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Cairngorm John: A Life in Mountain Rescue 10th Anniversary Edition

First published in 2009, `Cairngorm John: A Life in Mountain Rescue` is universally recognised as a classic mountaineering book. Sandstone Press now presents a 10th anniversary edition which will include a substantial new section entitled `Ten Years After`, which will include chapters on changes to the helicopter service and the addition of drones, go-pros, apps, new means of transport to the mountain rescue service, and mountain safety.

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