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Third callout for rescuers on same mountain as family gets into trouble

A family called for help after getting stuck coming down a mountain. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the husband and wife and ...

Rescuers thank climbers who returned team's gear

Mountain rescuers have thanked two climbers who returned the team’s gear which was left in a gully during an incident last month.

Injured climber airlifted while raising cash for rescuers

A climber involved in a dramatic helicopter rescue earlier this year had to be airlifted to hospital again after injuring himself while raising cash for his rescuers.

Every rescuer's nightmare: Mayday! Helicopter down

As mountain rescue teams raise their profile with a series of May Day bank holiday events, a member of the Ogwen Valley team recalls the team's worst nightmare: a mayday message from the helicopter carrying an injured climber they have just rescued.

Rescuers' webcams aid Snowdonia walkers

Walkers and mountaineers heading for the hills in the North of Snowdonia can check out real-life conditions, thanks to mountain rescuers.

Green-lane traffic ban aids national park walkers

Traffic has been banned from a national park green lane that had been made almost impassable after off-road vehicles churned it up.

Rescued climbers join fundraising challenge for volunteer team

A group of climbers recently rescued during an all-night operation in north Wales was among more than 100 competitors who joined in a gruelling challenge event to raise funds for their rescuers.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...

Briton dies on Everest after going blind

A British climber has died on Everest after he went blind during his attempt. Peter Kinloch, who worked as a civilian for Merseyside Police, had su...

Want to tackle eight peaks to help mountain rescue?

Fancy a stroll in Snowdonia aided by the warm glow of knowing you’re helping fund mountain rescue? OK, the Oggie 8 Challenge is a bit more than a...

Ale at the end of the trail as mountain centre brew launches

Many lovers of the hills say the walk is only half the story, and no trip on to the fells is complete without a good visit to the pub at the end of the journey.

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