Search and rescue members patrolling the central highlands have assisted 150 people during their first week serving the area, reports the National Broadcasting Service. Searchers are stationed in the central highlands in July and August to assist travellers crossing Iceland’s barren interior.
Guðbrandur Örn Arnarson, who works for Landsbjörg (Iceland Association for Search and Rescue), stresses that people travelling into Iceland’s interior need to stay informed and plan according to weather.
Read more:Make your trip to Iceland a safe one with a little pre-planning
“The highland roads are only meant for vehicles equipped with 4×4. One day of heavy rain can turn roads into muddy, impassable quagmires. People need to use common sense and plan accordingly. Towing a damaged vehicle back to town is extremely costly and labour consuming.”
There are around one hundred search and rescue teams operating all over Iceland. The organisations are all non-profit and volunteer-based and rely solely on public funding and donations.
Please note: If you plan to hike in remote areas, leave a detailed travel plan on the website safetravel.is. Seek information on the area before you set off. Keep up-to-date on road conditions by visiting the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s website and follow the weather forecast diligently.
Search and rescue members patrolling the central highlands have assisted 150 people during their first week serving the area, reports the National Broadcasting Service. Searchers are stationed in the central highlands in July and August to assist travellers crossing Iceland’s barren interior.
Guðbrandur Örn Arnarson, who works for Landsbjörg (Iceland Association for Search and Rescue), stresses that people travelling into Iceland’s interior need to stay informed and plan according to weather.
Read more:Make your trip to Iceland a safe one with a little pre-planning
“The highland roads are only meant for vehicles equipped with 4×4. One day of heavy rain can turn roads into muddy, impassable quagmires. People need to use common sense and plan accordingly. Towing a damaged vehicle back to town is extremely costly and labour consuming.”
There are around one hundred search and rescue teams operating all over Iceland. The organisations are all non-profit and volunteer-based and rely solely on public funding and donations.
Please note: If you plan to hike in remote areas, leave a detailed travel plan on the website safetravel.is. Seek information on the area before you set off. Keep up-to-date on road conditions by visiting the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s website and follow the weather forecast diligently.
