After thirty years as a mountain rescue volunteer, the author invites the reader to look in on forty-two of his search and rescue operations, some of which made international news. As a bonus, two more stories are included just for fun.Most rescue missions end successfully, though sometimes with a patient in need of medical attention. Some end sadly. All are interesting.These stories will give the reader insight into the world of mountain rescue, a world of dedication, effort, steep and snowy mountains, and often weather not fit for man nor beast. It tells of people who give of their time and talent to help those in need. It also tells of those who need rescue, sometimes because of sheer bad luck, sometimes because of mistakes others can learn from. Many of the stories are illustrated by photographs.