(Note: incidents given with a number in brackets are officially reportable, while the others relate to standbys, event cover and incidents outside the team area at which team members were present) (04) 24th April, 2 hours 15mins A mountain biker had fallen from their bike on Hartley Fell. Initial reports were that he had sustained spinalContinue reading “2022 Incidents”
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Channel 4 show
A Lake District Farmshop is a four-part Channel 4 series celebrating Tebay Services in Cumbria, Britain’s most scenic motorway services and a uniquely different stopping point on the M6. The four programmes, starting on Saturday 8th July at 8pm, follow key members of staff and the Cumbrian farmers and producers who help to make theContinue reading “Channel 4 show”
Harold’s hair rescue
Harold Mason is a brave man. This Saturday morning May 1st, at 9am in Kirkby Stephen Market Square, he is entrusting members of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team with his first haircut for a year. He is hoping to end up with a simple and elegant No.2 cut, but with our lack of experience inContinue reading “Harold’s hair rescue”
2021 Incidents
(Note: incidents given with a number in brackets are officially reportable, while the others relate to standbys, event cover and incidents outside the team area at which team members were present) (32) 30th December, 5.5 hoursWasdale MRT asked for help in the search for overdue father and son on Scafell. (31) 5th December, 1 hour3Continue reading “2021 Incidents”
Our Summer newsletter is out
Despite the lockdown and ensuing restrictions, the team has had quite a busy few months, as people have been getting out and about again. You can keep up to date on our latest incidents on this website. We’ve also got a new newsletter for you. It’s got a report on Arthur Littlefair’s 50 years ofContinue reading “Our Summer newsletter is out”
Lake District teams receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team is honoured to be one of the twelve Lake District Mountain Rescue Teams jointly awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The umbrella organisation of the twelve teams is LDSAMRA (Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association),Continue reading “Lake District teams receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service”
Read our new newsletter
Although things have been quiet for the team lately, that may be about to change. A lot of thought and preparation has been going on behind the scenes so that we can deal with incidents safely. In the meantime here’s an opportunity to learn a bit more about the team and its members. Our newContinue reading “Read our new newsletter”
Covid-19: Mountain Rescue teams urge restraint
Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) has reported that across the country teams received a total of 20 call outs over the Easter weekend. This was much quieter than usual and many incidents were not hill-related. However there is some concern that newly reported police guidelines might encourage hill walkers to travel much further thanContinue reading “Covid-19: Mountain Rescue teams urge restraint”
2020 Incidents
(Note: incidents given with a number in brackets are officially reportable, while the others relate to standbys, event cover and incidents outside the team area at which team members were present) (21) 29th October, 4.5 hoursA couple walking near High Cup Nick called for help after getting lost late in the afternoon. Their phone positionContinue reading “2020 Incidents”
Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team 