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Ed Jackson, the 'lucky' quadriplegic who discovered alpine mountaineering

Four years ago, Ed Jackson's rugby career ended with an ill judged dive into a swimming pool and a broken spine; here's how he came to be on two alpine summits with top climber Leo Houlding.

Interview: Nims Purja, the 'unknown' mountaineer who smashed the 8,000m peaks record

He's the Nepalese man who hadn't set foot on a mountain until nine years ago; then he set his eyes on possibly the toughest high-altitude record .

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith find body on Ben Cruachan

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith, who was reported missing in the Highlands, have found his body.

Pole brand Leki announces unexpected death of owner Waltraud Lenhart

Walking pole brand Leki has announced its owner Waltraud Lenhart has died. The 64-year-old took over running the company after her husband Klaus di...

Two walkers die in separate incidents in Lomond national park

Rescuers searching for a missing hillwalker in the southern Highlands discovered a man’s body. The 33-year-old was found on Ben A’an in the Tro...

RAF jets mark speed pioneer Donald Campbell's birthday in Coniston Water flypast

Two RAF jets took part in a flypast over the Lake District to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of a speed pioneer.

Great North Air Ambulance appeals for help with cost of new helicopter

A charity whose helicopters have flown to the aid of numerous outdoors enthusiasts is appealing to the public to help fund a replacement aircraft.

Two Sca Fell walkers rescued after getting stuck on Broad Stand

Two walkers were rescued after getting stuck on steep ground at a Lake District accident black spot. The pair became cragfast on Broad Stand on Sca...

Police investigate killing of white-tailed sea eagle poisoned in Strathdon

A rare bird of prey whose body was found in the Cairngorms national park was poisoned, police said. The dead white-tailed sea eagle was found in St...

Publisher pays tribute after death of guidebook writer Kev Reynolds

Publisher Cicerone has paid tribute to one of its top writers, Kev Reynolds, who has died aged 78. Mr Reynolds established himself as an expert on ...

Farmer finds body believed to be missing Yorkshire Dales walker David McCartney

A body believed to be that of missing walker David McCartney has been found in the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police said a farmer made the d...

Police issue water warning after deaths during Lomond national park's 'worst weekend'

Police in Scotland have warned of the dangers of entering lochs and rivers after a number of people died in water incidents over the weekend.

How an outdoor retailer survived lockdown: a service centre, a woman's eye and explainer videos

Innovation and a keen eye on online sales have helped independent retailer Trekitt survive lockdown...

Calder Valley rescuers pay tribute to ex-leader Neville Sharp after his death

Rescuers have paid tribute to a former team leader who died earlier this month. Neville Sharp was a life member of Calder Valley Search and Rescue ...

Yorkshire Dales bosses 'shocked but not surprised' by double buzzard shooting

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority said it was shocked but not surprised at details of the shooting of two buzzards revealed by investigators.

Nimsdai Purja among Sherpa team to complete first winter ascent of K2

A group of Nepalese Sherpas has made a historic first winter ascent of the world’s second-highest mountain.

Walker Cameron Steel dies after fall on Glen Coe mountain

A man has died after falling while walking on the Glen Coe mountains. Cameron Steel, 35, of Glasgow, was one of two men on a route on Bidean nam Bi...

Dead North York Moors buzzard contained enough poison to kill a child

Police in North Yorkshire are appealing for information after tests confirmed a buzzard whose body was found by a passer-by died from poisoning.

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