The umbrella organisation for Mountain Rescue teams across England and Wales, MREW, has launched a new website with a strong emphasis on safety and the voluntary nature of the service…
Uepaa! – New smartphone app could revolutionise mountain rescue
Whether walking in the Lake District, exploring alone in the Dolomites, or skiing the backcountry – Uepaa! is a new smartphone app that could save your life, and the lives of others around you. Walking or running in mountainous areas of the UK often entails covering large areas of mobile signal blackspots. Despite this, some of us still justify the …
New leader for Mountain Rescue team
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 …
Mountain rescue teams struggle to recruit new members
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 …
Penrith Mountain Rescue search for volunteers
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 …
Petition demands tax exemption for Mountain Rescue
An online petition has been created to encourage the UK Government to refund value added tax paid by mountain rescue teams when purchasing gear and equipment. Posted by Marc Goodwin, the e-petition states: “Currently Mountain Rescue Charities across England (and possibly Wales & Scotland) have to pay VAT on the expensive equipment which they need to save people’s lives. This …
Thousands raised for Mountain Rescue
More than £2,000 has been raised for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team thanks to the success of their latest fundraiser – the Oggie 8. 89 people took part in the Snowdonia based marathon last week, which saw runners and walkers from across the country scale eight 3,000ft peaks in a test of strength, stamina and endurance, while raising funds …
Ellis Brigham talks for Mountain Rescue
Ellis Brigham have organised two evenings of inspirational talks from a group of top adventure professionals, all in aid of Mountain Rescue and Smile With Siddy (a charity set up to support children with a rare form of cancer). Whether you’re into mountain biking, mountaineering, performance coaching, big wall climbing or photography, there’s something for you at one of the …