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.
We were called by North West Ambulance Service to assist with a lady who had fallen whilst cycling and suffered injuries. Due to her location and the nearest access for an ambulance we were asked to assist. Our team doctor lives close by and was able to reach her quickly, followed by other team members....
We were called by Derbyshire Police when two people on Mount Famine were concerned for the welfare of a mountain biker, who was seen pushing his bike and waving his arms at them whilst shouting for help. We identified the area as the top of the Edale Track on Kinder Scout. The area was searched...
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