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Injured climber airlifted from Tremadog crag after 'substantial fall'

A climber was airlifted to hospital after being knocked unconscious in a fall on a Snowdonia crag. The climber was leading on a route at Tremadog t...

09 November 2013

Thieves steal £11,500-worth of gear from Glencoe mountain rescuers

A mountain rescue team faces having to fork out more than £5,000 to replace a quad bike stolen in a break-in.

07 November 2013

Peak District walker airlifted from moor after breaking leg

A walker was airlifted from remote Peak District moorland after he broke his leg. The man, in his 50s, fell awkwardly while crossing the stream in ...

07 November 2013

Torridon added as pilot area for avalanche reports this winter

A pilot avalanche report service will run for a sixth area in the Scottish Highlands this winter. The restricted reporting of conditions in Torrido...

06 November 2013

Duke of Edinburgh's Award bosses hail easing of camping rules

Bosses of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are hoping even more of its youngsters will be able to use greenfield sites after it gained an renewal of the easing of legal restrictions on camping.

05 November 2013

Walker stretchered from Burnbank Fell after leg injury

A walker was rescued from a fell in the West of the Lake District after slipping and injuring her leg.

04 November 2013

Three callouts for Patterdale rescuers as runners injured in slips

Three runners in a Lake District challenge were rescued after falling and injuring themselves. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out three...

03 November 2013

Walker with injured leg airlifted from Pavey Ark

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring his leg. The 39-year-old from Surrey was walking near Bright Beck in Great Langdale...

02 November 2013

Keen wants outdoor fans to nominate schemes for cash grants

An outdoors brand is offering cash for projects and wants enthusiasts to put forward nominations for grants.

01 November 2013

Rescued Buckden Pike dog Wufra on mend after leg operation

The injured dog that was rescued from a Yorkshire Dales fell has had an operation on his broken leg. There were fears that the severely malnourishe...

08 November 2013

Mountain rescuers: search for cash continues after Westminster week

Mountain rescuers say they will continue to work with MPs in the search for funding for their volunteer teams in England and Wales.

07 November 2013

Prizes on offer as PrimaLoft goes in search of Local Heroes

American brand PrimaLoft, which makes the insulation that goes in many outdoors clothes, is on the lookout for Local Heroes.

06 November 2013

Team's warning after 'frozen' dog leads to Sharp Edge rescue

Rescuers have warned of the dangers of taking dogs on a Lake District ridge after two women and their animal had to be roped to safety.

06 November 2013

Patagonia talk by mountaineering boss Dave Turnbull will help Peak Friends

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council will entertain outdoors fans with tales of his recent climbing trip to Patagonia in a lecture raising funds for a conservation charity.

05 November 2013

Three walkers winched to safety after getting stuck on Tryfan

Three men were winched from a Snowdonia mountain after getting stuck on steep ground. The trio were tackling the North Ridge of Tryfan when they go...

04 November 2013

New private rescue helicopters will fly in Coastguard colours

Britain’s privatised search and rescue helicopters will carry the livery of HM Coastguard when the service is introduced in 2015.

03 November 2013

Mountain rescuers use boat to reach walkers stuck on Wasdale Screes

Mountain rescuers used their specialist boat to reach a group of three walkers stuck on a rocky path in the Lake District.

01 November 2013

GO Outdoors walkers' mammoth effort raises £10,000 for mountain rescue

A mammoth effort by customers of Britain’s biggest outdoor retailer has raised £10,000 for mountain rescuers.

01 November 2013

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