We’re calling for people to help push the Chris Lewis support fund over the £1 million summit! Chris was gravely injured while rescuing two campers in the Lake District in breach of lockdown rules. Here’s how you can help. Read more »
Live weather and conditions information is now available directly from the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), thanks to a new innovative project from the BMC and various partners. As part of the AdventureSmart project to provide simple, clear information, to help hill walkers and mountain users make their good mountain day better, this ground-breaking project should help you plan your day and hopefully also reduce some unnecessary call outs to Mountain Rescue. Read more »
After a mountain rescue team warns against relying on mobile phones for navigation, we asked three mountain rescue team leaders around the country to share their very different opinions. Read more »
A dramatic promotional film by Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) hits touch screens today, showing real mountain rescue volunteers in action and bringing the reality of the work they do into the public eye. Read more »
The Autumn Statement contained good news for Mountain Rescue, the England Coastal Path and green space mapping – but as austerity continues, could sport funding be for the chop? Read more »
The rescue of Jasper the dog has prompted the public to give £24,000 worth of donations in less than a day to Wasdale Mountain Rescue - and counting. Great news, but the episode highlights wider issues around funding for rescue teams. Read more »
Representatives of mountain and cave rescue teams from across England and Wales are in parliament this week highlighting the breadth of rescues they carry out and the funding gap. Read more »
Mountain Rescue is performed in a difficult environment where weather, terrain and remote locations present physical challenges. John Ellerton & Jessica Bell discuss the issues surrounding administration of appropriate and effective pain relief. Read more »
The Board of Trustees for Mountain Rescue England & Wales (MREW) is seeking to appoint an External Trustee. Read more »
Mountain Rescue call outs are at a record high as a result of bad planning and poor preparation, with rescue teams being called out three times a week to help walkers who have forgotten a map. Read more »
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