PMRT covers the largest geographic area of any of the Lakes District Mountain Rescue Teams. Our area stretches from the Scottish Border in the North to the Northumberland Border in the East, down the North Pennines to High Cup Nick above Dufton in the South, with the North-eastern fells of the Lake District (Haweswater) making up our Western boundary.
Click on the green rectangles to see photos of the fantastic locations within our area.
Hesket Newmarket Brewery have opened the Shepherds Inn in Melmerby - Chris Bonington officially opened the Inn. Penrith MRT are being supported by the Brewery. They have created a beer called 'Lost in the Mist', to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary, which will raise a small amount of money for each bottle sold. A group of team members shared the occasion with Sir Chris.
The 50th Anniversary Lecture was a sell-out, with over 250 present to learn about the early years of Sir Chris' climbing career.
The team hosted an open day on Saturday 12th September. This was an opportunity for members of the public, along with former members of the team, to have a tour around the base and look at the equipment and vehicles used by the Penrith team.
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So far this year we have had 26 callouts/incidents.
PMRT attended 40 callouts in 2009.
Last updated 25/07/2010
Click here to see the 2010 callout information
LATEST NEWS
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team celebrates it's 50th anniversary in 2009!
Read the initial press release....
50th Anniversary - Interview with team member Keith Smith
Penrith MRT in action with Renault.tv
Click here to watch the video clip
New Team Information Leaflet
Click here to view downloadable copy.
HOW YOU CAN HELP US
It costs approximately £20,000 per year to run the team. We receive no statutory funding and as such rely on the generosity of the public.
You may either make a one-off donation using this form - donation form
or you may wish set up a regular standing order using this form - standing order
WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM ?
Team members come from all walks of life and are expected to have considerable mountaineering experience -
There is normally a 1 year probationary period of intensive training. If you would like to apply to join the team - please download and complete the application form.
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