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Leo Houlding and team complete free climb of Guyana tepui Roraima
Leo Houlding and his expedition team have successfully completed a new free-climbing route on a South American ‘lost world’.
Berghaus donates £30,000 of kit to protect air ambulance crews from elements
Lifesaving airborne medics will be protected from the elements thanks to outdoors brand Berghaus. The Sunderland-based firm has kitted out staff at...
Three callouts for Keswick rescuers as icy conditions catch out Lakeland hillgoers
A Lake District team was called out three times on Sunday to aid people who came to grief in icy conditions.
Donald MacRae to step down as leader of Dundonnell rescue team
The leader of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team has announced he is stepping down from the post. Donald MacRae has been a member of the team for more...
Scorpion stings among hazards as Leo Houlding's team starts Mount Roraima climb
Leo Houlding’s attempt on a route on a Guyana ‘lost world’ tepui has begun in earnest, with his team making progress in difficult conditions on its heavily vegetated overhanging cliffs.
Rab and Lowe Alpine firm teams up with Outward Bound for kids' activity week
Pupils from a Preston school enjoyed a week of activities thanks to a collaboration between the Outward Bound Trust and the owners of two major outdoors brands.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers call for help after getting lost in dark
Four walkers attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to call for help after getting lost in the dark.
Helvellyn pair rescued after getting stuck descending icy Swirral Edge
Two mountaineers had to be rescued from England’s third-highest mountain after getting stuck on snow and ice.
Three Lakeland walkers rescued after getting lost in fog on fell above Howtown
Three walkers were rescued after getting lost in fog on a Lake District fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 3.50pm on Saturd...
Treemendous effort by rescuers after mystery light spotted on Snowdonia peak
Rescuers were called out after a mysterious light was spotted on a Snowdonia mountain. Members of Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team were alerted abou...
Cave Rescue Organisation buys small off-roader to reach Yorkshire Dales casualties
A rescue team in the Yorkshire Dales has invested in a small off-road vehicle to reach casualties on the fells.
Man dies after collapsing on Yorkshire Dales walk
A man has died after collapsing while walking in the Yorkshire Dales. The 86-year-old had complained of feeling unwell on the bridleway between Ing...
Leadhills Estate in Lowther Hills loses general licence after wildlife crimes in area
A Scottish Government agency has restricted a licence on a shooting estate in the Lowther Hills after evidence of wildlife crime in the area.
Three disoriented Helvellyn walkers led to safety as daylight fades
Three walkers called for help after getting into difficulties while descending from England’s third-highest mountain.
Green activist, film-maker and photographers appointed Friends of Lake District patrons
A young environmental campaigner, a film-maker and two photographers have been appointed patrons of the Friends of the Lake District.
Voluntary groups call for dismantling of Cairn Gorm funicular railway
A group of voluntary organisations said the controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm should be dismantled.
Leo Houlding and crew battle 'slime forest' and rain torrents in Mount Roraima trek
Climber and adventurer Leo Houlding and his team have battled through a ‘slime forest’ and torrential rain in their push towards their Mount Roraima goal.
Adventurers Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith start 'Antarctic trek' down Britain
Two adventurers are about to embark on an Antarctic-style expedition – down the length of Britain. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith will pull wheel...