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Experts say Easter's on the way but it's still winter in the mountains

Mountain experts are reminding Easter holidaymakers that Scotland’s hills are still in full winter condition.

14 March 2013

Fledgling Lesotho rescuers will learn from Scottish mountain expertise

A group hoping to set up a rescue service in Africa will spend time with experts in Scotland to learn from their world-class knowledge.

14 March 2013

Jess the collie's radio message is plea to walkers to clean up after their dog

A four-legged expert is taking to the airwaves to encourage dog owners to clean up after their animals in the Scottish countryside.

13 March 2013

Floating flags will aid Pennine Way walkers in Northumberland Cheviots

Parts of the northernmost section of Britain’s first national trail will be on a firmer footing after work to repair the route.

13 March 2013

Climber airlifted to hospital after fall in Coire an t-Sneachda

A climber was airlifted from a Highland mountain after suffering serious injuries in a fall. Police were alerted about 2.20pm yesterday, Sunday, af...

11 March 2013

Would-be adventurers will make their pitch for cash live at Keswick festival

Would-be adventurers will come under the spotlight at a mountain festival as they bid for a grant from a leading outdoor gear brand.

10 March 2013

Body of man found by rescuers on Bidean nam Bian

Rescuers have found a body on a Scottish peak where four people were killed in an avalanche earlier this year.

09 March 2013

Lost walkers rescued from Ben Lomond in worsening weather

A badly equipped group of walkers was rescued after getting lost in worsening weather on Scotland’s most southerly munro.

08 March 2013

Rescue underway after man falls on Bidean nam Bian

A search is underway after reports a climber has fallen on a Highland peak where four people died in an avalanche in January.

08 March 2013

Family praises Glencoe walker Shaun Bowden's courage in death fall

The family of the walker who died in a fall from Bidean nam Bian last week told how he tried in vain to arrest his slide using his ice axe.

14 March 2013

Two Snowdonia climbers airlifted after spending night in freezing conditions

Two climbers were rescued after spending the night on a Snowdonia mountain. The women were airlifted from Glyder Fawr after spending the night in f...

14 March 2013

Outdoor bosses prepare for May kick-off for Britain on Foot campaign

Bosses from the UK’s outdoor industry are gearing up for the launch of a major campaign to persuade more people to get active in Britain’s countryside.

13 March 2013

Couple airlifted from Ben Oss after 450ft fall

An injured walker was airlifted from a Highland peak after falling more than 650ft down an icy slope.

11 March 2013

Snowdonia walker rescued after major 12-hour night operation

Rescuers in Snowdonia were involved in a mammoth 12-hour overnight operation to find a stranded walker and bring him to safety.

10 March 2013

Major search ends after missing charity kayaker found camping

A charity kayaker has been given guidance after he sparked a huge search off the Norfolk coast. An operation involving Coastguard rescue teams, two...

09 March 2013

Open days for walkers will mark HF Holidays' centenary

A holiday co-operative is opening its doors to the public to mark its centenary. HF Holidays, which started life as the Holiday Fellowship, was fou...

08 March 2013

Injured mountain biker rescued after fall on Skiddaw

A mountain biker was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring himself in a fall after losing control of his machine.

08 March 2013

Missing Ben Vorlich walker found safe and well

A walker missing in the Highlands has been found safe and well. The 40-year-old was reported missing on Ben Vorlich in Perthshire after getting sep...

08 March 2013

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