Xtreme Everest seeks trekkers for new research

Organisers of a medical expedition that put a team on top of Everest last year is looking for volunteers to trek to the mountain’s base camp to help further research.

Everest group leads mountain clean-up

Helicopter parts and 69 oxygen bottles were among nearly a tonne of rubbish removed from Everest by a group of mountaineers earlier this year.

Walker rescued after collapsing on fell

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell this afternoon after he collapsed while walking. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 1....

Peak agreement saves Bronze Age site

A nationally important Bronze Age site in the Peak District has been saved from quarrying after a compromise agreement was reached between the national park authority and landowners.

Flares make a return as walking festival starts

A series of  beacons will light the skies to celebrate a walking festival. The Ochil Hills Photo: Brian Forbes Mountain rescuers will be among ...

Climbers told to check their gear after cam fails

Climbers are being warned to check a vital piece of equipment after camming device broke during a fall.

Climbers airlifted from Snowdon crag

Two climbers were plucked by helicopter from a Snowdon crag after one was injured in a fall. The two men were rescued after clinging to a narrow gr...

Scots Government stumps up mountain-rescue cash

The Scottish Government has chipped in with a donation of £300,000 to mountain rescue services. The money will be spread across all the teams in S...

Inquiry follows ten-year footpath campaign

A ten-year footpath campaign will culminate tomorrow in a public inquiry. Diane Andrewes Photo: David Andrewes Activist Diane Andrewes was force...