Training
Crag Training
Realistic conditions (wet, windy and going dark) for crag training in Eskdale saw the team practice ropework principles, personal safety and a pick-off rescue.
Training
Information about team training
Training
Congratulations to the ‘Class of 21’
Huge congratulations to our ‘Class of ‘21’ probationary members who successfully completed a mock callout this morning as their last training exercise. Following a great morning on the fell in the sunshine in Mosedale they returned to base for a richly deserved buffet. They are now full team members. Joining Read more…
Training
Stretcher Training
Monday’s team training was a practical exercise. We removed a stretcher from a tricky position at the base of a crag, then transferred onto the stretcher wheel when we reached easier ground below. These are core skills for us and it is good to train with a few rucksacks so Read more…
Training
Winter Training
The team have just enjoyed an excellent long weekend in the Scottish Highlands carrying out Winter skills training. The course was attended by both experienced team members and probationary members. Despite some challenging Scottish winter conditions, lots of new skills were acquired and existing skills refreshed and improved. A great Read more…
Training
2022 Probationer Intake
Last week we were delighted to welcome our new probationary intake at their first full team training session. We walked through a callout in ‘slow time’ from the initial 999 call to the debrief and restocking of vehicles. We wish them all the best and thank them in advance for Read more…
Training
Winter Team Training
Last Monday’s training covered putting on snow chains ready for winter. This weekend’s weather proved their use as several mountain teams had vehicles out in snow. Also we tested out our new wheel from Lyon Equipment to good effect!
News
Probationary Members Training
In August, this year’s probationary team members are around half way through their 12 months of training and we have already started our campaign to recruit next years probationers. The closing date for applications is the 31st August. If this is something you might be interested in then please have Read more…
News
Swift Water Training Weekend in Bala
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team have a specialist capability for Flood and Swift water Rescue. This consists of a dozen trained and accredited ‘technicians’ who are responsible, together with other MRTs and partner agencies for responding to flooding and water related incidents. MRTs have made a significant contribution in responding both Read more…
News
Video – Crag Practice at Stanley Gill
A video of our crag skills training session at Stanley Gill, Eskdale on Sunday 22nd April.
News
Training with COMRU – 18th March 2012
On Sunday 18th March a Wasdale MRT representative attended a training session with Cumbria Ore Mines Rescue Unit (COMRU) at Knockmurton Iron Mine (No 9 Vein workings) at Lamplugh. Topics covered included: Surface practice of hauling systems using 3, 5 and 9 way pulley systems Pitch bolting – identification of Read more…
News
Winter Training on Scafell – 12th February 2012
The low cloud led to the cancellation of the planned helicopter practice with HMS Gannet on Sunday However, 13 team members took advantage of the conditions to brush up their winter skills. Whilst it was a warm day and the snow was beginning to soften there was plenty of ice Read more…
News
Bankside Training – River Derwent – 20 Nov 11
A video and pictures from a backside training session on the river Derwent.
News
Swift Water Rescue Training
The Team were successful with a grant application for £12,500 of rescue equipment – to try out the gear an exercise was held on the river Esk at Trough House Bridge which was filmed by ITV Border along with BBC Radio Cumbria interviews. The team now has 2 x six person Read more…
Training
Training Over The River Esk – Monday 4th July 2011
Last Monday the team practised evacuating a casualty from a gorge or gully using a cableway. This involves setting up a rope system to manoeuvre a stretcher from one side to the other whilst also being able to raise and lower the stretcher. This post contains a fifteen minute video of the exercise.
Training
Diamond Crag Practice – Sunday 13th March 2011
Nearly twenty team members spent their Sunday practicing crag rescues at Diamond Crag in Eskdale. This was the first opportunity for many team members to use the new MPD lowering devices and practice important crag skills.