World mountaineering president to step down after no-confidence vote

The president of the international body for mountaineers is stepping down after a vote of no confidence by the association’s management committee.

National park boss hopes for Olympic boost in difficult year

The boss of England’s biggest national park is hoping for a bounce from the London Olympics in what he sees as a tough year for business.

Navy rescue crew braves 'worst conditions' in flight to save walker

The crew of a Royal Navy rescue helicopter described a hair-raising flight in a blizzard in which they plucked an injured walker from a Highland munro.

Walkers warned of GPS jamming exercise around RAF base

Ofcom has warned of another jamming exercise affecting Global Positioning System signals. GPS receivers may be affected within 2km of the Sculthorp...

Six walkers airlifted from challenge route in freezing conditions

Six walkers had to be rescued after two of them became unwell in freezing conditions while on a challenge route.

Grateful walker's club raises cash for rescuers after fall

A grateful walker handed over cash to the mountain rescue team and representatives of the air ambulance who came to his aid after he fell and injured himself earlier this year.

Warning after storms put part of Highland bothy out of use

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts planning to use a bothy on a Highland estate are being warned it could be cramped after one room was left unusable by storm damage.

Pub diners can help preserve Three Peaks paths

Diners in a Yorkshire Dales pub will be helping a project that maintains some of the most popular paths in the Three Peaks area.

Setback for Blacks sale as Sports Direct pulls out

Struggling outdoor retail group Blacks Leisure suffered a setback today in its quest for a buyer when a key suitor said it would not make an offer for the company.