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Ben Nevis avalanche victim's family visits site as team pleads for search for ice-axes
Rescuers have taken relatives of one of the men who died in the avalanche on Ben Nevis last week to the site of the incident.
Police say climbers who died on Ben Nevis were French and Swiss
Police said two of the men who died on Ben Nevis on Tuesday were French, and a third came from Switzerland.
Two die and two are injured in Ben Nevis avalanche
Two people have died after an avalanche on Ben Nevis. Police said a rescue operation is still underway and that two other people have been injured....
From Ben Nevis to Annapurna: Cicerone celebrates 50 years of publishing
One of the best known publishers in the outdoor world is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Kendal-based Cicerone was founded by two marri...
Cragfast Ben Nevis climbers brought to safety in 'epic' 18-hour rescue
Rescuers brought two climbers to safety from Ben Nevis’s North Face after they got stuck. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team described the 18-hour ope...
Climber dies in Ben Nevis New Year's Day accident
A climber has died in an incident on Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Tuesday after the young woman fell...
Ben Nevis climber dies after Tower Gully fall
A man has died after he fell while climbing on Ben Nevis. The 21-year-old was with a companion in Tower Gully when the incident happened on Sunday...
Scottish mountain rescuers 'overwhelmed' by support after helicopter complaints
Four Scottish mountain rescue teams who voiced their concerns over the level of support from the UK’s search and rescue helicopters said they have been overwhelmed by support they received.
Keswick rescuers pay tribute to former leader Mike Nixon who has died, aged 90
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team has paid tribute to a former stalwart who has died aged 90. Mike Nixon had more than 60 years’ service with the team...
Ben Nevis deaths prompt mountaineering experts' plea to use weather reports
Mountain experts have added their voice to pleas for outdoor enthusiasts in the Highlands to obtain weather information before heading out.
Third climber dies after Ben Nevis avalanche
A third climber has died after an avalanche on Ben Nevis. Police said the two people injured in the incident on the North Face on Tuesday had been ...
Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders revive Himalaya climb plans after cancer diagnosis
A veteran climber has revived plans to tackle a Himalayan peak that had to be abandoned two years ago when he was diagnosed with cancer.
'Quiet and unassuming' author Noel Williams wins Scottish mountain culture award
A ‘quiet and unassuming’ former teacher and mountain rescuer has been named as the recipient of this year’s Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.
Police reveal student who died in New Year's Day Ben Nevis fall was from Germany
Police have revealed that the woman who died in a fall on Ben Nevis on New Year’s Day was from Germany.
Patrick Boothroyd named as climber who died after Ben Nevis fall
Police have named the man who died after falling on Ben Nevis at the weekend. Patrick Boothroyd suffered fatal injuries when he fell while climbing...
Survey shows most Scots want more protection for their scenic landscapes
Nine out of ten people surveyed in Scotland said large-scale industrial developments should be subject to restrictions in the nation’s most important landscapes.
Scottish rescuers: helicopter bosses have 'casual disregard' for members' safety
Scotland’s four busiest volunteer mountain rescue teams have accused the agencies operating the UK’s rescue helicopters of having a ‘casual disregard’ for the safety of team members.
Kílian Jornet and Tove Alexandersson clinch skyrunning titles with Steall wins
Catalan runner Kilian Jornet and Swede Tove Alexandersson stamped their authority on the world skyrunning championships with victories in the Salomon Ring of Steall Race on Saturday.