Mountain rescues double in a year Nov 10, 2009
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue members, who cover part of Snowdonia, have attended 114 incidents so far in 2009. That compares to an annual average of 65, and they say it reflects increasing numbers of climbers and walkers. (BBC News -- UK)
Waterfall drop kills man and girl Jul 19, 2009
Meanwhile, search and rescue missions were launched for several participants of a race up Mount Snowdon, also in Gwynedd, on Saturday. The police, RAF Valley and the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team rescued four people, one of whom later died. (BBC News -- UK)
Spotting Fairies in Snowdonia Jul 15, 2009
A brief introduction to Snowdonia, a spectacular mountain region in north Wales ... We bypassed populous areas such as Cardiff and Swansea for the mountainous region of Snowdonia, a national park in north Wales ... The area is named for the highest mountain in Wales and England, Mt. Snowdon, at 3,560 ft. (1,085 m). (Suite101.com)
Unsung vistas Jul 14, 2009
The company's best-sellers include a view of Snowdon from Capel Curig and a shot of the cliffs at Porthcurno in Cornwall. Or course, it doesn't have to be a much-trodden picture postcard view that we seek out. (BBC News -- UK)
Today in History May 10, 2009
In 1978, Britain's Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon announced they were divorcing after 18 years of marriage. In 1984, the International Court of Justice said the United States should halt any actions to blockade Nicaragua's ports (the U.S. had already said it would not recognize World Court jurisdiction on this issue). (Yahoo News)
Visually-Impaired Hiker Headed Home May 5, 2009
He was found in the Snowdon area near the James River, about nine miles from where he was last seen Sunday. "Everything ended exactly the way it was supposed to end," said Ryan Jordan, chief executive officer of Backpacking Light. (WTVR.com, VA)
Rescuers Find Blind Hiker Who Vanished in Va. May 3, 2009
was found around 5 p.m. Saturday near Snowdon, said Randy Sutton, a spokesman for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Knight was last seen several miles away Sunday. (Fox News)
Brave abseilers save climbers stuck on Wales largest rockface Feb 23, 2009
THREE men have been hoisted to safety in a dramatic rescue in Snowdonia ... The mountain rescue team had earlier helped five walkers from the upper slopes of Esgair Felen in Snowdonia when they lost their way and became stuck on steep craggy ground high above the valley ... The rescue follows three deaths in Snowdonia in recent weeks. (WalesOnline)
Third body found on Snowdon Feb 7, 2009
Third man found dead on Snowdon. Rescuers say inexperienced should not tackle Snowdon in freezing weather ... A man's body has been discovered at the same location on Snowdon, north Wales, where two brothers were killed. (BBC News -- UK)
