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Swap scheme offers discount for outdoor guidebook updates

Outdoor enthusiasts with a stack of old guidebooks can swap them for new editions at a bargain price under a scheme introduced by a leading publisher.

New books offer guide to European walking routes

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts looking beyond Britain’s shores have a trio of books to guide them on their travels.

Tributes to mountain rescuer who died after Afghan attack

A member of an RAF mountain rescue team has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence announced that Squadron Leader Anth...

Broken legs and stats galore as The Angry Corrie reappears

An irregular and irreverent outdoors magazine has made a reappearance after an absence of more than a year.

Repeat of military exercise will jam GPS signals for walkers

A military exercise currently underway which jams GPS signals will be repeated next year. Ofcom announced another week of when navigational signals...

Challenge walkers raise cash for volunteer rescue team

A group of nearly 40 walkers and runners took to the Dales fells to help raise funds for a local rescue team.

Vaude's Alpamayo jackets among first to feature new NeoShell

Innovative fabric features in these women's and men's jackets claimed to have great breathability...

GPS jamming will affect Pennine forests

The Ministry of Defence will jam sat-nav signals in the remote north Pennines during exercises later this year.

Final call for walkers and runners to Grin 'n' Bear It for rescuers

Rescuers have issued a final invitation for walkers to tackle their annual challenge this weekend. The Grin ‘n’ Bear It event offers walkers an...

'Mr Cairngorms' gains mountain award for life devoted to Highlands work

A pioneer of ski-mountaineering and keen climber has been awarded a top honour for his knowledge of the Scottish Mountains.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Tweets will keep Snowdonia hill-goers up-to-date with winter conditions

Outdoor enthusiasts in north Wales will be able to get safety updated on mountain conditions via Twitter – in two languages.

Hurricane and whiteout warnings for Highlands as storm approaches

Hurricane-force winds are set to hit the Highlands tomorrow, with snow to follow. The Met Office is forecasting gusts of up to 130mph (210kph) on m...

Mountain council to stage avalanche awareness days

With frequent heavy snow showers forecast for the Highlands over the next few days, with up to a metre of snow expected on Scottish hills, comes a timely reminder of upcoming avalanche awareness courses.

Recyling outdoor gear: first industry steps towards a greener future?

One of Rohan's founders has a new project: Recycle Outdoor Gear, which aims to get enthusiasts passing on their old gear.

On test: Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody

Could the fleece-killer be, ironically, a merino-wool based top that, ahem, provides a more social atmosphere than its synthetic rivals?.

The UK's County Tops, by Jonny Muir

Fancy a varied walking challenge? Jonny Muir guides you to the top of the UK's 91 county high points, with some surprising finds...

Project worker aims to protect 'lost' common land for walkers and riders

Campaigners are combining to launch a project to protect lost common land. The Open Spaces Society has joined the British Horse Society in funding ...