Winter conditions in the Lake District attract hikers but pose significant dangers. Mountain rescue teams and outdoor organizations warn of increased callouts and urge visitors to take precautions, understand weather changes, and follow safety guidelines for navigating icy terrain.
The opportunity to glimpse a snowy summit has lured many walkers to the area but, authorities have warned, the cold weather creates many more dangers.As another weekend of challenging conditions approaches, mountain rescue teams and outdoor organisations have reissued detailed advice to visitors."Over the last three last years, callouts have increased 10 to 20% year-on-year," Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association chairman Phil Gerrard said.
"Inconsequential terrain will tell you everything before you start so you can build that picture up of what it is going to be like up there.Conditions may be good in the valley, but hint at a different story at the summit "If you haven't been hillwalking before, under winter conditions it is probably not the day to try it.
WINTER WEATHER SAFETY LAKE DISTRICT HILLWALKING MOUNTAIN RESCUE
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