The sun came out on our first training and social day of the year this weekend! The emphasis for the day was to decompress after our busy start to the year and focus on enjoying the day out in the stunning wilderness we are privileged to have access to.

We started the day with the principles of water crossings, then drove in convoy up to the hill where one of our members kindly demonstrated safety and applications of a High-Lift Jack.

Over lunch we ran through our updated kit list with a practical demonstration and discussed any changes.

To finish the day there was an optional rough/scratchy route back to base. The recent weather had taken its toll on a section of this track, whilst unexpected this resulted in an excellent teamwork opportunity. All responders got stuck in to ensure all our vehicles passed over the obstacle.

If you would like to join our team we are seeking more members to support us and our partners throughout the Highlands, particularly in the following areas: Caithness, Skye, Gairloch, Badenoch and Strathspey. Visit our website using the link below or contact us on facebook to find out more.

http://highland4x4response.com/2024-recruitment.html
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Photographs by: Stuart Elliot

It has been a privilege to support NHS Highland and all our partners during the January period of very adverse weather. The teams have collectively covered 1000's of miles over a huge area including Inverness, Aviemore, Ullapool and Caithness. Thankyou also to the Nurses, Care staff and all those we assisted for remaining in such good spirits making each callout a pleasure. 

''As a team we have been able to provide a service that has had such a positive impact for our Highland community. In only a few days we covered 2385 miles and transported tens of essential NHS staff to and from their place of work through challenging conditions. On some taskings the roads could be clear and quiet. Whilst on others our responders were met with challenging weather conditions such as blizzards, deep drifting snow, black ice, and stranded motorists in need of urgent assistance. Each callout was diligently approached regardless of how minor the task may have appeared. One such example comes from the team based in Caithness. Who were informed that transporting just one senior nurse meant that up to 50 hospital clinic appointments that would have otherwise been cancelled, could go ahead as planned, well done all.''  James Amos (Vice Chair)