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Police helicopter joins search as injured man rescued from South Pennine moor
A walker was rescued from the South Pennine moors after injuring his leg. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team was called out at 7.50pm on Tuesday ...
Border Ridge refuge hut 'saved hypothermic walker's life' say rescuers
Rescuers said the existence of a mountain refuge hut probably saved the life of a walker on the Border Ridge.
Birthday boy Javed Bhatti on course to complete remarkable Pennine Way double
Ultrarunner Javed Bhatti is on course to complete a remarkable winter double run of the Pennine Way this weekend.
Spine Race runners help hypothermic walker to safety on Border Ridge
A walker suffering from hypothermia in sub-zero temperatures was helped to safety by competitors in a gruelling long-distance race.
Calder Valley rescuers boost flood-gear funds with Spine Challenge effort
A rescue team’s funds were boosted by more than £1,000 by the efforts of four of its members who tackled a gruelling Pennine challenge.
Runners in The Spine Race face a night in driving rain on Yorkshire moors
The event dubbed Britain’s most brutal race is underway, with competitors currently having to cope with driving rain as they negotiate the Yorkshire moors in the dark.
Frantic Christmas for Edale team as two brought from hills and flood victims rescued
A Peak District rescuer has described his team’s work helping ensure the safety of flood victims across the North of England, and rescuing an injured walker and a man lost on the national park’s highest hill.
Border search team pair gear up for 109-mile Mountain Rescue Challenge
Imagine running a marathon. Not so tough, eh? Now imagine doing it in the middle of winter, carrying a pack over rough terrain in the mountains. A...
Kendal rescuers among flood victims as Storm Desmond hit town
Rescuers in a flood-hit Cumbrian town have revealed that a team member’s home was badly affected by water during Storm Desmond.
Calder Valley rescuers gather to kick off team's 50th anniversary year
More than 40 rescue team members gathered to kick off the organisation’s golden jubilee celebrations.
Runner Javed Bhatti arrives at Edale to complete amazing double Pennine Way run
A runner who completed the gruelling race along the length of the Pennine Way has succeeded in his attempt to run the whole route again in the opposite direction.
Spine Race finisher Javed Bhatti heads south to attempt double Pennine Way run
So what do you do when you’ve just completed the country’s most brutal race up the snowy spine of England.
Eoin Keith claims victory in The Spine Race and smashes record by 15 hours
Ultrarunner Eoin Keith has clinched victory in the event dubbed Britain’s most brutal race. The Cork-based runner smashed the record for The Mont...
Tom Hollins wins the Montane Spine Challenger after battling overnight snow
Ultrarunner Tom Hollins has won a gruelling race along the Pennine Way after contending with heavy rain, freezing temperatures and overnight snow.
Calder Valley rescuers tackle Spine challenge to boost team's flood response
Four rescue team members will push themselves to the limit in an effort to raise cash to boost their organisation’s ability to respond to future flooding events.
The outdoors year in view: our look back through 2015's triumphs, tragedies and curiosities
The year provided plenty of outdoor adventures, not least provided by Mother Nature herself, as exceptional weather became the norm.
Rescuers use technology and dog's skills to find lost Stoodley Pike walker
A missing walker was found using a combination of technology and animal skills. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team was called out on Sunday when ...
Calder Valley team to take part in The Spine Mountain Rescue Challenge
Mountain rescue team members are being challenged to tackle a gruelling Pennine race in the depths of winter.