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Navy rescue crew braves 'worst conditions' in flight to save walker

The crew of a Royal Navy rescue helicopter described a hair-raising flight in a blizzard in which they plucked an injured walker from a Highland munro.

Criminals' cash will buy gear for rescue team's junior club

A rescue team’s junior club will be able to buy outdoor gear, thanks to criminals’ cash. North Yorkshire Police donated £2,040 to the Outdoor ...

MP praises rescue team during visit to base

A member of Parliament’s all-party mountaineering group paid tribute to volunteer rescuers during a visit to the Yorkshire Dales’ busiest team.

Rescuers praise injured walker who hobbled off a mountain

Rescuers have praised an injured walker who managed to hobble to the base of a mountain with their help.

Last-minute stocking fillers for outdoors fans

Looking for a last-minute gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? We have a few pointers to stocking fillers for outdoor fans...

Wildlife trust will take over prime national park rockclimbing crags

A wildlife trust has agreed to take over national park land that includes one of the country’s most popular climbing areas.

Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.

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...

Bike festival provided £½m boost to local economy

A Scottish cycling festival contributed more than £½m to the local economy, organisers said. EventScotland, the national events agency, said the ...

Power for footpath volunteers thanks to tool firm's gift

Volunteers from Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity will have more power thanks to a donation from an international technology firm.

From the Borders to Iceland: trust's helpers clock up 5,600 hours

Volunteers from a conservation charity cleared more than 600 bags of rubbish from wild areas last year, clocking up 5,600 hours of unpaid work.

Nikwax concentrates its tent treatments

Waterproofing company Nikwax is concentrating its efforts on its tent treatment. The Sussex-based firm is introducing a concentrated version...

Mountain rescuers will benefit from dogs' Christmas service

Canine gentle giants will help to raise funds for a mountain rescue team in the run-up to Christmas. A pack of newfoundland dogs will help carry vi...

Ramblers' thumbs-up to trust's takeover of prime climbing site

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has welcomed the decision to place a popular climbing and walking area into the care of a conservation trust.

Sponsors step in to save 'vital' Lakeland mountain weather service

The vital winter mountain service that provides information about fell-top conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.

Experts issue 10-point safety checklist for winter mountain trips

Mountain experts have issued a 10-point checklist to help keep walkers and climbers safer during the winter months.

Wainwright devotee offers an evening in the author's company

A writer is offering audiences the chance of spending an evening with Alfred Wainwright, the celebrated guidebook author.

New Sprayway jackets aim at top-end hillwalkers

Outdoors brand Sprayway has introduced two new top-end jackets aimed at the hillwalker and mountaineer.

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