Incidents – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Broad Stand, Scafell – Wed 19th Apr 2017

We were called by Police about a walker who was cragfast somewhere in the Mickledore area. Once team members were on scene it was established the walker was on a ledge overlooking steep ground immediately to the left of Broad Stand. Access was difficult due to damp rock but eventually Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 7 years ago

Great Gable – Tue 18th Apr 2017

We were called by Police about 2 walkers who reported themselves lost from an attempt to climb Scafell Pike. Using SARLOC it was established they were actually on Great Gable above Kern Knotts Crag. Given relatively benign weather conditions overnight it was decided that it was appropriate to start a Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 7 years ago

Great Gable – Sun 16th Apr 2017

We were called by Police about a walker who was reported to have collapsed near the summit of Great Gable. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of his companions, he did not survive. We are grateful to the S-92 helicopter from Caernarfon who helped us evacuate the casualty from the mountain Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 7 yearsTue 18th Apr 2017 ago

April 2017

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Broad Stand, Scafell – Wed 19th Apr 2017

Great Gable – Tue 18th Apr 2017

Great Gable – Sun 16th Apr 2017

Eskdale – Wed 12th Apr 2017

Scafell Pike – Tue 11th Apr 2017

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Fri 7th Apr 2017