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?
We were called to assist an woman who was reported as being in and out of consciousness near the summit of Orrest Head. We responded but were stood down whil eon route when the incident was resolved via other means
A woman tumbled backwards while crossing a stream and hit her head. She suffered cuts and impaired consciousness at that point. The team was mobilised along with a Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick. After assessment by a team doctor it was established that she would be able to walk a down with assistance and the helicopter was stood down
A female tripped after getting stuck in muddy ground and sustained a suspected ankle fracture. She was treated by the team and evacuated by stretcher
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 casualties shared his experiences with us
Raised up by a fall – This Page Left Intentionally Blank (rogerxhutton.com)
