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Mountain Hardwear commits to continuing to kit out Lakeland felltop assessors
Outdoor brand Mountain Hardwear pledged continuing support to the three mountaineers who make daily winter trips to the summit of England’s third-highest mountain.
Keswick rescuers called out three times in eight hours to aid Lakeland walkers
A Lakeland rescue team was called out three times in one day to help walkers. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was first alerted about 11.10am on Wedne...
Two walkers rescued after darkness descends on Helvellyn range
Two walkers were brought to safety after getting caught out by the dark on the Helvellyn range. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly be...
Mountain biker rescued after injuring himself near Grisedale Tarn
A mountain biker was rescued after injuring himself in a slip on the Helvellyn range. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 6.35pm on F...
Discovery of 'Bear' on Helvellyn sparks hunt for owners on Striding Edge
The discovery of a mystery dog on England’s third highest mountain sparked a search for the animal’s owner.
Helvellyn walker dies in fall from Striding Edge
A walker has died after falling from Striding Edge on England’s third-highest mountain. The 71-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in the incide...
Walkers and mountain biker rescued in busy three-day period for Patterdale team
A Lake District rescue team was called out four times in three days to aid three walkers and a mountain biker in separate incidents.
Rescuers welcome Helvellyn's Julia Bradbury TV boost but caution winter visitors
A rescue team has welcomed the increase in popularity of a Lake District mountain following its television vote as top peak in Britain.
Rescuers voice concerns after two further incidents on wintry Lakeland mountains
Rescuers were called out to two incidents where outdoor enthusiasts were injured in falls on wintry Lake District mountains.
Helvellyn walkers rescued after getting stuck on Striding Edge
Two walkers had to be rescued after getting stuck on Striding Edge. The couple from Skelmersdale in Lancashire became cragfast on the ridge and cal...
Walker rescued after getting lost in 60mph winds on wintry Helvellyn
A walker was rescued after getting lost in high winds and wintry conditions on England’s third-highest mountain.
Winter onset heralds start of Lakeland felltop assessors' daily Helvellyn ascents
The first day of December marks the start of meteorological winter and it also means shifts begin for one of the country’s most unusual seasonal jobs.
Charge your phone before you head for the hills, advise Lake District rescuers
Rescuers reminded walkers that charging their mobile phones before they set off on a trip to the hills is a sensible precaution.
Rescuers' weather forecast plea after Lakeland campers awake to mist-covered fell
A Lake District rescue team pleaded with the public to plan ahead and check weather forecasts after it was called out five times over the weekend, including three in one day.
Helvellyn walker injured in fall from Striding Edge
A walker was rescued after injuring himself in a fall from a ridge on England’s third-highest mountain.
Helvellyn felltop assessments extended as winter conditions continue
A vital service for winter hillgoers in the Lake District is being extended due to the stubborn refusal of spring to arrive in the mountains.
Walker airlifted from Helvellyn range after injuring herself in fall
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on a Lake District fell. The woman suffered a suspected broken collar bone in t...
Man dies in 200ft fall from Helvellyn in snow and icy conditions
A man has died after falling more than 200ft on England’s third-highest mountain. Rescuers were quickly at the scene on Helvellyn yesterday but w...