WMRT in the media
Promoting safety on the hills with AdventureSmart UK on BBC Breakfast – 25 February 2023
Some further information on a recent rescue, and some good advice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDiZfnyxatY #BeAdventureSmart
Press Releases
Lone walker lost on Scafell Pike / Great End: A 24-hour rescue involving over 70 rescuers, 5 search dogs and 2 drones
Wasdale Mountain Rescue team were alerted by Cumbria Police at 18.26 hrs on Monday 20 February about a lone walker who had reported himself as lost on the ridge between Scafell Pike and Great End in the Lake District. Mobile phone reception was very poor, but a location was quickly Read more
Local Community
West Cumbria Home Education group visit
Earlier this week we were delighted to host the West Cumbria Home Education group at our base. Team members organised activities to demonstrate: key first aid skills and knowledge; map reading and radios; and the range of equipment in our response vehicles. We had a great afternoon and we hope Read more
Fundraising
Gosforth Amateur Dramatic Society (GADS) Fundraising
It’s not £208.20? OH YES IT IS!! Big thanks go again to Gosforth Amateur Dramatic Society – GADS for raising a great sum for us during their recent production of Cinderella. The generosity of Gosforth folk and beyond is much appreciated. We hope they had a lot of fun raising Read more