Shedload of Bonington material goes on show thanks to lottery grant

Some of the most important items of British mountaineering history that had been kept in a shed are now safe after a two-year preservation project.

National park boss hopes for Olympic boost in difficult year

The boss of England’s biggest national park is hoping for a bounce from the London Olympics in what he sees as a tough year for business.

Scott and Greaves become mountain council patrons

Two elder statesmen of the mountaineering community have been appointed patrons of the body representing climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in England and Wales.

Via ferrata continues as Honister bosses look for agreement on extension

Britain’s first via ferrata will continue to operate while its owners look for agreement with authorities over using a controversial extension.

Planners turn down Lake District zip-wire plan

National park planners have rejected a controversial bid to build a white-knuckle tourist attraction on a Lake District mountainside.

Everest mountaineer Sir Chris will lead politicians' summit meeting

A group of politicians will today hold a summit meeting with one of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering.

Upmarket Bonington event aims to raise cash for Lakeland charity

Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington will give an account of his early climbing career to raise funds for a landscape charity.

Climbing moves one step closer to Olympic status

Climbing moved a step closer to getting a foothold on the route to Olympic acceptance. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board plac...

Mountain rescue pair complete Coast to Coast walk for new fund

Two footsore mountain rescuers successfully ended their walk across England to raise cash for a new benevolent fund.