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Organisers of the 2024 Olympic Games want to include sport climbing in the event.
The discipline is already scheduled for the 2020 Tokyo games, but the committee behind the following event, which will be staged in Paris, are proposing climbing again form part of the major sporting competition
Buxton team first in England and Wales to gain CAA approval for drone use in rescues
A Peak District team said it is the first mountain rescue team in England and Wales to be granted approval to use drones in its operations.
'Tolkeinesque' Dragon's Back photo comes top in national parks 70th anniversary contest
A ‘Tolkeinesque’ view of a Peak District hill has been judged top photo in a competition marking the 70th anniversary of the foundation of national parks in England and Wales.
Group will install new Blencathra summit ring after raising £1,000
A group that launched an online appeal to raise cash to replace a missing Lakeland summit marker will install a replica after reaching its target.
Mountaineers welcome Glen Etive planners' move to walk in James Bond's steps
Mountaineers have welcomed a decision by Highland planners to walk in the steps of James Bond actors Daniel Craig and Dame Judy Dench.
From Ben Nevis to Annapurna: Cicerone celebrates 50 years of publishing
One of the best known publishers in the outdoor world is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Kendal-based Cicerone was founded by two marri...
Watch brand Elliot Brown raises £14,000 for mountain rescue with sales of special model
An upmarket watch brand has raised thousands of pounds for mountain rescuers through sales of its products.
Dales planners order removal of 'alien features' pods at campsite near Hawes
Planners in the Yorkshire Dales have agreed to take enforcement action against the operators of a camping and caravanning site.
Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering injury on Grisedale Pike
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring an ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was joined by colleagues from the Cockermout...
'Quiet and unassuming' author Noel Williams wins Scottish mountain culture award
A ‘quiet and unassuming’ former teacher and mountain rescuer has been named as the recipient of this year’s Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.
Climber Shauna Coxsey puts injury behind her with sights on Olympic glory
A hand injury kept climber Shauna Coxsey out of competition this year, but the bouldering star has her sights set on Olympic glory.
On test: Danner Mountain 600 Weatherized insulated boot reviewed
PrimaLoft insulation in Danner's heritage-styled boots adds warmth to winter walks...
Follow in the Brontë sisters' footsteps to Top Withins, inspiration for Wuthering Heights
Take to the romantic wild Brontë moors, home to Cathy and Heathcliff, on this walk starting in the hilltop village of Haworth in West Yorkshire .
