Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team

13/06/2026

🚨 May was another busy month for the team, with 48 incidents requiring our assistance, resulting in 34 full team deployments - an increase of 13% compared to the same period last year.

Our busiest day was Saturday, accounting for 18 callouts, and the Llanberis Path remained the location where we were called most frequently.

The most common contributing factors to incidents were tiredness, lack of fitness for the route being attempted, and poor decision-making.

As we head into the busy summer season, please take time to plan ahead. Research your route, understand the terrain and distance involved, check the weather forecast, carry the right equipment, and be honest about whether you and your group are fit enough for the challenge. Good preparation can make all the difference.

We would also like to thank our colleagues at HM Coastguard for their continued support. During May, seven casualties required air extraction, and their assistance was invaluable in helping us bring people to safety.

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🚨 Bu mis Mai yn fis prysur arall i’r tîm, gyda 48 o ddigwyddiadau angen ein cymorth, gan arwain at anfon y tîm llawn allan 34 o weithiau - cynnydd o 13% o’i gymharu â’r un cyfnod y llynedd.

Ein diwrnod prysuraf oedd dydd Sadwrn, oedd yn cynnwys 18 o alwadau, ac mae Llwybr Llanberis yn parhau i fod y lleoliad lle cawsom ein galw amlaf.

Y ffactorau mwyaf cyffredin oedd yn cyfrannu at y digwyddiadau oedd blinder, diffyg ffitrwydd ar gyfer y llwybr oedd yn cael ei gerdded, a gwneud penderfyniadau gwael.

Ar drothwy tymor prysur yr haf, sicrhewch eich bod yn cynllunio’n ofalus. Gwnewch waith ymchwil ar eich llwybr, dewch i ddeall y tir a’r pellter sydd o’ch blaen, gwiriwch ragolygon y tywydd, cariwch yr offer cywir, a byddwch yn onest ynghylch a ydych chi a’ch grŵp yn ddigon ffit ar gyfer yr her. Gall paratoi’n dda wneud gwahaniaeth mawr.

Hoffem ddiolch i’n cydweithwyr, Gwylwyr y Glannau EF, hefyd am eu cefnogaeth barhaus. Yn ystod mis Mai, roedd angen cludiant awyr ar saith o bobl oedd wedi’u hanafu, ac roedd eu cymorth yn amhrisiadwy yn ein helpu i gludo pobl yn ôl yn ddiogel.

26/05/2026

‼️ Over the Bank Holiday Weekend our team responded to 14 incidents on Yr Wyddfa, with the majority believed to be linked to the exceptionally warm weather conditions.

Among the incidents were:

• Three casualties suffering suspected sunstroke/heat-related illness requiring air evacuation

• A very near drowning at the waterfalls in Llanberis

• Multiple stumbles, slips and exhaustion-related call outs - many of which were likely exacerbated by the heat

Elfyn Jones, Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team Volunteer and Coordinator said: “People often underestimate how quickly warm weather can become dangerous in the mountains. We’ve seen several incidents this weekend where the heat appears to have played a significant role, including serious cases of suspected sunstroke requiring helicopter evacuation.

“We’re also becoming increasingly concerned about the number of dogs being taken into the mountains during these temperatures. Conditions on exposed paths can be extremely tough for animals, particularly with limited shade and high ground temperatures.

“If you’re planning a day in the mountains, please prepare properly for the weather. Carry plenty of water, take electrolytes and food, wear sun protection and choose routes suitable for both your ability and the conditions. Most importantly, know when to turn back.”

Heat-related illness can escalate rapidly and should never be underestimated.

We’d like to thank our partner agencies for their assistance across the weekend, including the Coastguard helicopter and fellow emergency services teams who supported several incidents 🙏

21/05/2026

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18/05/2026

April was another busy month for the team, with 33 callouts in total and 19 deployments. Friday proved to be our busiest day of the month, with teams responding to a wide range of incidents across the patch.

Common contributing factors included human error, poor decision making and inexperience in mountain environments. Many incidents could have been avoided with better preparation and route planning.

It has also been great to see our provisional members out on jobs for the first time, gaining valuable experience alongside the wider team during what has been another demanding month for our volunteers.

With good weather expected over the bank holiday weekend, we’re anticipating a busy few days on the mountains. Please remember that conditions in Eryri can change quickly, even when the forecast looks favourable at lower levels.

Before heading out:

• Check the mountain forecast

• Make sure your route matches your experience and ability

• Carry the right equipment, including warm/waterproof layers, a headtorch, food and water

• Be prepared to turn back if conditions change

We also want to remind people that they cannot expect to be taken down by the train if they become fatigued on the way up Yr Wyddfa. We’ve recently had a couple of incidents involving people thinking they would be able to do this. Railway journeys are pre-booked, so if you are planning a route on the mountain, it’s important to make sure you have the time, fitness and equipment needed for the day ahead.

A little preparation can make a huge difference and help keep you safe in the mountains ⛰️

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‼️ Roedd mis Ebrill yn fis prysur arall i’r tîm, gyda 33 o alwadau’n cael eu gwneud gyda’i gilydd a 19 achos o anfon allan yn Eryri. Dydd Gwener oedd diwrnod prysuraf y mis, gyda thimau’n ymateb i amrywiaeth eang o ddigwyddiadau ledled yr ardal.

Roedd y ffactorau cyffredin a gyfrannodd at hyn yn cynnwys camgymeriad dynol, gwneud penderfyniadau gwael a diffyg profiad mewn amgylcheddau mynyddig. Fel bob amser, gallai nifer o ddigwyddiadau fod wedi cael eu hosgoi drwy baratoi’n well a chynllunio llwybr.

Mae hefyd wedi bod yn wych gweld ein haelodau dan hyfforddiant allan ar gyfer achosion am y tro cyntaf, gan ennill profiad gwerthfawr ochr yn ochr â’r tîm ehangach yn ystod cyfnod sydd wedi bod yn fis prysur i’n gwirfoddolwyr.

Gyda thywydd da i’w ddisgwyl dros benwythnos gŵyl y banc, rydym yn rhagweld ychydig o ddyddiau prysur ar y mynyddoedd. Cofiwch y gall amgylchiadau yn Eryri newid yn sydyn, hyd yn oed pan fydd y rhagolygon yn edrych yn ffafriol ar lefelau is.

Cyn ichi fentro allan, cofiwch:

• Wirio rhagolygon ar gyfer y mynyddoedd, nid y tywydd yn y dyffryn yn unig

• Gwneud yn siŵr fod eich llwybr yn addas i’ch profiad a’ch gallu

• Cario’r offer cywir, gan gynnwys haenau cynnes/sy’n dal dŵr, tortsh pen, bwyd a dŵr

• Bod yn barod i droi’n ôl os bydd yr amodau’n newid

Rydym hefyd eisiau atgoffa pobl na allant ddisgwyl cael eu cludo i lawr ar y trên os ydynt yn dechrau teimlo’n flinedig ar y ffordd i fyny’r Wyddfa. Rydym wedi cael un neu ddau o ddigwyddiadau’n ddiweddar lle’r oedd pobl yn meddwl y byddent yn gallu gwneud hyn. Mae teithiau ar y trên wedi eu harchebu ymlaen llaw, felly os ydych chi’n cynllunio llwybr ar y mynydd, mae’n bwysig gwneud yn siŵr fod gennych chi’r amser, y ffitrwydd a’r offer angenrheidiol ar gyfer y diwrnod sydd o’ch blaen.

Gall paratoi ychydig wneud gwahaniaeth mawr a helpu i’ch cadw’n ddiogel yn y mynyddoedd ⛰️

02/04/2026

Welcome back to our team of Volunteer Wardens! ⛰️

Last Friday, our Volunteer Wardens came together to enjoy a team session at the start of another season of advising walkers and patrolling the paths.

We are incredibly grateful to them for their dedication.

A big thank you as well to Phil Benbow and Elfyn Jones from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team for their engaging presentations to the team.

If you’re visiting Yr Wyddfa this year – keep an eye out for our Volunteer Wardens. They’re always happy to chat or answer any questions you may have!

01/04/2026

March kept us busy — 18 callouts, 13 full team deployments, with Sunday the busiest day and most incidents on the Llanberis Path. ⛰️🚨

It’s been a real tale of two halves. Winter conditions one week, spring sunshine the next — and that’s exactly the point. 🌨️🌤️ The mountains don’t always stick to the forecast you checked before setting off!

We’re still seeing some familiar patterns behind our callouts. This month, many incidents came down to people heading out despite poor forecast conditions, being caught out by rapidly changing weather, or setting off without the right equipment. In some cases, routes didn’t quite match experience levels on the day.

It’s not about blame — it’s a reminder of how quickly things can tip from a good day out into something more serious. ⚠️

Before you head out, take a moment:

• What’s the weather doing at the summit, not just at the car park?

• Do I have the right kit if things change?

• Am I experienced enough for this route today?

A quick bit of planning can make all the difference. ✅

As we head into the Easter holidays — and a busy bank holiday weekend — we want everyone to enjoy the mountains safely. Current forecasts suggest periods of high winds and rain, and conditions at the top can be very different to what you experience down low.

If you are heading out:

• Check the latest forecasts metoffice the_mwis and ground conditions via Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Eryri National Park

• Pack properly — waterproofs, warm layers, and essentials

• Be ready to turn back if conditions don’t feel right 🔁

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Buom yn brysur drwy gydol mis Mawrth — 18 o alwadau, 13 o alwadau tîm cyfan, gyda'r diwrnod prysuraf ddydd Sul a’r mwyafrif o ddigwyddiadau ar Lwybr Llanberis. ⛰️🚨

Bu’n stori o ddau hanner. Amodau gaeafol un wythnos, heulwen y gwanwyn yr wythnos nesaf — a dyna sy’n bwysig i’w gofio. 🌧️ ⛅️ Nid yw’r mynyddoedd bob amser yn cadw at y rhagolygon a welsoch cyn cychwyn ar eich taith!

Rydym yn parhau i weld patrymau cyfarwydd yn gefndir i’n galwadau. Y mis hwn, y rheswm dros nifer o’r digwyddiadau oedd bod pobl yn mynd allan er gwaethaf rhagolygon amodau gwael, yn cael eu dal gan y tywydd yn newid yn gyflym, neu’n cychwyn ar eu taith heb yr offer cywir. Mewn rhai achosion, nid oedd llwybrau’n cyd-fynd â lefelau profiad ar y diwrnod.

Dim eisiau rhoi bai ar bobl ydyn ni — ond eisiau atgoffa pobl pa mor gyflym y gall pethau newid o fod yn ddiwrnod allan da i rywbeth mwy difrifol. ⚠️

Cyn mynd allan, cymerwch funud i ystyried:

• Sut mae’r tywydd ar y copa, nid yn y maes parcio yn unig?

• Oes gennyf y cit cywir pe bai pethau’n newid?

• Ydw i'n ddigon profiadol i’r llwybr hwn heddiw?

Gall ychydig o gynllunio wneud gwahaniaeth mawr. ✅

Wrth i wyliau’r Pasg ddechrau —gyda phenwythnos gŵyl y banc prysur ar ei ffordd — rydym eisiau i bawb fwynhau’r mynyddoedd yn ddiogel. Mae’r rhagolygon presennol yn awgrymu cyfnodau o law a gwyntoedd cryfion, a gall amodau ar y copa fod yn wahanol iawn i’r amodau a welwch ar y tir isel.

Os ydych chi’n mynd allan:

• Gwiriwch y rhagolygon metoffice the_mwis a’r amodau tir diweddaraf drwy Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Eryri National Park

• Paciwch yn briodol - dillad cynnes sy’n dal dŵr, a hanfodion

• Byddwch yn barod i droi’n ôl os nad yw’r amodau’n teimlo’n iawn 🔁

17/03/2026

❗️If you’re heading into the mountains, please take time to plan your route, check the weather and ground conditions, carry the right equipment and make sure you have the experience needed for the terrain and conditions.

🏔️ Winter conditions continued through February, with ice, snow and poor visibility all contributing to incidents on the hill – it was another busy month for us with 22 callouts in total, including 14 full team deployments.

Sadly, one of these incidents resulted in two fatalities. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the families and loved ones affected.

During the month Sunday proved to be our busiest day with the majority of our callouts to the PYG Track. Several incidents involved people who were inexperienced in mountain environments, along with situations where poor decision making or human error had contributed.

Across the month the team responded to a wide range of incidents which included carrying out searches, using technical rope systems where required and working closely with partner agencies and aircraft to help bring people to safety.

As always, a huge thank you to our volunteers and partner organisations who give their time to respond to incidents in the mountains at all hours 🙏

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❗️Os ydych am fynd draw i’r mynyddoedd, cymerwch eich amser i gynllunio eich llwybr, gwirio’r tywydd a chyflwr y tir, bod â’r offer cywir a gwneud yn siwr bod gennych y profiad sydd ei angen er gyfer y dirwedd a’r tywydd.

🏔️ Parhaodd tywydd gaeafol drwy gydol mis Chwefror, gyda rhew, eira a gwelededd gwael i gyd yn cyfrannu at broblemau ar y bryniau - roedd hi’n fis prysur arall i ni gyda 22 achos o alw allan i gyd, gan gynnwys 14 lle cafodd y tîm llawn ei alw.

Yn drist iawn, arweiniodd un o’r digwyddiadau hyn at ddwy farwolaeth. Mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimladau dwysaf gyda theuluoedd ac anwyliaid sydd wedi cael eu heffeithio.

Yn ystod y mis, profodd dydd Sul i fod ein diwrnod prysuraf gyda’r rhan fwyaf o’n galwadau allan i Llwybr y PYG. Mae nifer o ddigwyddiadau yn gysylltiedig â phobl ddibrofiad ar y mynydd, ynghyd â sefyllfaoedd lle roedd penderfyniadau gwael neu gamgymeriad dynol wedi cyfrannu at y problemau.

Yn ystod y mis, ymatebodd y tîm i amrywiaeth eang o ddigwyddiadau oedd yn cynnwys cynnal chwiliadau, defnyddio systemau rhaffau technegol yn ôl yr angen a gweithio’n agos gydag asiantaethau partner a hofrenyddion er mwyn helpu i ddwyn pobl yn ôl yn ddiogel.

Fel bob amser, diolch o galon i’n holl wirfoddolwyr a sefydliadau partner sy’n rhoi o’u hamser er mwyn ymateb i ddigwyddiadau ar y mynydd ar bob awr. 🙏

25/02/2026

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21/02/2026

We can confirm that two bodies have been located in the Eryri mountain range during searches for two missing men, aged 19 and 20.

Concerns for the welfare of the men were reported to police on Wednesday, 18 February.

Crews from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were deployed and carried out extensive searches on Yr Wyddfa until the early hours of Thursday morning.

Searches resumed at approximately 8am on Thursday, 19 February.

Tragically, the bodies of the two men were located and recovered as part of these co-ordinated search efforts. Both have now been formally identified, and their families have been informed.

The coroner has been notified, and we ask that the privacy of the families is respected at this difficult time.

Jurgen Dissmann, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who have tragically lost their lives.

“The team were tasked by North Wales Police and launched an extensive multi-agency operation in full winter conditions. Volunteers searched across challenging mountain terrain in snow and ice, working long hours through the night in difficult weather in an effort to locate the pair as quickly as possible.

"Despite the determined and sustained commitment of everyone involved, we are deeply saddened that, despite all efforts, the outcome was not what we had hoped for.

I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues from Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA and HM Coastguard for their invaluable assistance throughout the operation.”

Further updates will be provided when appropriate.

08/02/2026

Our 2026 recruitment window is now open!

Joining the UK’s busiest mountain rescue team is a big commitment. Having a good support network around you is very useful as the unpaid volunteer role is demanding. You will see medical trauma, long nights in awful weather, big walks with heavy kit on your back BUT you will also spend your time with a bunch of great, like-minded people who love helping out fellow walkers and climbers!

We now have 2 NEW team member categories available!

To join our team within any member category, you will need to:

• Be an excellent team player.
• Live within 30 minutes of our base in Nant Peris and have a full driving licence.
• Have good local knowledge of Yr Wyddfa and its surrounding mountains.
• Be able to attend at least 24 callouts in your first year, which will be at all times of the day and night.

Operational Support Member

We are seeking team members to support all areas of rescue operations. This means you do not need to be an active hill team member but rather someone who can provide one or more of the following:

• Assistance logging the details of the callouts alongside our team of Coordinators.
• Driving support.
• Base maintenance.
• Assistance with base activities including kit management post-rescue.

Hill Member

For this role you need to be:

• A competent hill-walker who is able to navigate and move efficiently through steep terrain in all weathers, day or night.
• Experienced as a self-sufficient hill walker, who is able to cope with arduous mountain weather for long periods of time.

Full Hill Member

For this role you need to be:

• A competent mountaineer as we frequently have callouts on Crib Goch, in all weathers and conditions. We need you to be fully at ease on this type of terrain.
• Experienced building safe belays and keeping yourself and another person safe on a variety of stances.
• Ideally, you will have done some rock climbing. The ability to climb wet rock in big boots is generally more useful than climbing extreme grades.

We are also seeking a team Doctor – who would ideally be a Full Hill Member but other member categories will be considered.

If you would like to apply for any of the team member categories above, please request the application form from: [email protected]

Applications must be received by the 1 March 2026.