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On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed

The 'EVO' version of Danner's Mountain 600 is upgraded to make them a backpacking boot. How did they fare over the months?...

Alex Staniforth will attempt continuous round of 446 mountains in charity challenge

Mental-health champion and adventurer Alex Staniforth will celebrate turning 30 by embarking on a mammoth quest to summit all of England and Wales’s mountains.

Patterdale rescuers in 100th callout as busy year continues

Rescuers in Patterdale completed their 100th callout of the year at the weekend when they went to the aid of an injured hillwalker.

On test: Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX boots reviewed

Danner's addition to its Mountain 600 range offers good comfort on the trail...

On test: Therm-a-Rest Neoair XLite NXT sleeping mat reviewed

A lightweight sleeping mat that packs up small and provides good warmth and comfort, at a price...

The Pennine Way: my route at 66

Last year I decided to celebrate qualifying for the state pension by tackling another oldie: Britain's first national trail.

On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed

Is there still a place for a down jacket in your rucksack? We took to the wintry hills to find out...

On test: Danner Cascade Crest boots reviewed

They come with a hefty price tag, but these USA-manufactured boots ooze quality...

Northumberland rescuers called out to aid injured walker on The Cheviot

A group of walkers was helped to safety after one of them injured themselves on The Cheviot, on the England-Scotland border.

On test: AeroPress Go Plus reviewed

Want a decent cup of coffee to set you up for a day in the great outdoors? This camp gadget delivers a quality caffeine boost...

Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas

In a quandary what to buy your outdoors fan for Christmas? We've reviewed some stocking fillers for you...

On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed

These Italian-made boots are a good all-rounder for UK hillwalking...

Mountain expert Graham Uney will give this year's Wainwright memorial talk

Mountain expert Graham Uney will be the guest speaker at this year’s annual memorial lecture of the Wainwright Society.

Father and son rescued from Cheviots after suffering heat exhaustion

A father and son were rescued from a remote hill in the Cheviots after getting into difficulties caused by the hot weather.

On test: Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Gore-Tex boots reviewed

Terrex's lightweight boot proved comfortable over extensive trail walking...

Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society

A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been busy out on the hill in the worst that the UK climate can throw at us to evaluate nine waterproof jackets.

Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds

An Explorer Scout who fell to his death in north Wales was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury found. Neglect by the Scout Association also contribu...