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Mountain safety

Official Salvamont guidance — emergency numbers, wildlife, weather and what to do when things go wrong.

Salvamont is the official mountain rescue service in Romania. Everything below comes straight from them — read it before you set out, not after.

Mountain safety — Salvamont

Salvamont emergency number: 0725 826 668 ("0SALVAMONT") or 112

For wildlife, lightning, snake bites, calling for help and more — official Salvamont guidance, direct from the source.

Route planning, fitness, registering your trip — the official baseline for hiking safely in Romania.

Salvamont's code of conduct for anyone hiking, climbing or riding in the mountains.

What and when to eat and drink on a mountain hike, and what to avoid.

What to do if you come across an accident that isn't your own — official response steps.

0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668) or 112 — what to say, and why staying reachable matters after the call.

Bears included — how to avoid an encounter, and what to do if one happens anyway.

Immediate first aid, and — just as important — what not to do while waiting for help.

How to read the risk, where not to stand, and how long to wait after the last thunder.

What happens once a helicopter is called, and how to help the crew find and reach you.

Official safety guidelines specific to downhill riding.

Ten basic rules for skiing safely on marked slopes.

A downloadable tool for evaluating avalanche risk before a winter route.