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Mountaineering council annual meeting put back two months for review changes
The annual meeting of the British Mountaineering Council is likely to be put back by two months to allow further consultation on proposed governance changes.
Rescuers battle nine hours to save walker stranded with frozen feet on Cairngorms peak
Rescuers battled for nine hours to bring to safety a walker stranded in a blizzard on a Highlands munro.
Police release pictures of brothers missing on Strathcarron walking trip
Police have released pictures of the two hillwalkers who have gone missing in the Highlands. Alan Gibson and his brother Neil were reported missing...

Teams search for brothers Alan and Neil Gibson, missing after Strathcarron walk
Two brothers have gone missing while walking in the Scottish Highlands. Police said searches for the men are continuing in the Strathcarron area af...
David Felton's Blea Tarn photograph wins Wainwright Society competition
A shot of Blea Tarn and Langdale has been judged a ‘worthy winner’ in an annual competition run by the Wainwright Society.
Ultrarunner Dave Stevens plans attempt on Pennine Way record
A British ultrarunner will attempt to break the record for the fastest completion of the Pennine Way later this year.

Friends of Lake District president Sir Martin Holdgate receives Churchill Award
The president of the Friends of the Lake District has received an award for his work on science and the environment.
Winter warning from rescuers after search dog Isla finds lost Scafell Pike walkers
Two walkers were found in the early hours of Sunday by a search dog after getting lost on England’s highest mountain.
Extra events added to national parks' Dark Skies Festival as demand grows
Organisers of the upcoming Dark Skies Festival in some of England’s national parks have arranged extra events to cope with increased demand.
Lakeland walker rescued after injuring ankle on Styhead path
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring herself. The 55-year-old was walking with a group of friends on the Sty Head path abo...

Rescuers find body of walker Alan Gibson as search continues for his brother Neil
Rescuers searching for two missing brothers who went missing in the Highlands have found a body. Police Scotland said the man has been formally ide...
Great North Air Ambulance link speeds life-and-death decisions for injured outdoor fans
Seriously ill and injured casualties in the North-West of England could receive a quicker helicopter response after ambulance staff agreed to a charity monitoring emergency calls.
OutDoor trade show says goodbye to Fred with move to Munich
A major outdoors trade show will switch venues from next year. OutDoor, which is run by the European Outdoor Group, will move to Munich from 2019. ...

Snowdonia faces cuts in footpath work and parking charge hikes as budget slashed
Snowdonia National Park Authority will cut back on its rights of way work and seek to increase income from its car parks, following a reduction of almost £800,000 in its budget.
Lost pair survive night in snow hole on Cairngorms plateau
Two ski tourers survived a night on the Cairngorms plateau after they dug a snow hole for shelter. The pair were airlifted to safety on Wednesday a...
Helmet saves rescuer from serious injury after incident on Tryfan
A rescuer was saved from serious head injury by his helmet after sliding down a Snowdonia mountainside at the conclusion of an operation to rescue three stranded walkers.

Outdoors gear company Alpkit shortlisted for award as expansion continues
An outdoor gear company founded 14 years ago in the East Midlands has been shortlisted in awards run by an international foundation.
Shauna Coxsey heads medal hopes as climbing gets £630,000 Olympic boost
The UK’s Olympic sport climbing hopes were boosted today with the announcement that up to £630,000 is being made available to support the push for medals at the Tokyo games in 2020.