Tracy’s story

Paul tragically lost his life on December 29th in an accident on Helvellyn.

The search, rescue and recovery was lead by Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team over two days. It was a multi team effort involving Patterdale, Keswick, Langdale Ambleside, Cockermouth, Penrith & Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue teams, Lake District Mountain Rescue Searchdogs and two Coastguard SAR helicopters. In total 68 MRT rescue personnel were involved over the two days.

We cannot ever thank everyone involved for all their efforts, putting their own lives at risk in horrendous weather conditions to search for, rescue and recover Paul and Shelby. We will be eternally grateful for everything they did for our family.

Although a serious runner compared to our more casual approach, we have met up with Paul after several runs. He would have been on the starting line in May and ready to meet us eventually.