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 ...

31 March 2013

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.

24 March 2013

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.

10 March 2013

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 ...

13 January 2013

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.

17 December 2012

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...

25 November 2012

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...

22 October 2012

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...

18 September 2012

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...

08 August 2012

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...

30 March 2013

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...

14 March 2013

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...

26 February 2013

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...

28 December 2012

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...

09 December 2012

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...

13 November 2012

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.

24 September 2012

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...

09 August 2012

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.

05 August 2012

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