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Ultrarunner Tim Williamson heads to North Pole for 'ultimate challenge'

A British ultrarunner is preparing for his ultimate challenge: an unsupported walk to and from the North Pole.

Black Diamond lightweight range is aimed at fast-moving outdoor fans

Innovative walking poles, a women-specific pack and lightweight headtorch are among gear from Black Diamond aimed at cutting weight.

How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps

How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

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...

Walking gear on offer to online guide visitors

Visitors to an industry group’s website can get a kick-start to their walking by winning a package of gear.

Call Out Mountain Rescue? – review

Two years ago, when the first edition of this pocket-sized book appeared, we said Call Out Mountain Rescue represented a good use of a tenner, for an informative and lightly written tome packed with good advice and lots of information.

Kilimanjaro: dangers galore on the summit trail

Kilimanjaro, recently summited by a constellation of British stars, is one of the most dangerous mountains in the world.

The West Highland Way: 95 miles of pain, pleasure, plasters and pasties

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More goodies heading to the shops: new gear from the Outdoor Trade Show

In our second update on new outdoor gear exhibited at the recent Outdoor Trade Show, we look at gear from boots to tents; from stoves to poles..

Renewed police appeals for sightings of missing walker

Police have renewed their appeal for sightings of a missing hillwalker as a major search for the man continues.

New Berghaus large packs are result of 'massive project'

Outdoors brand Berghaus has updated its large rucksack range, shaving more weight off and introducing further technical developments to its load carrying system.

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.

Rescuers exchange vows after leader's zip-wire arrival

A rescue team member made a dramatic entrance at a Pennine venue when he arrived by sliding down a zip-wire.

Walking festival will follow whisky trail and drovers' roads

Walkers in a national park festival will be able to follow in the footsteps of illegal whisky distillers and cross-border cattle drovers.

Get into winter gear as the nights draw in

Those balmy June days are becoming a distant memory and this weekend Britain’s summer comes to an official end.

Bonington: mountaineering could make Olympics

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The West Highland Way: 95 miles of pain, pleasure, plasters and pasties

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