In reply to UKC/UKH News:
I am disappointed that UKC is not keeping up to speed on this. Climbers (like me) are an anarchic bunch, who regularly flout the rules. But doctors (like me) and other health care professionals are trying to convey to the public that you need to stay at home. You may think that there is little harm in one or two of you heading to the Highlands, away from people and the risks of the virus. That's what generated Snowdon's busiest day last weekend. If you become ill (e.g. with coronavirus) is it fair that mountain rescue teams come to get you (because they will get called)? If you fall and end up in ITU, when we are taking over industrial complexes to create additional ITU space, is that fair? If your car breaks down on the way to the hill, are you going to leave it and walk away or call the breakdown people? Does the petrol attendant deserve to be exposed to your virus, which you may not know you have?
Mountain rescue teams, the Scottish Government, the National Parks Authorities are all crystal clear on this: NO MORE CLIMBING. STAY AT HOME.
UKC should have this as the first page you see.
If you want to keep fit do some press ups or better still carry some milk to the old people who can't go out.