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Bonington and Steck will retell tales of Eiger tragedy and triumph
Two of the world’s leading climbers will this week deliver an insight into one of the world’s most imposing mountains.
Cavers safe after heavy rain floods underground passages
Six groups of cavers emerged unhurt after heavy rain caused difficulties underground in the Yorkshire Dales.
Smartphone fix helps rescuers find lost walkers in atrocious weather
Rescuers used a couple’s smartphone position to find them on England’s highest mountain in atrocious weather.
Wildlife trust will take over prime national park rockclimbing crags
A wildlife trust has agreed to take over national park land that includes one of the country’s most popular climbing areas.
Footpath microlight flights grounded as appeal fails
A microlight enthusiast’s plans to fly from an airstrip crossing footpaths have been grounded. Mark Fowler of Botolph Claydon in Buckinghamshire ...
Charity aims to get lads into the outdoors for Christmas
A charity aimed at getting gay and bisexual men involved in the great outdoors is urging men to swap bars and booze for the mountains and rivers of Britain for their Christmas festivities.
Borders festival town hosts premiere of Canadian mountain bike film
A Borders town will host a showing of a major mountain biking film as a follow-on from the successful TweedLove bike festival.
Guide publishers appeal to outdoor fans to check their bookshelves
Leading outdoors publisher Cicerone is appealing to enthusiasts to root around on their bookshelves for copies of any of the company’s old books.
Paddlers and mountain team commended for tragic rescue efforts
Two paddlers and a mountain rescue team were among those who received awards for their part in an attempted rescue of a kayaker trapped underwater.
Second success for system as rescuers use phone signal to find lost walkers
A new software system for mountain rescuers helped guide a team to a pair lost on a hillside. The rescue was the second in the weekend to use the S...
Injured mountain biker rescued from forest trail
A mountain biker was rescued after injuring herself on a downhill section of a popular course. Three mountain rescue teams went to the rider’s ai...
Outdoor retailer issues warning as sales disappoint
Troubled outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure today warned trading had worsened in the last few weeks. The company’s shares ended 11 per cent down on ...
Bonita adds 'beautiful' mountain to her Himalayan tally
Britain’s youngest female Everest summiteer has added a third Himalayan peak to her tally. Bonita Norris successfully climbed Ama Dablam in the c...
Outdoor shop's donation adds to mountain rescuers' vehicle fund
Staff and customers at a Glasgow outdoors shop have helped swell the coffers of a rescue team’s appeal for funds.
Bridge right-of-way status provides Lakeland route for walkers
Walkers and cyclists can now legally use a bridge thought to have built by the Army, to avoid taking to roads in a busy Lakeland valley.
Sponsors step in to save 'vital' Lakeland mountain weather service
The vital winter mountain service that provides information about felltop conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.
Undaunted outdoors fan Julie overcomes disabilities to gain top award
A woman who overcame a number of disabilities spoke of her love of the outdoors after gaining the highest level of the John Muir Award.
Walker rescued after tumble on fell
A walker was rescued after falling and injuring himself on a Lakeland fell. The 74-year-old man was on an organised walk between Honister and Great...