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British technology underpins Sir Ranulph Fiennes's The Coldest Journey
On the eve of the departure of Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s expedition party for one of the most ambitious Antarctic journeys ever undertaken, more details have emerged of the equipment he and his team will use to try to keep warm in temperatures as low as –90C.
Montane's special sledge jacket for Sir Ranulph's The Coldest Journey trip
British gear manufacturer Montane has announced it is sponsoring one of the most adventurous expeditions ever mounted across the Antarctic.
Snow warning from rescuers after couple get stuck on Scafell Pike
A Lake District rescue team warned that the summit of England’s highest mountain is covered in hard snow and winter gear is advisable.
South Pennines Watershed Landscape project wins national award
A scheme promoting the moorland areas around northern England’s conurbations has won a top national award.
Gear up for winter, say Penrith rescuers, after stranded health staff aided
Rescuers in the Lake District are urging hillgoers to be prepared for the conditions with many felltops covered in ice and snow.
Ben Nevis climber rescued after fall from Castle Ridge
A climber was rescued after falling from a route on Britain’s highest mountain. The 68-year-old man was on Castle Ridge on Ben Nevis’s North Fa...
Grasmoor paraglider and Robinson walker rescued in Lake District incidents
A stranded paraglider was rescued from a Lakeland fell after getting stuck on steep icy ground. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out at ...
Series of callouts takes Edale mountain rescuers close to November record
A Peak District mountain rescue team has bucked its normal trend, with its busiest November for four years.
It's official: Nice guidance says walking is key to better health
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity welcomed new official guidelines that say walking and cycling can transform the nation’s health.
Winter warning for Lakeland passes and hills as snow forecast
Outdoor enthusiasts in Cumbria are being warned of possible traffic disruption as freezing conditions are likely to affect high passes and routes in the East of the county.
Aberglaslyn mountain team takes delivery of boat thanks to Keswick colleagues
Mountain rescuers team will be able to stay afloat after a donation from colleagues in another team. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team took delivery...
Cicerone joins Fell & Rock Climbing Club for updated Lakeland winter guide
With the return of some snow and ice to the Lakeland fells, guidebook publisher Cicerone has chosen an opportune time to issue an updated edition of a definitive guide to winter climbing in the national park.
Buachaille Etive Mòr trio rescued in nick of time as freeze grounds helicopter
Three walkers were winched from a Highland peak with minutes to spare before bad weather grounded the rescue helicopter.
HF Holidays celebrates its centenary with new museum and history update
A holiday movement founded with the aim of encouraging the love of the open air celebrates its centenary next year.
Peak District bikers succeed in lifting traffic ban on Chapel Gate track
A judge has quashed an order banning off-roaders from a Peak District track. The national park authority has had an experimental order in place for...
Police appeal after thieves target three vehicles at Stanage Edge
Police are appealing for information after three cars were broken into at a popular climbing venue. Items stolen include sports gear and a rucksack...
Ramblers help replace stiles with gates on Hastings footpaths
Walkers will no longer have to battle with stiles on some of the footpaths around Hastings, after work by two Ramblers groups.
Charity seeks walkers for 56-day celebration of South West Coast Path group
A support group for England’s longest national trail is looking for walkers to join a relay along the whole route to celebrate the association’s 40th birthday.
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