Basecamp Gets Own Web Page

Basecamp, the new Mountain Rescue Supporters' Group now has its own basic webpage where you can download a membership form and find out a little more information.

We told you about Basecamp a few weeks back, but briefly the idea is that you pay an annual membership fee which goes to benefit local MRTs across England and Wales rather than to a specific MRT.

So as, say, a London-based walker or climber, you can now support teams in all the areas you might visit. Equally friends and parents can support mountain rescue in the same way as they might support, say, the RNLI.

In return for membership, you also get quarterly copies of MR Magazine together with an enamel supporter's badge and a car sticker to promote your involvement. You will also be notified of events run by nearby teams, and given the opportunity to get involved.

Hopefully at some point online membership will be available, but for now take a look at www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/basecamp for more details.