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First felltop report finds Lakeland fells in full winter condition

The Lake District fells are in full winter condition but routes such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge should only be tackled by experienced winter mountaineers.

06 December 2010

Injured ice climbers airlifted after Brecon fall

Two climbers were airlifted from a site in the southern Brecon Beacons after injuring themselves in a fall.

04 December 2010

Mountain rescuers combine to help 150 stranded in snow

Record snowfall this week saw mountain rescue teams combine to help more than 150 motorists stranded on a South Yorkshire route.

03 December 2010

Pitch dark and minus 11C for helicopter rescue of climber

The crew of a Royal Navy helicopter has described a difficult rescue in freezing conditions on England’s third highest mountain.

03 December 2010

Snow leads to postponement of hall-closure meeting

A meeting planned for this week to discuss the future of a national park education centre has been postponed due to the wintry weather.

02 December 2010

Police appeal for sightings of missing fellwalker

Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing fellwalker. Gwenda Merriot, from Wilton near Marlborough in Wiltshire, was last s...

01 December 2010

Chance for public to have their say on Peak hall closure

Outdoor enthusiasts concerned about the proposed closure of a renowned Peak District education centre can have their three minutes’ worth at an upcoming meeting.

30 November 2010

Mountain rescuers battle snow to reach stranded hostellers

Mountain rescuers were called to a remote youth hostel to rescue visitors stranded by snow and ice. Police contacted Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Te...

29 November 2010

Mountain rescuer airlifted after remarkable flying events in Beacons

A mountain rescue team member had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering head injuries while aiding a walker found on the highest mountain in south Wales.

28 November 2010

Rescuers' warning as snow causes problems for walkers

Mountain rescuers warned walkers heading for the hills to go well equipped for their outings while winter conditions blanket the UK.

06 December 2010

Rescuers work deep into night to rescue injured climber

A climber was rescued in a 10-hour operation on England’s third highest peak. The Penrith man suffered a suspected spinal injury when he slipped ...

04 December 2010

Warning of high avalanche risk in popular climbing area

Climbers and walkers are being warned of the risk of avalanche in one of the Highlands’ most popular winter climbing areas.

03 December 2010

Fellwalker search called off after trail goes cold

Mountain rescuers looking for a missing fellwalker have called off their search after failing to find her in a nine-hour operation.

02 December 2010

Bumper snowfall leads to early Highland ski opening

A Scottish ski resort is opening earlier than in any season in the last 13 years. The Nevis Range facility on Aonach Mòr will operate this weekend...

01 December 2010

Warning after mountain rescuers called to stranded off-roaders

Police have warned off-roaders of the dangers of taking to the hills after mountain rescuers had to be called to search for the occupants of a stranded 4x4.

30 November 2010

Ramblers celebrate anniversary of right-to-roam law

A historic walkers’ law that naysayers predicted would cause problems will today be celebrated as a massive success.

30 November 2010

European court throws out final appeal for Peak quarry

Owners of a controversial Peak District site have lost their bid to appeal to a European court to allow continued large-scale limestone quarrying.

29 November 2010

Climber airlifted after Helvellyn fall

A woman was seriously injured while winter climbing on England’s third highest mountain. The 20-year-old student from London fell about 30m (100f...

27 November 2010

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