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Body of missing Glen Coe walker Neil Gillingham found on Stob Coire Sgreamhach
A man’s body found on a munro above Glen Coe has been identified as that of missing walker Neil Gillingham.
Mountain Training organisation pitches new Camping Leader qualification
The organisation behind schemes such as the Mountain Leader has introduced a new Camping Leader qualification.
Lakeland walkers rescued after injuring ankles in two separate incidents
Two Lakeland walkers were rescued after suffering ankle injuries in separate incidents over the weekend.
Rescuers searching for missing Glen Coe walker David Low find man's body
Mountain rescue teams searching for a missing walker in Glen Coe have found a man’s body. David Low, 47, of Bridge of Allan, was reported missing...
Sport climbing body suspends Russian and Belarusian athletes from events
The ruling body of competition climbing has suspended all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from its events.
Two Lakeland walkers rescued from mountainside after getting benighted
Two walkers were helped to safety by rescuers after getting into difficulties on a Lake District mountainside as night fell.
New Alpkit sustainability research reveals average user keeps jacket for 11 years
Outdoors brand Alpkit has released its third sustainability report, in a move to put it at the forefront of openness on its operations.
Two Northumberland rescuers receive awards from county's High Sheriff
Two members of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team have been honoured for their selfless devotion to the team and the local community.
Tyneside school fined £30,000 after ill planned Helvellyn ascent leads to rescue
An independent Tyneside school has been fined £30,000 after its ill prepared students had to be rescued from England’s third-highest mountain.
Police plead with hill-goers to take extra care, after six fatalities on Scottish mountains
Police are appealing to anyone heading for the Scottish mountains to take extra care, after a recent spate of fatal incidents.
Search underway for walker Neil Gillingham, missing in Glen Coe
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a hillwalker who has gone missing in Glen Coe.
Rescuers praise mountain bikers who aided cragfast Lakeland walker
Rescuers have praised two mountain bikers who went to the aid of a walker stuck on steep ground on a Lake District mountainside.
Police appeal for sightings of missing Glen Coe walker David Low
Police in the Highlands are appealing for help in finding a missing hillwalker. Officers said David Low is believed to have left his car in Glen Co...
Two walkers and dog rescued after straying into steep gully on Tryfan
A small dog and its owners were rescued after straying onto steep ground on a Snowdonia mountain. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was ale...
Sport-climbing body axes Moscow world cup event in response to Ukraine invasion
The body in charge of competition climbing has pulled a planned world cup meeting in Moscow from its schedule, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
North Wales rescuer uses local knowledge to reach injured runner during Storm Franklin
A rescuer and farmer used his local knowledge to quickly reach an injured fellrunner in the hills above Abergynolwyn in north Wales during Storm Franklin.
Group receives 'ethics' advice from Ogwen rescuers after two left stuck on scramble
A group of walkers received words of advice on skills and ethics from rescuers after two of them were left cragfast on a Snowdonia scrambling route.
Hill-goers in Scotland warned of potentially dangerous conditions following storms
Mountain experts are warning severe weather is likely to continue across Scotland’s hills over the weekend, following the passage of Storm Eunice.