Peak charge for Everest phone bid

A British man will set off from Everest base camp early next week – to make a phone call.Rod Baber hopes to climb to the highest point on Earth to make his call, and get himself in the record books.

Cuillin record for Tressider

An Edinburgh runner is claiming a new record for the traverse of the Cuillin range on Skye.Es Tressider has broken the record held by Cumbrian Andy Hyslop since 1994, completing the 12km route, including the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Sgurr Dearg, in 3h 17mins 28 secs, 14 minutes faster than Hyslop’s time.The traverse, from Gars-bheinn to Sgurr nan Gillean summits, was achieved after Es bivvied on the ridge on the night of 3 May, so he could get an early start.

Weekday closure for Bamford Edge

Climbing is suspended on Bamford Edge in the Peak District this week and on weekdays until 15 June.Access to the edge has been closed by the landowner, as allowed under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act.

Sherpa's record Everest conquest

A Nepalese man has climbed Everest for a record 17th time.Appa Sherpa summited the world’s highest peak with seven other Sherpas and one other climber, 18 years after his first ascent.The 46-year-old was with his climbing partner Lakpa Gyelu, making his own 13th summit during the successful ascent, which took place last Wednesday.

Inquest to open into mystery Dales death

An inquest is due to open tomorrow into the death of a woman whose body was found by walkers more than 2½ years ago.The woman’s identity has never been established.

Welsh ospreys produce chick

Birdwatchers in Wales are celebrating the birth of a rare chick.The only breeding pair of ospreys in the principality hatched a chick late last night, with the event being captured on a 24-hour camera.While the Welsh ospreys can’t match the three-in-a-nest shenanigans of their Scottish cousins at Loch Garten, they have successfully produced one offspring from their clutch of three eggs.

Helicopter rescue for injured Snowdonia walker

An RAF helicopter flew an injured walker from a Snowdonia ridge yesterday evening.The unnamed man, from Surrey, fell while walking on the Nantlle Ridge in the West of the national park.The 58-year-old walker suffered a head injury and broken hand in the accident.

Fellsman Hike results online

Full results of the Fellsman Hike have now been published by organisers.Check out where you came and where your friends and rivals came by visiting the Fellsman Hike website.

Climb Ben Hope to help mountain rescue

Walkers can help a rescue charity while tackling Scotland’s northernmost Munro.Assynt Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) is looking for volunteers to walk up Ben Hope in aid of both the team and Alzheimer Scotland.