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Scafell Pike Summit

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Jun 2022

The Team Leader was alerted by Cumbria Police regarding a lone walker who had lost the path and become disorientated on the summit plateau and needed assistance. Phonefind was used once again to gain an accurate location and then he was directed back to the summit, where he quickly met Read more…

By John Bamforth, 11 hours ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 6th Feb 2022

A call was received about a walker who had sustained an ankle injury and was unable to walk. The location was virtually at the top of Scafell Pike. Given the very considerable risk of severe hypothermia in the conditions – bitterly cold and extremely high winds, Wasdale team responded, with Read more…

By John Bamforth, 5 months5 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Mon 25th Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about a walker with a medical issue. GNAAS attended and the casualty was able to walk down with assistance, with the crew and team members. Keswick MRT were able to locate the car at Seathwaite and ask the driver to drive round to Brackenclose Read more…

By John Bamforth, 8 months8 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Wed 6th Oct 2021

The team responded to two separate serious incidents and tragically they both happened on Wednesday 6th October. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the two walkers who sadly lost their lives and also to the members of the public that were involved. This is the second of Read more…

By John Bamforth, 8 months8 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Oct 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police regarding a walker who had split up from his family near the summit of Scafell Pike and failed to make it back to Wasdale valley. The police received a further message a little after 5pm to say he was safe and at the Woolpack Read more…

By John Bamforth, 8 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 6 walkers lost near the top of Scafell Pike, one with cramp. Whilst gathering information, it transpired they had met up with a local walker and were walking down, so no further action was required from the team.

By John Bamforth, 8 months8 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Sep 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 8 walkers lost near the top of Scafell Pike. Whilst gathering information, it transpired they had met up with others and were walking down, so no action required.

By John Bamforth, 8 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Tue 14th Sep 2021

Two walkers were reported as lost on Scafell Pike. The team leader contacted them and the walkers reported that they had met some other walkers and were being guided down by them. The team was stood down.

By John Bamforth, 9 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 31st Jul 2021

We were alerted by Cumbria Police about 2 walkers who had got lost near the summit of Scafell Pike. The Team Leader was able to pinpoint their location using Phonefind and advised them to walk back up to the top in the hope of meeting other walkers who could help Read more…

By John Bamforth, 9 months ago
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