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Nimsdai Purja among Sherpa team to complete first winter ascent of K2
A group of Nepalese Sherpas has made a historic first winter ascent of the world’s second-highest mountain.
Yorkshire Dales bosses plead with public to respect guidelines on exercise
National park bosses have again pleaded with the public to respect government guidelines and not travel to the Yorkshire Dales for their weekend exercise.
Police criticise ill equipped Rochdale couple rescued from wintry Ingleborough
Police in the Yorkshire Dales have criticised a couple who had to be rescued from the summit of Ingleborough in wintry conditions on Sunday.

Lockdown forces Spine Race organisers to abandon planned winter races
Organisers of the Montane Spine Race have abandoned the winter challenges because of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Lakeland rescuers: only call us out if you're seriously injured or ill
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to hillgoers only to request help if they are seriously injured or ill.
Yorkshire Dales bosses urge public not to travel to area during lockdown
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have urged people not to visit the area during the latest lockdown.

Rescuer Stuart King honoured for helping save life of fallen Creag Meagaidh climber
A Northumberland mountain rescuer has been honoured for his part in helping save a man’s life in a climbing incident in Scotland.
Chance meeting as rescuer comes across lost ill-equipped Cadair Idris walker
Rescuers in Snowdonia said a lost walker was fortunate a team member came across him by chance. The 41-year-old got into difficulties in winter con...
Lakeland team warns police may attend rescues to check for lockdown breaches
Lake District rescuers have warned that police may attend incidents during lockdown to check on any possible breaches of rules.
Tackling raptor persecution in Scotland a priority for wildlife cop Gavin Ross
A newly appointed police officer with Scotland’s National Wildlife Crime Unit will make tackling raptor persecution, hare coursing and poaching his priorities.

Blacks and Saxx launch online series to discuss male health and body taboos
Men’s underwear brand Saxx has teamed up with retailer Blacks Outdoors to tackle traditionally taboo subjects online.
Group rescued after travelling to Bleaklow air crash site and getting lost
Four people who went searching for an aircraft crash site in winter conditions were rescued from the Peak District’s second highest hill.
Moel Famau walkers rescued after getting caught out by wintry weather
Two walkers were rescued after getting into difficulties on their local hill in wintry conditions. The pair became disoriented in an area north-wes...

Snowdonia bosses close car parks in reponse to flouting of lockdown rules
Snowdonia’s national park bosses have closed all the authority’s car parks. The move came in response to widespread flouting of lockdown rules ...
Campaigners beat lockdown hitches to meet commons bid deadline
Access campaigners battled the clock and difficulties caused by the coronavirus lockdown in a bid to register lost common land for public use.
Three rescues in same day for Bowland team as winter takes hold
Rescuers in Lancashire were called out three times in one day as winter conditions gripped the area. Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team received ...

Police issue penalties to Glen Coe walkers after rescuer injured in incident
Police issued fixed penalties to two walkers following an incident in which a rescuer was injured. Police Scotland said the pair travelled from Oba...
Mountain rescuers saw surge in callouts as Covid-19 lockdown eased, figures reveal
Mountain rescuers in England and Wales saw large increases in the number of callouts during the first easing of lockdown in 2020.