The walker's boot's upper had separated from its sole. Photo: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
Rescuers set out onto the slopes of England’s highest mountain with spare footwear after a pair of walkers got into difficulties when a boot fell apart.
The couple also became disoriented in darkness while descending from Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route on Wednesday.
Keswick Mountain Rescue was alerted at 8.45pm when the walkers called for help after deciding they couldn’t carry on.
Rescuers accompany the walkers to safety. Photo: Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
A team spokesperson said: “A small team was dispatched with a spare pair of shoes to locate the couple and walk them down. With some warm clothing, food and a change of footwear, the uninjured couple were able to walk down with the team to Seathwaite.
“They were then driven to Keswick where a taxi was waiting to take them back to their accommodation in Bowness.”
Nine team volunteers were involved in the incident, which lasted 4¾ hours.
Rod Hepplewhite
15 October 2021Not sure how old the boots are but not a good advert for Peter Storm boots. You get what you pay for, as they say.
David S
15 October 2021I carry duct tape for those “not sure why, just in case” moments…
Dave Thompson
15 October 2021Second the duct tape stored on walking pole.
Chris Goode, Cockermouth.
16 October 2021“These boots weren’t made for walking
Jo Austin
16 October 2021My Scarpas did the same and they cost a packet. Old boots conk out eventually
Felix
16 October 2021Duct tape and cable ties worth the weight
Andy
17 October 2021I had a very well used pair of Meindl Burma pros, the sole fell off on day two of an eight day hike on the Chinese side of the Himalayas. Duct tape also fell off after about two hours, used a spare lace to tie it on and had to grin and bear it. No mountain rescue out there!
Paul
18 October 2021Well done Andy , your the man