The team comprises of around 40 team members who live in and around Penrith. As well as being on call in all weathers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, there is a significant amount of on-going training in advanced first aid, mountain and water rescue.
In recent times, there have been around 60 callouts each year involving all members of the team and all types of rescues. some spanning multiple days. This can only be achieved through the dedication and hard work of all our volunteers and the generosity of the public.
Alasdair Brock
Ali Atkinson
Andy Burridge
Probationer
Andy Readman
Ben Crisford
Treasurer
Ceri Bicknell
Chris Clarke
Comms Officer
Dale Longson
Equipment Officer
Danny Barnes
Probationer
Duncan Sibbald
Secretary
Francis Boundy
Gavin Stewart
Gerry Rushbridge
Team Rep
Harry Harrison
Vehicles Officer
Ian Soulsby
Joe Fraser
Keith Hill
Deputy Leader
Luke Armitage
Marc Lelliott
Team Rep
Matt Nightingale
Mike Evans
Paul Marginson
Paul Reardon
Paul Witheridge
Peter King
Rick Salter
Marketing Officer
Rupert Bennett
Deputy Leader
Sharon Kennedy
Training Officer
Tess Witheridge
Tim Sanders
Deputy Leader
Tom Middleton
Vic Seed
Not all team members may appear here due to their personal preferences.
Fjell
Morag
River
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team operates with approximately 40 on-call Team members and needs a steady influx of new members. We have one recruitment intake per year where recruits join as inductees. The inductees are assessed on the hill in various conditions and we then invite some to join the Team as probationary members. Probation lasts for a period of 1 year during which you will be involved in all aspects of Team activities. Applications for the 2025 intake are now closed. The next intake will take place in the second half of 2026. Download our application pack below:
Download the information pack
