Hypothermia & Hyperthermia

Hypothermia - Too Cold

Normal Body Core 37.4 Degrees C


1. Shiver Start

2. Shiver Stop

3. Switch Off

4. UMBLES  (Stumble/Mumble/Fumble/Grumble/Tumble)

5. Drowsy

6. Unconscious  (28 Degrees C)

7. Cardiac Arrest (24 Degrees C)

Definitely By Step Four Above (UMBLES) You Are Calling 112 For Mountain Rescue

Being Too Cold Turns Into Hypothermia






Hyperthermia - Too Hot

Normal Body Core 37.4 Degrees C


1. Sweat Start

2. Cramp/Headache/Dizzy/Nausea

3. Sweat Stop

4. UMBLES  (Stumble/Mumble/Fumble/Grumble/Tumble)

5. Unconscious  (41 Degrees C)

Definitely By Step Three Above (Sweat Stop) You Are Calling 112 For Mountain Rescue

Being Too Hot Turns Into Heat Exhaustion, Which Then Turns Into Heat Stroke/Hyperthermia



This is a simple partial guide, as a resource, for students completing our training courses. This is not to be fully relied on as there are in-depth sessions for prevention, recognition, treatment, evacuation of both hypothermia and hyperthermia.

Marie from Remote West First Aid runs our in-house REC First Aid Training and I highly recommend her. Nathan - Outdoors Ireland

Rock Climbing & Dawn Kayaking This Week

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Some recent photos from the work I have been involved in. Nathan - Outdoors Ireland

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The OI Golden Rules For Mountain Navigation!

The OI Golden Rules For Mountain Navigation!

1. Use The Five Ds (Direction, Distance, Duration, Destination, Description)

2. Handrail Features As Much As Poss

3. Have A Cut Off Point

4. Have Three Tick Off Points

5. Use Attack Points As Much As Poss

6. Always Set Your Map & Double Check It

7. Practice Your Map Memory

8. Hold Your Map Using The Thumbing Method

9. Primary Features Are Better To Use Than Secondary Features

10. Work In 500M Or 15 Min Legs