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Cairngorm John

A Life in Mountain Rescue

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Cairngorm John

Written by: John Allen
Narrated by: David Monteath
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The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured. This special anniversary edition of his story includes new chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed over the last decade.

©2019 John Allen with Robert Davidson (P)2022 W F Howes
Climbing & Mountaineering Outdoors & Nature Sports

Critic Reviews

"The twisting mix of sadness and wit are blended together with perfection." (Mountain Rescue Magazine)

"Makes Touching the Void seem like a pretty routine day on the hill." (Iain Macwhirter, The Sunday Herald)

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