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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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Mountain rescuers hope for rubbish results
A mountain rescue team will undertake a special mission this weekend – with what they hope will be rubbish results.
Peak District appeal hearing will decide quarrying row
Judges will tomorrow begin hearing an appeal which could decide the fate of a long-running quarrying row in the Peak District.
TV munro show will tell the tale of a modern phenomenon
The director of the upcoming documentary on the munros has given grough readers more details of the programme.
Climber airlifted to hospital after gully fall
A climber had to be airlifted to hospital today after a fall in the Lake District. The 55-year-old man slipped and fell 120m (400ft) after completi...
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
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...
Injured walker carried from fell summit in blizzard
A man had to be carried by stretcher from England’s highest mountain after falling and injuring himself badly.
Snowdon death-fall walker named
The man who died on Snowdon on Saturday was today named as Gwyn Norrell, of Snailbeach, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Snowdon fatality was 27-year-old man
Police say the man whose body was found on Snowdon yesterday was a 27-year-old from the Shrewsbury area.
Third man's body found at Snowdon death blackspot
Mountain rescuers have found the body of a man on Snowdon at the same spot as two brothers died last week.
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9 Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader (1)
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