Just because your on scafell doesn't mean you've got anymore chance of an accident there than slipping off a stile at lower level? accidents tend to happen when you least expect them!
Quote Originally Posted by noel View Post
Agreed. In this instance it's a "should" "as appropriate". Which to me implies a sliding scale from "probably won't need to" to "definitely should".

I think this approach is sensible and reflects the range of potential for issues arising. It would be reasonable to expect a marshall on top of Scafell to have some kit. But not someone standing next to a low-lying path in the peak district pointing people over a stile.