KINDER MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Kinder Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has been in existence since 1971, and is one of seven mountain rescue teams that operate within the Peak District National Park, as part of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (PDMRO).
Our 50 members operate on an purely voluntary basis and are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist members of the public on the hill or in urban search and rescue situations.
We are almost exclusively funded by public donations, and all proceeds from fund raising go towards equipment and resources used on our call outs.
The 7 mile Cracken Edge Fell Race is a major annual fund-raising event for the KinderMountain Rescue Team. The race last went ahead in 2019 and, following three years ofCovid enforced postponements, the team were delighted to be able to finally organisethe race for Wednesday 3rd August 2022. It was expected that race entry numbers...
We are delighted to announce that, following a Covid-enforced lull, the Cracken Edge Fell Race will be going ahead this year. Details as follows: RACE DETAILS Date & time: Wed 3 Aug 2022 at 19:30 Country: England Region: Peak District Category: BM Website: http://www.kmrt.org.uk/cracken-edge-fell-race/ FRA: https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races/f525ed0a-323f-4d7f-a07a-ef0c9c694e93 Distance: 11.3 km / 7 miles Climb: 442 m / 1450 ft Venue: Kinder MRT HQ, behind George...
Alongside members of the Armed Forces and frontline Emergency Service personnel, members of Kinder MRT with more than 5 year’s continuous service were honoured with a Platinum Jubilee medal in recognition of their services to the community. The medals were presented by Chair Alison Aldridge at the team’s monthly meeting. We’re very humbled.
KMRT launches new vehicle fundraising campaign to ensure continued, time-critical and life-saving mobility
With COVID19 safety procedures still in force, Sunday 18 April was an opportunity for the majority of the team to participate in two separate ‘core skill’ training sessions: The ‘water’ team (consisting of Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technicians and Water 1st Responders) deployed to a remote rendezvous location on the River Goyt to practice working...
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