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Appeal for injured rescuer Chris Lewis tops £½m target in less than 36 hours

An appeal for funds to help a mountain rescuer severely injured during a callout has reached its £½m target in less than 36 hours.

17 February 2021

Rescuers don skis to reach patient stranded by snow at Northumberland farm

Mountain rescuers in Northumberland used vehicles, skis and their leg power to reach a patient in a remote farm who needed medical attention.

12 February 2021

Pair who prompted callout in which Lakeland rescuer injured handed £200 fines

Two men who prompted a callout in which a mountain rescue volunteer was seriously injured have been handed a £200 penalty by police.

08 February 2021

Welsh church scenes among Alfred Wainwright drawings up for auction

Four sketches by the celebrated author and artist Alfred Wainwright have been put up for auction. As well as two Lakeland drawings, an auction hous...

04 February 2021

Experts urge hill-goers to stay within limits in Scotland's 'best and worst' winter

Mountain experts are warning hill-goers in Scotland to stay within their limits while winter conditions prevail.

29 January 2021

Mountain council questions Brecon Beacons bosses' access-land Covid-19 closures

A decision by national park bosses in the Brecon Beacons to close access land and rights of way in a large part of the area has been questioned by the British Mountaineering Council.

28 January 2021

Scottish trails get accessibility upgrade as more enjoy outdoors during pandemic

Some of Scotland’s most popular paths are being made more accessible as increasing numbers of people make use of the great outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.

24 January 2021

Year-long study will look at views on reintroducing lynx to Scotland

Three rewilding charities are launching a joint year-long study into the possible reintroduction of a big-cat species north of the border.

20 January 2021

Ill equipped man rescued from Whernside was so cold he could hardly speak

Rescuers said a walker who got into difficulties on Yorkshire’s highest fell was inadequately equipped.

17 January 2021

Rescuers aim to raise £½m for injured Patterdale team member Chris Lewis

Mountain rescuers have set up an online fundraising page to support a team member who was seriously injured in a callout.

16 February 2021

Police plea to public not to be tempted by Snowdonia's snowy peaks during lockdown

Police are urging people who may be tempted to travel to the Snowdonia mountains by the prospect of snow-covered peaks not to break Covid-19 regulations.

12 February 2021

Rescuer suffers life-changing injuries in 500ft fall during Lakeland callout

A volunteer mountain rescuer is in a serious condition in hospital after he fell almost 500ft during a callout.

07 February 2021

Campaigners say Brexit lorry park will shove national trail into roundabout route

Campaigners have criticised the government’s ‘cavalier’ treatment of a national trail in its plans for a border depot to deal with cross-channel freight.

01 February 2021

New Danny MacAskill video captures daredevil descent of The Slabs on Skye

A new video from daredevil mountain biker Danny MacAskill is always worth a watch and his latest production is no exception.

28 January 2021

Covid-19 forces Three Peaks Race postponement to September

Organisers of a historic endurance race in the Yorkshire Dales have postponed this year’s event. The Three Peaks Race was due to take place in Ap...

27 January 2021

Berghaus owner appoints Sara Brennan to head its 'positive business'

The company that owns outdoors brand Berghaus has promoted its head of corporate responsibility to a new post overseeing its future impact on people and the planet.

21 January 2021

John Muir Trust completes path repairs on Quinag in north-west Highlands

A popular path on a Scottish mountain described as a ‘walker’s paradise’ has been restored. Work completed on Quinag in the north-west Highla...

19 January 2021

Nimsdai Purja among Sherpa team to complete first winter ascent of K2

A group of Nepalese Sherpas has made a historic first winter ascent of the world’s second-highest mountain.

16 January 2021

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