Walk the Line Challenge Walk - June 25th-26th - Why we are running it

The Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team cover a very large area between the south of Wicklow all the way to the Cooley Mountains so mobility is key to an efficient and fast response when people get into difficulty in the mountains. Over the last 5yrs the callouts being handled by Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team has increased in average from the 35-40 range to 55-60. To ensure a speedier response to get search parties on the hill during callouts the team has decided to focus it's fundrasing efforts to source a third vehicle for the team. This 4wheel drive vehicle would be stretcher capable and would be stationed at the teams well established base ajacent to the Garda Station in Roundwood. 
 
This would effectively be the only 4WD Ambulance in the centre of the callout area which is vital for the continued high level of response and support provided by the team. A second 4WD vehicle for the team would also allow for additional safety for team members during the winter months when helpin people who get stranded in their homes or cars. Already this year the team has provided assistance to Wicklow residents who needed to get to hospital but were unreachable by the normal ambulance services. As grant aid is reduced the Walk The Line event is vital to raise enough funds to enable the team to not only maintain but improve its high level emergency service which is provided on an entirely voluntary basis. Put the date in your diary (June 25th/26th) as this will be a unique and challenging event for all levels of experience.

Website for registration coming soon!