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Lakeland mountain rescuers' drone exercise ends in unexpected incident

An exercise by mountain rescuers using a drone to search for a casualty had an unexpected ending, demonstrating technology has its limitations.

New Alpkit sustainability research reveals average user keeps jacket for 11 years

Outdoors brand Alpkit has released its third sustainability report, in a move to put it at the forefront of openness on its operations.

Czech athlete Pavel Paloncý attempts winter Wainwrights round

Czech endurance runner Pavel Paloncý has begun an attempt on a winter completion of the Lake District Wainwrights.

Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

Christmas is fast approaching and we've been out trying some great items to help you choose festive gifts for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.

On test: three- to four-season walking boots reviewed

Designing a boot that can be used throughout the year in all but the most severe winter conditions isn’t easy; we tested six pairs to see if they fulfilled the task.

Newcomers Garry Greenhow and Rose Mather claim victory in Three Peaks Race

Newcomers were victorious in the Three Peaks Race, which was staged for the first time in 18 months. Garry Greenhow took first place and Rose Mathe...

Anna Taylor completes self-powered Classic Rock round, climbing's 'Wainwrights' challenge

A rising star of climbing has completed a self-powered round of all the Classic Rock routes. Anna Taylor cycled 2,400km reaching the climbs, and as...

Cairn Gorm funicular problems push back reopening to late 2022

A controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm will not reopen in time for this winter’s skiing season, its owners announced.

Runner Ian Stewart leads from start to finish to take Cape Wrath Ultra victory

Runner Ian Stewart has won the Cape Wrath Ultra, after leading the race from start to finish. The Yorkshireman completed the 400km route through so...

On test: Rab Infinity Microlight Jacket reviewed

Wind and cool temperatures provided ideal testing conditions for this insulated jacket, which combines hydrophobic down with Gore-Tex windstoppinng fabric.

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been out on the hills to see how eight different waterproof jackets perform in the wind, rain and snow.

Leaders Kim Collison and Sabrina Verjee pull out of Spine Race in brutal conditions

Both the men’s and women’s leaders in the Montane Spine Race have pulled out of the event. Kim Collison withdrew after setting a blistering pac...

Interview: Nims Purja, the 'unknown' mountaineer who smashed the 8,000m peaks record

He's the Nepalese man who hadn't set foot on a mountain until nine years ago; then he set his eyes on possibly the toughest high-altitude record .

Severe Lakes weather forces abandonment of OMM races for only third time

The Original Mountain Marathon has been called off for only the third time in its 54-year history. Flooded roads in the Lake District made safety t...