Bad Step
Incident Report #18 2011
A couple become disorientated and lost having tried to avoid the Bad Step on Crinkle Crags. They phoned for help and were given directions and advice. They made good progress and were located descending The Band.
Incident Report #42 2002
A 20-year-old fellrunner fell and sustained serious cuts to his leg. The team was called and set off. Because of the reported serious nature of the injuries a helicopter was requested. This got there before us and airlifted the man to hospital. The team stood down.
Incident Report #61 2003
A man slipped just below the Bad Step and sustained a deep gash to his lower leg. He was treated by team members then airlifted to hospital by the RAF, who were in the area.