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Second body found by Nevis avalanche search teams

A second body has been found following an avalanche on Ben Nevis. Members of the Lochaber and RAF Leuchars Mountain Rescue Teams found the remains ...

Climber injured as avalanches hit Highlands

A climber has been injured after being caught in an avalanche on a Highland mountain. The man, who has not been named, was with another climber on ...

Rescue boss in push for Fort William mountain helicopter

Scotland could have its own civilian mountain rescue helicopter if a campaign is successful. John Grieve, leader of the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Tea...

Nevis Model-T event could happen as trust softens stance

Britain’s highest mountain could yet see the re-enactment of one of its most bizarre events after conservationists softened their stance.

Trust urges members to keep pressure on Salmond on power line

Supporters of a leading conservation charity are being urged to pile the pressure on Scotland’s First Minister to reject plans for a major power line that will cut through the Highlands.

Walkers asked to keep an eye on Ben Nevis

Regular walkers on Britain’s highest mountain are being asked to keep an eye on things until the spring.

New Nevis cairns plot safe course from summit

Walkers on the summit of Britain’s highest mountain can now follow a line of cairns to lead them safely to and from its peak.

Man airlifted after Nevis fall

A man was airlifted from Ben Nevis yesterday after falling on its north face. Police were alerted about 12.50pm after the man fell near the CIC Hut...

Diary offer for Nevis walkers

Walkers heading for Britain’s highest mountain can blag a free diary if they take up the offer to join the charity that owns the peak.

Rescuers find body after Nevis avalanche

Rescuers searching Ben Nevis’s north face after a reported avalanche have found a body. A member of the public reported at 10.45 this morning tha...

'Everest' challenge pair set new charity goal

Two men who this year climbed more than the height of Everest in a charity effort to summit ten British mountain peaks have set themselves a new charity challenge.

Nepal cabinet to meet at Everest base camp

Nepal’s cabinet will meet next month at Everest base camp to draw attention to the dangers posed to the mountain country by climate change.

Heather's video points to Scots mountain blackspots

Scotland’s hillwalking safety supremo features in a short video detailing the four main accident blackspots for walkers and climbers as winter conditions take hold.

Power line 'will damage mountain landscapes'

The controversial replacement power line, which will see 60m (200ft) pylons march across some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands, looks set to be approved.

Walkers rescued after torch signals spotted

Two women were rescued last night after flashing a distress signal with a torch. The walkers became benighted in the Steall area of Glen Nevis. The...

Walkers help hypothermic Nevis man

A walker was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain yesterday as strong winds buffeted Scotland and northern England.

Nevis rubbish drives volunteers bananas

It’s enough to drive a mountaineer bananas: Britain’s highest peak is being blighted by a thousand discarded skins as thoughtless walkers toss away the remains of their energy-boosting snack.