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Mountaineers: don't put ladders on Everest's Hillary Step

Mountaineers are urging the Nepalese Government not to allow the installation of ladders and fixed ropes near the summit of Everest.

Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler appointed Mountaineering Council patrons

Two climbing veterans have been appointed patrons of the British Mountaineering Council. Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler join a select group that in...

Emotional repeat of Old Man of Hoy ascent for 80-year-old Chris Bonington

Climbing elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington said his repeat of a historic first climb was an emotional experience.

Mick Fowler will lead attempt on first ascent of Hagshu North Face

A former Alpine Club president is planning to climb a taxing route never before successfully ascended in the Himalaya.

Sherpa Adventure Gear helps children of guides killed in Everest avalanche

The families of 16 Sherpas killed on Everest last month are being helped by the Kathmandu company...

Hillwalkers can bid on eBay for chance to join felltop assessor on Helvellyn

Intrepid hillwalkers are being offered the chance to bid for a trip up England’s third-highest mountain in the company of lifesaving experts.

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

Severe winter coming? Not necessarily, says Met Office

Britain’s official weather forecasters today poured cold water on media reports that the country was heading for one of the severest winters in years.

Climbing pioneers' talk will raise cash for porters' shelter

A galaxy of climbing stars will talk about their exploits at a charity lecture to raise cash for a porters’ rescue shelter near Everest.

Death-fall teen Andrew Lucas's family agrees payment from Brathay group

The family of a teenager who died after a fall from a mountain five years ago have settled their legal claim against the trust that organised the expedition.

Kenton Cool's next challenge: world's three highest peaks in three months

Record-breaking British mountaineer Kenton Cool has announced his next big challenge: the Himalayan Trilogy.

Sir Chris Bonington to repeat Old Man of Hoy climb, aged 80

One of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering is planning to repeat a historic climb – at the age of 80.

Sir Chris Bonington celebrates 80th birthday with plans for new climb

One of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering celebrates his 80th birthday tomorrow. Sir Chris Bonington is still climbing and hillwalking a...

Climber Alan Hinkes goes head-to-head with Beckham and Murray for award

Record-breaking mountaineer Alan Hinkes has joined an elite list including footballer David Beckham and tennis player Andy Murray.

Lottery grant secures late mountaineer Joe Tasker's archive

An archive of a renowned mountaineer who died on Everest more than 30 years ago will be preserved thanks to a Lottery grant.

Winter's onset means it's time for Helvellyn felltop assessors to start work

Two men are preparing to begin the unusual job of climbing England’s third highest mountain every day to help keep members of the public safe.

Sir Chris Bonington takes up outdoor guild's president post

Veteran mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington has been appointed president of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

JD Sports buys controlling interest in Scots outdoor retailer Tiso

The owner of the Blacks and Millets stores has expanded its interests in the outdoor market by snapping up a controlling share of Edinburgh-based group Graham Tiso.