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Scrambler Takes a Tumble

Andy Simpson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:35:30 +0000

Derby Mountain Rescue Team was called to Thorpe Cloud at Dovedale yesterday to a man who had fallen down a steep scree slope.

The incident happened when two men in their early twenties were descending from the popular hill down a steep slope covered with small loose pebbles.

Multi-team search for missing walker on Kinder Scout

Andy Simpson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:26:52 +0000

On Friday the Buxton Team and a search dog were called to assist with a search for a lone hill walker. A 40 year old male, had called for assistance saying he was lost somewhere on Kinder Scout.

Edale Team Search Dog Handler Successfully Trains Fourth Search and Rescue Dog

Andy Simpson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:49:16 +0000

Edale Mountain Rescue Team Leader Ian Bunting has this week congratulated team search dog handler John Coombs on successfully grading a fourth mou

Be Bright – Pack a Torch!

Andy Simpson — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:39:46 +0000

Ian Bunting, Team Leader of Edale Mountain Rescue Team, has issued a timely reminder for us all as winter approaches: please remember to pack a torch with you as you venture into the outdoors this autumn and winter!

Says Ian: “It’s important to remember at this time of year, es