Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) operates in part of the central Lake District, Britain's busiest mountain area.
Dealing with over 100 incidents per year, we are a self-funding dedicated team of 'professional volunteers' coming from all walks of life, united in their love of mountains and their wish to help their fellow mountaineers in trouble.
Do I have the right GEAR?
Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?
Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
One a group of three young males was reported as feeling dizzy, unwell and unable to continue their descent from Dove Crag. The group were encouraged to continue to descend, it being easier to keep warm while moving than stationary. We met them around High Pike and assisted them the remainder of the way. We were assisted by Kendal MRT
Do I have the right GEAR?
Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?
Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
We were forwarded an iPhone emergency centre activation with no information other than a location. We felt a need to investigate, so a small group was dispatched to Angle Tarn while attempts to make contact continued. Subsequently we were able to make phone contact to establish that the problem (unspecified) that had caused the activation had been resolved and we were no longer needed. The team returned to base
A woman slipped and injured her ankle. She was treated by team members and vacated by air ambulance
This weekend we have hosted a visit from the Norwegian People’s Aid (Norsk Folkehjelp). They spent a few days with us, sharing knowledge on methods, equipment and structures. They were also able to witness two rescues take place and assisted on the second. They also spent a day with Keswick MRT
#norwegianpeoplesaid #NorskFolkehjelp
The husband of one of our recent casualties shared his experiences with us
Raised up by a fall – This Page Left Intentionally Blank (rogerxhutton.com)
