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Sierra Designs brings its alternative view of outdoor gear to the UK

A maverick approach to backpacking clothing and gear is revealed with the arrival in Britain of this US company's range.

Dog reunited with fallen walker after wintry night on Lake District mountain

Mountain rescuers helped reunite a walker with his lost dog after the man survived a 500ft fall on a Lake District mountain.

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

Bottled vole among rubbish found in Real Three Peaks mountain clean-up

Oddball discoveries on Britain’s honeypot high mountains have included an octopus, a piano and the infamous maroon Vauxhall Frontera on Snowdon’s summit.

Blencathra walker survives 130ft fall with minor injuries

A walker escaped with minor injuries after falling 130ft (40m) down a Lake District Mountain. His companion had to be rescued after getting stuck o...

Zamberlan's Crosser shoe is aimed at speed hikers

Speed hiking: it's big in Europe and this new Zamberlan shoe is aimed at enthusiasts...

Black Diamond unveils women's version of Ultra Mountain FL trekking poles

The US company's four-season walking poles now come in women-specific sizes...

Stay off mountain tops if you don't have ice-axe and crampons, rescuers say

A mountain rescue team says anyone without crampons and ice-axe should stay off the high mountains of south Wales in current conditions.

Your guide to the ideal Christmas presents for the outdoor fan in your life

We've lots of suggestions for Christmas stocking-fillers for the outdoor enthusiast in our look at festive gear and clothing.

On test: large day rucksacks

Nine packs compared, big enough for an overnight camp or packing that extra winter gear...

Snowdonia walkers airlifted to hospital after lightning strike

Two walkers were airlifted to hospital after a lightning strike on a Snowdonia mountain. The men were close to the 905m (2,969ft) summit of Aran Fa...

On test: MSR TR-3 Surelock Poles

MSR's walking poles offer easy adjustment on the move for different terrain...

Birch wood frame adds to Fjӓllrӓven Kajka pack's green credentials

Fjӓllrӓven has replaced metal with wood to lower this backpacking rucksack's carbon footprint...

sugru: the colourful little bit of kit that could get you out of a fix

A silicone rubber repair material that sticks to most outdoor gear and has many more uses...

Injured walker dies after being airlifted from Glyder Fawr

A walker has died after falling from a Snowdonia mountain. The man was seen to fall more than 90m (300ft) from Senior’s Ridge on Glyder Fawr yest...

MSR unveils new Deploy and Flight trekking poles for next winter

Already planning for next winter, US brand MSR has unveiled two new ranges of walking poles...

Mountain experts recommend items for outdoor fans' Santa's list

Mountain experts have come up with a last-minute Christmas shopping list to help outdoor fans stay safe on the hills.

Scafell Pike clean up bags a mountain of rubbish

A clean up on England’s highest fell produced a mountain of waste. The litter pick, organised by Stockport-based mountain leader Dave Ascough, tu...

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