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Blea Tarn walker flown to hospital after ankle injury
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after slipping and injuring his ankle. The 84-year-old was with a group of friends in the Blea Tarn are...
Forecasters warn of Thursday blizzards on Scottish mountains
It may be only a month from the summer solstice, but forecasters warned today that hillwalkers and climbers should prepare for severe winter conditions tomorrow.
Councillors 'fail Scotland' with Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm vote
Scottish mountaineers expressed dismay at the decision of councillors not to oppose the building of two windfarms in a national scenic area.
Aberdeen rescuers seek walkers to raise cash in 17-mile Cairngorms trek
Mountain rescuers have issued a challenge to walkers to tackle their annual fundraising trek. The Aberdeen & St John Mountain Rescue Associatio...
Holme Fell walker airlifted after slip leads to broken ankle
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after injuring herself. The woman, from Carlisle and in her 60s, was walking near Ivy Crag on Holme Fel...
Rescuers use sirens and lights to guide lost Carlton Bank walkers
Rescuers guided a group of lost walkers to safety by sounding their vehicle sirens and turning on the blue flashing lights.
Mountaineers' shock at Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm plans
Mountaineers have expressed their shock at the prospect of two new windfarms being built in one of Scotland’s national scenic areas.
Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year.
Rescuers' plea: take map and compass and learn to navigate
Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to learn to navigate after they had difficulty finding an injured man.
Twitter feed enables 'live' re-enactment of 1953 Everest ascent
The first successful ascent of Everest is being recreated on social media. As the 60th anniversary of Tenzing Norgay’s and Edmund Hillary’s sum...
Simone Moro in highest ever Everest helicopter rescue of stricken climber
One of the men involved in the recent ugly confrontation on Everest between three European mountaineers and Sherpas has carried out a daring helicopter rescue of a stricken climber.
Walking holiday pair smash South West Coast Path record in charity run
A pair of ultrarunners smashed the record for completing England’s longest national trail. Mark Townsend and Julie Gardener’s traverse of the S...
Kenton Cool's 'truly epic' Everest Three Peaks set new record
Record-breaking Everest mountaineer Kenton Cool has posted a new first by summiting what he has termed the Ultimate Three Peaks.
Kenton Cool eyes up Three Peaks record after 11th Everest summit
Kenton Cool has reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain for the 11th time. He summited Everest at 2am local time today with his climbi...
Ullswater walker stretchered from steep ground after ankle injury
A walker was rescued after injuring himself when he slipped. The 65-year-old man was walking with friends in the Ullswater area today when the acci...
Mountain rescuers build Glencoe shelter in memory of late colleague
A group of mountain rescuers are building a shelter in a Highland glen in memory of a late colleague.
Injured walker airlifted from Liathach after fall
A walker was airlifted from a Torridon mountain after falling and injuring himself. The 79-year-old fell while on Liathach and both Torridon and Ki...
Warning to walkers after unexploded shells found on Peak District moor
Mountain rescuers warned walkers and runners after dangerous unexploded shells were found on moorland.
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4 Forecasters warn of Thursday blizzards on Scottish mountains
5 Simone Moro in highest ever Everest helicopter rescue of stricken climber
6 Councillors 'fail Scotland' with Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm vote
7 Walking holiday pair smash South West Coast Path record in charity run
8 Aberdeen rescuers seek walkers to raise cash in 17-mile Cairngorms trek
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2 Mountaineers' shock at Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm plans (10)
3 Mountain expert warns women of perils of toilet breaks (8)
4 Simone Moro in highest ever Everest helicopter rescue of stricken climber (6)
5 Kenton Cool's 'truly epic' Everest Three Peaks set new record (4)
6 Second hypothermia case for Langdale team as Angle Tarn walker rescued (3)
7 Cairn Gorm funicular operators seek permanent guided-walks go-ahead (3)
8 Rescuers' plea: take map and compass and learn to navigate (3)
9 Injured walker airlifted from Liathach after fall (3)
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