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Mountain expert warns: hypothermia still a threat despite modern clothing
A mountaineering expert has warned hillgoers are still at risk of hypothermia during the continuing winter even when wearing modern technical clothing.
Hypothermic woman rescued from Malham Cove
A woman suffering from hypothermia was rescued from a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out about ...
Five-hour rescue for walkers lost in dark on Langdale Pikes
Two walkers were rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on the Langdale Pikes. The pair called for help yesterday after they got into difficul...
Couple rescued from Brecon Beacons hillside after getting stuck in dark
A couple was rescued after getting lost on a hillside in the Brecon Beacons. Longtown Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday after the walke...
Hypothermic Scafell Pike walker improves after getting to lower ground
A walker who suffered hypothermia while tackling England’s highest mountain was told by rescuers to make her way to lower ground to get out of gale-force winds.
Hypothermia a risk on Scotland's peaks in August, says mountain expert
A mountain expert is warning walkers they face cold conditions on Scotland’s high peaks, despite it still being August.
Injured girl airlifted from fell on Scafell range
A girl was airlifted to hospital after dislocating her kneecap while walking on the Scafell range. The 14-year-old was with a school group at Calf ...
Joint winners Adam Perry and Kim Collison share the Fellsman spoils
One of the country’s toughest ultrarunning events finished in a tie for the first time in many years.
Injured walker airlifted from Sgùrr Dhomhnuill in Ardgour
A walker was airlifted from a remote Ardgour mountain after injuring his leg. The crew of a Royal Navy Sea King search and helicopter winched the m...
Teen rescued from Snowdon ridge in 90mph winds 'very lucky to be alive'
A teenager is ‘very lucky’ to be alive after he was rescued from Wales’s highest mountain in winter conditions and winds gusting to more than 90mph.
Whistle leads rescuers to lost Mosedale walkers in eight-hour search
A group of three walkers was found after an eight-hour search on the Lakeland fells. The trio called for help when they got lost in atrocious condi...
Airlift for hypothermic campers as 11 teens rescued from Lakeland fell
Three teenagers were airlifted from a Lake District mountain after suffering the effects of cold and rain.
Rescuer breaks ankle as teams called out to second Lakeland night incident
Mountain rescuers had to take to the Lakeland fells in the early hours of this morning, just three hours after getting back from a night-time incident in 80mph winds.
Hypothermic teen treated waiting for family to emerge from Gaping Gill
Rescuers were called out to the slopes of a Yorkshire Dales fell after a teenager began suffering from hypothermia.
Callout to collapsed Yorkshire Three Peaks walker prompts second rescue
Rescuers called to help a collapsed challenge walker on Yorkshire’s highest mountain discovered a second walker in difficulties.
Hypothermic walkers and injured fellrunner rescued by Tweed Valley team
Two hypothermic walkers were rescued from a remote Borders hillside after getting lost in the dark. The pair called 999 after becoming disoriented ...
Hypothermic mountain biker airlifted from Dollywagon Pike
A mountain biker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after suffering from hypothermia. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about...
Fellrunners rescued from Peak District moor in wind and driving rain
A group of fellrunners was rescued after getting into difficulties on a windswept Peak District moor.