Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation
Walker suffers serious leg injuries in Glyder Fach fall
A walker suffered serious leg injuries after a fall on a Snowdonia mountain. The 26-year-old was walking with his father on Glyder Fach today when ...
Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter
Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.
Snowdonia walker rescued after major 12-hour night operation
Rescuers in Snowdonia were involved in a mammoth 12-hour overnight operation to find a stranded walker and bring him to safety.
Pair airlifted to safety after getting stuck on Tryfan gully
Two men were airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after getting stuck on steep ground. The pair had taken a wrong route while descending Tryfan and ...
Two rescued after taking wrong turn on retreat from Tryfan ridge
Two men were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after one of them aggravated an existing injury and they were forced to retreat from their scramble.
Three rescues in three days for Ogwen team as heavy rain and winds lash area
Rescuers had to battle flooded tunnels and gridlocked roads to reach an injured walker in Snowdonia. Members of Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organi...
Couple rescued after getting stuck on Tryfan
A couple had to be rescued after getting into difficulties on a Snowdonia mountain. The pair, from the Wirral, strayed on to steep, rockclimbing gr...
Devil's Kitchen walker airlifted after suffering head injuries in fall
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after suffering injuries in a 6m (20ft) fall. The man slipped and tumbled while coming down the pa...
Woman suffers spine injuries in Snowdonia fall
A woman suffered suspected spinal injuries today when she fell from a scrambling route in Snowdonia. The 43-year-old from Cheshire was attempting t...
Injured walker dies after being airlifted from Glyder Fawr
A walker has died after falling from a Snowdonia mountain. The man was seen to fall from Senior’s Ridge on Glyder Fawr on Friday. Ogwen Valley...
Two Snowdonia climbers airlifted after spending night in freezing conditions
Two climbers were rescued after spending the night on a Snowdonia mountain. The women were airlifted from Glyder Fawr after spending the night in f...
Glyder Fawr walkers found sheltering after night search
A couple were found sheltering on a Snowdonia mountain after they were reported missing. A search and rescue dog and handler found the walkers, age...
New Year's Day lake swim by Ogwen Valley rescuers will help keep gear dry
Mountain rescuers will take a dip in a Snowdonia lake – to help keep their gear dry. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation pla...
Man airlifted after breaking arm scrambling on Pen Yr Ole Wen
A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after breaking his arm. An RAF Sea King helicopter crew braved strong winds and low cloud to drop a w...
Students rescued in two Ogwen Valley incidents after darkness falls
Thirteen students were rescued in two separate incidents in Snowdonia. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation lowered nine climbers to safety on...
Mystery Manx call among incidents in busy weekend for Ogwen Valley rescuers
Rescuers from a Snowdonia mountain rescue team were kept busy with calls for help from walkers in difficulty.
Police renew appeal for sightings of missing hillwalker
Police have renewed their appeal for sightings of a hillwalker who has not been seen for five days. Shayne Colaco, aged 32, of Stoke-on-Trent, is b...
Night rescue for climbers trapped after rope jams
Three climbers were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain in a night-time operation lasting more than four hours.