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 Should it be impossible to go for help, the international distress signal (given at the front of this book) is six blasts on a whistle (and flashes with a torch after dark) spaced evenly for one minute, followed by a minute’s pause. Repeat for as long as necessary. The response is three signals per minute, followed by a minute’s pause.

Remember …

There is no free mountain rescue service in the Alps such as we have in the UK, and costs incurred by an emergency, including hospitalisation, are likely to be considerable. However, one of the benefits of membership of the Austrian Alpine Club (www.aacuk.org.uk – see Appendix C) is mountain rescue insurance in the event of an accident. At the time of writing (2013) the value of this is up to €25,000 per person.

Note, however, this does not provide a comprehensive travel or medical insurance and you are strongly advised to take out additional cover adequate to your needs. Read the small print of any policy with care, make a note of the assistance number to call in the event of a problem, and carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).