We often remark in the team about “predictive training” and immediately following the first training session of 2025 on: Preparedness for Rescues in Winter Conditions we had a call-out with dusk falling and temperatures dropping, we were made aware of a solo walker on Cadair Idris reported as being overdue and uncontactable. Following initial enquiries by team call handlers, the team were put on standby. Fortunately shortly before deploying team members, notification followed that the individual’s car had been picked up by a local ANPR camera. This gave sufficient confidence that they were safely off the hill, and the team members stood down.
