The support team should keep a spare rucksack with the following inside: -

Map, Compass, Whistle, Emergency Food and Drink, Survival Bag, Notepad/Pencil, Spare Clothing, First Aid Kit, Matches, Torch (spare bulb/batteries), Mobile Telephone (not always guaranteed to function in mountainous areas, especially Scafell Pike and in Glen Nevis

Where possible two of the support team should be experienced and prepared to give assistance to walkers in an accident/emergency situation. It may be decided that the best course of action is to go straight to the aid of a walker rather than contact the mountain rescue team initially.

Any potential risks to either the injured or lost walker or the rescuer should be carefully considered before deciding your course of action.