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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.

26 February 2013

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.

26 February 2013

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.

25 February 2013

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.

25 February 2013

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.

24 February 2013

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.

24 February 2013

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...

24 February 2013

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...

22 February 2013

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.

21 February 2013

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...

26 February 2013

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...

26 February 2013

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.

25 February 2013

'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.

24 February 2013

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...

24 February 2013

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.

24 February 2013

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.

23 February 2013

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.

21 February 2013

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.

21 February 2013

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