Wales

Celebrating 200 Years of Heroism: The RNLI’s Bicentennial Anniversary

As the leading online resource for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, TheCampingFire.com is honoured to celebrate a monumental milestone in the world of search and rescue: the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). For two centuries, the

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Teenager Airlifted with Serious Injuries After Falling on Tryfan

A teenage boy from Ellesmere Port has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a fall on Tryfan in Eryri (Snowdonia) around 18:00 GMT on Sunday 18th February. The 14-year-old fell approximately 30 metres (98ft) while descending a steep

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Injured Man Rescued by Brecon Mountain Rescue Team in the Elan Valley

On Wednesday, 21st February, the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist an injured man in the Elan Valley, marking another successful operation in the challenging terrains of Wales. The incident occurred as the man, accompanied by his wife,

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Elan Valley Walker Airlifted to Hospital After Slip Leads to Serious Injury

A peaceful walk in the Elan Valley in the Brecon Beacons turned into an emergency on Wednesday, February 21, when a man, enjoying a circular walk around the Caban Coch Reservoir with his wife, slipped on a greasy grass path

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Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team Welcomes New Recruits with Unique Training Session

This weekend, the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team (SART) introduced their new recruits to the basics of search and rescue operations, albeit with an unexpected twist. In a light-hearted training session that went beyond the conventional drills, the team encountered

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Daring Rescue on Welsh Mountain as Woman Scatters Father’s Ashes

In a dramatic turn of events on Tryfan, one of Wales’s highest peaks in Snowdonia, Kitty Harrison, a 32-year-old trainee dental nurse, was saved in a daring rescue operation. Harrison had ventured to the summit to scatter her father, Steve

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AberdyfiSART Bolsters Team with New Recruits Ahead of Storm Isha in Wales

In Wales, the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team (AberdyfiSART) successfully conducted its latest recruitment trials on Sunday, just as the winds began intensifying, signalling the onset of Storm Isha. Image source: AberdyfiSART Twitter The team, renowned for its mountain rescue

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🔥 Exciting Announcement from The Camping Fire: The 2024 Expert Campers’ Challenges! 🔥

Hello, Outdoor Enthusiasts! 🌲🏕️ As we gear up for another year of adventures, The Camping Fire is thrilled to present The Expert Campers’ 2024 Camping Challenges. This year, we’re all about exploring new horizons, connecting with nature, and creating unforgettable memories.

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