Mountain rescuers elect non-team member as chief for first time

The umbrella body for mountain rescuers south of the border has elected its first chief executive from outside the teams that make up its membership.

Cockermouth team leader Mike Park elected head of England and Wales rescue body

A member of Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team has been elected head of the umbrella body for teams in England and Wales.

Mountain rescuers emphasise safety and fundraising with relaunched website

The umbrella body for mountain rescuers south of the border has relaunched its website, with a plea for help to fund its volunteer teams.

Mountain rescuers: 20 Easter callouts were 20 too many

Mountain rescuers said the 20 callouts teams responded to over the Easter weekend were 20 too many. Mountain Rescue England and Wales, the umbrella...

Mountain rescuers plead: help our volunteers stay healthy during Covid-19 crisis

Volunteer rescuers in England and Wales have issued updated advice for anyone heading for the hills. Many mountain rescue team members have day job...

Mountain rescuers' new leaflet urges hillgoers to plan ahead to avoid callouts

Rescue organisations in England and Wales have released their latest version of a leaflet aimed at increasing safety for outdoor enthusiasts.

Watch brand Elliot Brown raises £14,000 for mountain rescue with sales of special model

An upmarket watch brand has raised thousands of pounds for mountain rescuers through sales of its products.

Climber Sir Chris Bonington: 'Mountain rescue has almost become a sport'

Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington has ruffled a few feathers after he was quoted in a national newspaper saying mountain rescue has almost become a ‘sport’ and an ‘industry’.

Ordnance Survey study reveals most hillgoers unprepared for emergencies

A study by Britain’s national mapping agency has revealed many hillgoers are clueless about what to do if things went wrong.