Boardman Tasker winner Joe Simpson on shortlist again with Alpine novel

Victorian high-altitude murder, desert rockclimbing and the lasting legacy of the Second World War on Polish mountaineering are among the varied subjects of books on the shortlist of this year’s Boardman Tasker Prize.

Canoe instructor who died in Cumbria is named

The canoe instructor who died after an incident on a Cumbrian river has been named. Grant Kinnie, 25, of Darlington, died in the Royal Victoria Hos...

Felltop assessor Jason offers chance to join him on Helvellyn's edges

A man who makes the trip to the top of England’s third highest mountain each workday is offering walkers the chance of joining him on a challenge walk.

Wainwright fan will reprise dramatised account of author's life

A devotee of the late author Alfred Wainwright will again present a dramatised account of the irascible fellwalker’s life.

Kayak instructor dies and student hospitalised after capsize incident

An instructor has died and a student is in hospital after a kayaking incident involving 11 people. The man died in hospital in Newcastle after bein...

Monday winds could touch hurricane-force on mountain tops, Met Office warns

Hillwalkers are being warned of storm-force winds tomorrow, with gusts of 100mph (160kph) hitting Highland peaks.

Rescue dog finds pair stuck on mountain overnight

Two men were found by a search dog after surviving the night on a mountain ridge. The pair got stuck on Crib Goch on the Snowdon range, but were pr...

Pheasant shooting firm fined for national park damage

A shooters’ rights group has condemned a company after it was fined for damaging an important conservation site in a national park.

Gathering of experts will offer free safety advice to hillgoers

Outdoor enthusiasts are being invited to clue themselves up on how to keep safe on the hills at a gathering next month.