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.
Two adult brothers were enjoying a walk on Kinder in beautiful winter conditions clear skies and around -5 degrees. They had set off in good time and were making good progress until one of them sustained a significant ankle injury around Kinder Downfall. Heroically, with the help of his brother, he hobbled as far as...
Happy New Year, just 11 hours into 2026 and the team received its first call for assistance, a walker was undertaking on out on a circular route from Bowden Bridge to the Downfall with their dog. Unfortunately the dog became ill and was unable to continue, the casualty had initially called for support to assist...
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