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Bumper Christmas sales help Cotswold Outdoors pass £100m mark
Retailer Cotswold Outdoor said a bumper period in the run-up to Christmas helped it bust the £100m turnover ceiling last year.
Lake District boss Richard Leafe will join record Windermere clean-up dive
The Lake District’s top boss will plumb new depths when he takes part in a record-breaking clean-up.
New warning on via ferrata sets after mountain experts' safety meeting
Climbing experts have warned of further safety concerns about via ferrata sets after a second series of recalls of equipment by manufacturers.
Scottish mountain rescuers will benefit from GO Outdoors badge sales
Outdoor fans will be able to help mountain rescue teams while they buy their gear north of the border.
Five rescued in final day to remember for Royal Navy pilot Geoff Richardson
A search and rescue helicopter pilot had a day to remember on his final flying stint with the Royal Navy, rescuing five stricken hillgoers in the Lake District in four separate incidents.
Daniel Smith walks into record books as youngest to complete munro round
A nine-year-old boy walked into the record books this weekend as he summited two Perthshire mountains.
Pen-y-ghent walker rescued after injuring ankle on icy path
A walker was rescued from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after slipping and injuring her ankle. The woman was coming down Pen-y-ghent yesterday w...
Paraglider rescued from Carrock Fell after take-off crash-landing
A paraglider was rescued after he crash-landed on a Lake District fell. The 42-year-old from Penrith was trying to take off from Carrock Fell today...
Mountain experts plead with hillgoers to plan for winter trips
Mountaineering experts are pleading with hillgoers to go prepared for winter after a series of tragic incidents over the past few weeks.
Glyder Fawr walkers found sheltering after night search
A couple were found sheltering on a Snowdonia mountain after they were reported missing. A search and rescue dog and handler found the walkers, age...
Climber dies after fall from Ben Nevis North Face
A climber has died after falling on Britain’s highest mountain. The man fell about 50m (165ft) from Raeburn’s Buttress on the North Face of Ben...
Ranulph Fiennes abandons Antarctic crossing plans after suffering frostbite
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has abandoned his plans to tackle a winter crossing of the Antarctic continent.
'Lost' Dales sponsored walker found after search by two rescue teams
Rescuers were called out to help a sponsored walker who was reported to be missing in the Yorkshire Dales.
Hypothermic walker airlifted from Scafell after leg injury
A walker was airlifted from England’s second highest mountain after falling on hard snow. The woman was on Green How below Scafell’s summit yes...
Polartec calls for bids from adventurers for its annual challenge grant
Innovative outdoor brand Polartec is on the lookout for adventurers to get a cash hand-out for their projects.
Man injured in Helvellyn plunge as four rescued in busy day for teams
A man was airlifted from England’s third highest mountain after falling more than 300ft and injuring himself.
Divers' Windermere lake clean-up could break world record
A clean-up of a Cumbrian lake could is set to break a world record for the number of divers involved.
Cockermouth mountain rescuers open doors to mark 60th anniversary
A Lake District mountain rescue team will throw open its doors this weekend as it celebrates a diamond day.