Aberglaslyn have a diverse patch covering the Lleyn Peninsula, the Moelwyns, Nantlle ridge and the climbing area of Tremadog. They also have swift water rescue capability due the number of popular rivers for canoeists that pass through their area. They are called out to varying type of rescues, needing a wide variety of skills and covering a large area. Last year they received nearly 60 calls for help.
Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team
A Snowdonia Mountain Rescue Team saving lives in wild and remote places. Follow for Safety Information, Incidents, News and Recruitment (Not monitored 24/7)
Mountain Rescue England and Wales
In case of emergency, dial 999, ask for Police and then #MountainRescue. Helen Howe of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team gives more info on getting help in an emergency to UKClimbing.com.
Incident 40/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Moelwynion Range
At around 19:00hrs as our Team Members' kettles were going on after our second incident of the day, the team were alerted to a third incident on the Moelwynion Range.
A group of 5 students taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award had contacted North Wales Police stating they were lost, cold and wet somewhere in the Moelwyn Range.
Unable to contact the group, a search was instigated with assistance from the Search and Rescue Dogs Association (Sarda Wales) and South Snowdonia Search & Rescue Team involving 30 responders.
Shortly before midnight news came that the group had been located by Search Dog 'Scout' and his handler close to the Rhosydd Quarry. The group were escorted from the hill and back to their group leaders.
The team were stood down after a long and tiring day at 01:30hrs
At around 19:00hrs as our Team Members' kettles were going on after our second incident of the day, the team were alerted to a third incident on the Moelwynion Range.
A group of 5 students taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award had contacted North Wales Police stating they were lost, cold and wet somewhere in the Moelwyn Range.
Unable to contact the group, a search was instigated with assistance from the Search and Rescue Dogs Association (Sarda Wales) and South Snowdonia Search & Rescue Team involving 30 responders.
Shortly before midnight news came that the group had been located by Search Dog 'Scout' and his handler close to the Rhosydd Quarry. The group were escorted from the hill and back to their group leaders.
The team were stood down after a long and tiring day at 01:30hrs
Incident 39/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Glyder Fach
The Team were again alerted, this time to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team with an incident whereby a female taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award had slipped and sustained an injury on her ankle whilst descending to Pen Y Gwryd.
The Team deployed a vehicle from our base in Porthmadog who arrived in good time to assist with sledging the casualty on a stretcher to the roadhead.
The team were stood down at 18:46hrs
The Team were again alerted, this time to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team with an incident whereby a female taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award had slipped and sustained an injury on her ankle whilst descending to Pen Y Gwryd.
The Team deployed a vehicle from our base in Porthmadog who arrived in good time to assist with sledging the casualty on a stretcher to the roadhead.
The team were stood down at 18:46hrs
4 days ago
@DofE @SouthSnowdonia @sardawales (2/2) Located by search dog 'scout' shortly before midnight. Team stood down after a busy day !
@DofE @SouthSnowdonia @sardawales (2/2) Located by search dog 'scout' shortly before midnight. Team stood down after a busy day !
4 days ago
Incident 40/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Moelwyns
Team alerted to lost @DofE students. Search commenced with @SouthSnowdonia and @sardawales (1/2) https://t.co/81uilcUyAl
Incident 40/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Moelwyns
Team alerted to lost @DofE students. Search commenced with @SouthSnowdonia and @sardawales (1/2) https://t.co/81uilcUyAl
4 days ago
Incident 39/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Glyder Fach
Team alerted to assist @LlanberisMRT with casualty with ankle injury. Assisted to roadside https://t.co/VgT6QDIgjs
Incident 39/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Glyder Fach
Team alerted to assist @LlanberisMRT with casualty with ankle injury. Assisted to roadside https://t.co/VgT6QDIgjs
4 days ago
Incident 38/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Cwm Penmachno
Team called to assist @OVMRO with female with dislocated knee. Stretchered to roadside https://t.co/WlwqScv1yE
Incident 38/2017 | 19/07/2017 @ Cwm Penmachno
Team called to assist @OVMRO with female with dislocated knee. Stretchered to roadside https://t.co/WlwqScv1yE