MSP backs mountaineering council's bid to control hill tracks

Scotland’s wilderness areas are being irrevocably damaged by the construction of uncontrolled hill tracks, according to the nation’s mountaineering body.

Accidental verdict on careful Tryfan walker

A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death on a walker who died on a north Wales mountain. Roman Deans died from multiple injuries after ...

Total recall for belay devices as firm stops making descenders

The makers of a belay device used on many climbing walls and towers have decided to stop making the model after problems were found with its operation.

Quad death pair linked to outdoor store burglary

Two men who died when the quad bike they were riding was hit by a train in south Wales may have been involved in the theft of £40,000 of outdoor gear shortly before their death.

National park group welcomes plan to bury more power lines

The Government body that oversees electricity distribution is recommending the extension of a scheme that has seen unsightly power lines buried in national parks.

Everest woman will tell inspirational tale of a mountaineer

The only British woman to have climbed Everest twice will give a lecture in her home town this month.

Ticks to tight boots: site has mountaineers' medical insights

Would you know how to cope with a medical emergency on the mountains? We all hope we will never need to deal with such a situation, but forewarned ...

Reprint for Wainwright charity calendar

A calendar featuring photographs of some of Alfred Wainwright’s favourite fells has been flying off the shelves.

Christensen takes the helm at Natural England

The acting chair of the Government’s advisory body on the natural environment has been confirmed as its head.