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.
Getting ready to evacuate casualty
RAF Sea King Helicopter getting into position to winch casualty into aircraft.
PMRT attended 29 callouts in 2007.
Last updated 30/06/08
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LATEST NEWS
Deputy Team Leader Completes Munro Bagging Challenge. - Penrtih MRT Deputy Team Leader Chris Longrigg has completed his quest to climb all 284 Munros. Chris finished on 14/06 when he topped out on Ben Lomond (974m) with support from several other Penrith MR team members.
75 Years of Mountain Rescue. - The team will be taking part in an It's A Knockout competition being held in Ambleside, on Saturday 5th July, to celebrate Mountain Rescue's 75th Anniversary.
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Carlisle City Centre Team Fundraising Collection - The Team fundraising collection in Carlisle City Centre on Saturday 28th June raised the magnificent sum of £1,520.00. Thank you everyone for donating so generously!
Team Vehicle Replacement Fund - Find out more!
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 enquiry form
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