Helping Out. Sunday 12th Feb.
Emma, Carly & Jill were back for a 2nd visit this winter, with friend Polly standing in for Chloe (doing something boring like the Annapurna trek!).
Spectacular backdrop to the climb.
They climbed the long N.E. ridge of Sgurr a Bhasteir with Matt and put crampons on fairly early to deal with the frequent snow patches.
Polly in crampons for the 1st time
As the team headed in towards Bealach na Lice a whistle was heard coming from Fionn Choire
Matt pointing ou the views just before the whistle was heard.
The main casualty had fallen at least 200ft, sustained a broken leg and a head injury with the partner also suffering from cuts in a tumble. Matt took control of the situation but, as with any serious incident, the rescue took a long time to happen.
Stornaway Coastguard chopper arrives
The Buckley team helped out & kept themselves warm until the helicopter had finished eventually needing headtorches for the final hour of descent.
Torchlit finish
Not a situation that anyone ever wants but, equally, I’m sure we would all appreciate the level of help given if we’re ever unfortunate enough to have an accident ourselves.
