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.
When Bernie Stevens first joined Kinder Mountain Rescue in 1975, he couldn’t have imagined that half a century later, he would be receiving an MBE for his extraordinary contribution to mountain safety and youth education. Today, we celebrate Bernie’s remarkable journey, a story of dedication, compassion, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. A Life...
Our second callout of the day came through from two walkers who had become lost on the Kinder plateau. They had arrived in to Edale by train and headed up on to the plateau to carry out a walk over to the downfall. By the time they had reached the notoriously boggy area around Crowden...
The team were requested to assist East Midlands Ambulance service with an injured walker on Eccles Pike, in between Whaley Bridge and Chapel-en-le-Frith. A lady had slipped near the top and dislocated her ankle. The ambulance crew were on their way, but it was clear that they would require assistance to move the casualty over...
The team were called by two young female walkers who had become lost in the low cloud on their walk around Kinder Scout. The police were able to provide an estimated location from the phone call which placed the girls at Kinder Low trig point. When we spoke to them, they had received some assistance...
The team was called to assist a 19‑year‑old woman near Crowden Tower. Having camped on Kinder Scout many times with her father, she was planning her first independent camp and was well prepared for the night, carrying appropriate equipment, food and clothing. Unfortunately, her phone charger failed, leaving her without communication and without her main...
A young couple had set off from Edale in beautiful conditions: sunshine, blue skies and snow, for a walk on Kinder Scout. Unfortunately, they were benighted around Crowden Tower. They called the team for help. We sent two hill parties to their location. After an initial assessment, warm drinks and some food, we were able...
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