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Warnings signs lead to drop in rescue call-outs

Police and mountain rescuers have hailed as a success signs put up in the Lake District to warn walkers of the potential dangers of fellwalking.

18 February 2009

Walker airlifted after 400ft fall in Lakes

A man suffered serious injuries today after falling from England’s third highest mountain. The walker, from Solihull in the West Midlands, fell 1...

17 February 2009

Man who cheated death will climb 30,000ft to repay rescuers

It was to be a fairly straightforward day: a seasoned munro-bagger and his son ticking off two more peaks in the quest to complete the full list in a period of five years.

15 February 2009

Rescuers find separated walkers after darkness falls

Two fellwalkers were found safe and well after a major search yesterday in the Lake District. The pair, from Southport in Merseyside, separated in ...

16 February 2009

Experts: winter mountain paths 'only for the experienced'

Don’t become a mountain statistic this weekend. That’s the message from experts who warn that Snowdon and the mountains of north Wales and the Lak...

13 February 2009

Inquest opened on Snowdon fall victim

The man whose body was found on Snowdon yesterday was named this evening. Brian William Middleton, 70, of Halifax, West Yorkshire, was reported mis...

12 February 2009

Charges follow mountain false alarm

A man faces prosecution after a false alarm on a Highland mountain. Rescuers were alerted after a member of the public spotted the message ‘helpâ...

11 February 2009

Rescuers in search for missing Snowdon walker

An RAF helicopter has joined mountain rescue teams in a search for a lone walker who has gone missing in north Wales.

11 February 2009

Mountain marathon announces Welsh venue for autumn event

This year’s Original Mountain Marathon will move south to Wales. Entries are now being taken for the event in autumn, with interest expected to b...

10 February 2009

Highland walkers airlifted after night rescue

Two walkers were airlifted to safety after getting lost at  night in the Highlands. The pair were reported overdue at 8.55pm last night after goin...

18 February 2009

Woman stretchered off Yorkshire's highest peak after fall

A woman had to be carried by stretcher and sled almost two miles after falling from Yorkshire’s highest mountain.

16 February 2009

Shoe-factory mountain club wants your hut memories

An outdoors club that was originally formed for workers at a shoe factory wants your help. The K Fellfarers, formerly the walking and climbing club...

16 February 2009

Mine owner says: put Wainwright statue on a felltop

A Cumbrian businessman says the proposed statue to the county’s chronicler of the fells should be placed on one of his beloved mountains, rather than in Kendal town centre.

14 February 2009

No more cotton wool: Balls backs outdoor activity badge scheme

A Government-backed project to cut red tape and get youngsters involved in outdoor activities swung into action today.

13 February 2009

Mountain rescue: a piece of mint cake

It has been a source of nourishment and sustenance for fellwalkers for generations, and now a humble confectionery bar could be a lifesaver.

11 February 2009

Fourth man dies on Snowdon

Mountain rescue teams have found the body of a man on Snowdon. Members of the Llanberis, Ogwen Valley and Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Teams had bee...

11 February 2009

Midnight climbers rescued from Snowdonia peak

Two mountaineers were airlifted from a north Wales mountain side after calling for help last night. The married couple became stuck while climbing ...

11 February 2009

Mountain experts say: don't be tempted by hype

Don’t be tempted by hype to adopt a gung-ho attitude to tackling mountains in winter. That’s the sound advice issued today by the British Mount...

10 February 2009

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