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Kendal Mountain Festival announces summer event

10th April 2014 | 0 comments

The organisers of the Kendal Mountain Festival have announced that they will be adding a summer event this July, in addition to the long-established festival itself which takes place in November. Kendal Mountain Festival – On The Edge takes place on 26-27 July in Langdale, in the heart of the Lake District. In partnership with The National Trust and based …

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Line-up revealed for Keswick Fest 2014

21st February 2014 | 0 comments

The programme for Keswick Mountain Festival 2014 has been announced, with a full line-up of outdoor activities, live music, expert speakers, adventure films and sporting events set to take place this Spring. Running from 15 – 18 May in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the four-day event will play host to climbing big name and high altitude …

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New leader for Mountain Rescue team

20th November 2013 | 0 comments

A mountain rescue team in Cumbria has a new team leader. Stepping up to the role is Dave Howarth, who replaces former leader Eddie Harrison as head of the Kendal Mountain Search and Rescue team.  Howarth thanked Mr Harrison, who resigned from the role after four years as head of the team, for his contribution and commented that he would …

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Mountain rescue teams struggle to recruit new members

29th October 2013 | 0 comments

Cumbria based Mountain Rescue teams are finding it difficult to recruit new members, with many of the county’s twelve groups expressing concern over their lack of resources. With an increase in call-outs of 26% during the last decade – 236 incidents were recorded in the first six months of this year, compared to just 188 in the first half of …

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Penrith Mountain Rescue search for volunteers

15th September 2013 | 0 comments

Do you have what it takes to be a mountain rescue volunteer? Penrith Mountain Rescue is on the lookout for new members based in the North-West of England to join their team. Covering the Lake District around Penrith and Carlisle, the Eden Valley and the North Pennines, the team are seeking outdoor enthusiasts who can operate on the hills in …

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Win a walk with Kenton Cool and Lakpa Rita

12th September 2013 | 0 comments

Would you like the chance to spend a day on the hills with Everest mountaineers Kenton Cool and Lakpa Rita Sherpa? If so, don’t miss your chance to enter the BMC’s latest outdoor competition. Four lucky winners will make their way to the Lake District on October 23 where they will join Kenton and Lakpa (along with the Sherpa Adventure …

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Marmot open Ambleside store

19th August 2013 | 0 comments

Earlier this month, gear manufacturers Marmot joined forces with retailer and expedition specialists Adventure Peaks to open a new outdoor store in Ambleside. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside is known as a hub for specialty outdoor gear and clothing, with thousands visiting from nearby climbs each year. But this isn’t just any outdoor store; above the …