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Building work begins on first of two 'seasonal' rescue helicopter bases

Work has begun on construction of the first additional ‘seasonal’ search and rescue helicopter base at Oban.

Runner Clëo Bishop-Bolt puts Spine Race podium bid on hold to rescue lost dog

A mountain rescuer put her bid for a podium finish in a gruelling endurance race on hold to go to the aid of a lost dog.

Mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington celebrates his 90th birthday

Sir Chris Bonington, elder statesman of British mountaineering, celebrates his 90th birthday on Tuesday.

Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension

Adventurer Leo Houlding has officially opened an extension at the headquarters of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team.

Rescue stalwart Dave 'Heavy' Whalley wins mountain culture award

A stalwart of mountain rescue is the latest recipient of an annual award for excellence. Organisers of Fort William Mountain Festival have named Da...

Two new helicopter bases planned under Coastguard seach-and-rescue deal

Two new helicopter bases will be set up in plans for the next stage of the UK’s civilian search and rescue service.

Quadriplegic climber Ed Jackson rescued after setting Himalaya height record

A quadriplegic adventurer and his team had to be airlifted off a Himalayan mountain after they got into difficulties.

Quadriplegic climber Ed Jackson plans ascents of 12 Peaks of Christmas

A quadriplegic adventurer will set out at the weekend on a quest to reach the summits of 12 British mountains.

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...

Volunteer mountain rescuers among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours

Volunteer mountain rescuers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Richard Warren, a stalwart of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, was ...

Toby Roberts takes gold for Britain's first Olympic climbing medal

Climber Toby Roberts has struck Olympic gold, winning Great Britain’s first ever medal in the sport.

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.

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...

Kendal Mountain Festival provides £4.5m boost to town, with 25,000 ticket sales

Kendal Mountain Festival continues to grow in popularity, with more than 25,000 tickets sold for the recent events in the Cumbrian town.

Police renew appeal for information on walker Finn Creaney, last seen two weeks ago

Police in the Highlands have renewed an appeal for sightings of a man who has gone missing in Sutherland after setting out for a walk.

Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes challenge to carry Christmas tree to 12 summits

A quadriplegic adventurer has completed his challenge to lug a Christmas tree to the top of 12 British mountains to raise cash for charity.

Ed Jackson, the 'lucky' quadriplegic who discovered alpine mountaineering

Four years ago, Ed Jackson's rugby career ended with an ill judged dive into a swimming pool and a broken spine; here's how he came to be on two alpine summits with top climber Leo Houlding.