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Welcome to Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue team's 'Safe in the Hills' website. Here you can learn about planning and undertaking an outing in the hills. You can also find out more about how a rescue team operates.

The website draws on the knowledge and experience of the members of this Lake District team. Mountain Rescue volunteers are passionate about the hills, fells and mountains of Britain and want everyone to be able to share in that passion.

Scafell Pike approachBeing safe in the hills is not about having very advanced technical skills or possessing special abilities or fitness. The thrill of reaching a peak or the pleasure of being in the wild should be available to everyone. To do it safely is just a matter of decent preparation, having appropriate clothing and equipment and generally applying common sense.

On the website you will be able to find lots of information and advice on how to enjoy a day out in the hills. Please browse through the links on the left to learn about the key elements in hill safety. You'll find ideas about how to prepare for your outing, what to take and wear and what to look out for on the day.

There is also some information about what to do if you do find yourself, or others you meet, in a situation requiring help or rescue. It is worth being familiar with the methods for calling for assistance and being aware of what the emergency services would like you to do.

Finally nothing beats practising your skills in a real environment. One of the best ways to learn is with an experienced trainer. You can undertake a short course on the Cumbrian fells with members of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue team. What's more the small fee you pay goes to the team's funds. Find out more

This site is constantly 'under review'. We'll continue adding new information and ideas as we become aware of them. We would certainly like to hear from you if you have ideas for information we can include, links to useful resources and good books and DVDs.

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About the team

Water rescue teamThe volunteers in Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team are willing to turn out 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you want to know more about how the team works, would like to help fundraise or support the team in some way, or perhaps train to become a full member, please visit the 'About the team' pages.

Fundraising

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Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team is replacing two of their 20+ year old Land Rover vehicles. This is a hugely expensive process, with a new Land Rover costing over £35K. Find out more about the team and how to support them in this fundraising challenge.