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Royal Navy seeks rescue memories from walkers helped by its crews

Have you been fortunate – or perhaps unfortunate – to have been rescued by one of the Royal Navy’s search and rescue helicopters.

Platypus Big Zip Reservoir gains slimmed-down look for 2014

The popular hydration reservior has been redesigned with a model 30 per cent slimmer to provide a better fit in the rucksack.

Three Peaks racers face winter conditions for first time in memory

Runners in a historic long-distance fell race face battling with snow for the first time in memory. Organisers of the Three Peaks Race in the Yorks...

Hill sleuths' survey confirms Thack Moor as new 2,000ft mountain

Three amateur surveyors elevate a Cumbrian hill to 2,000ft mountain status...

Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter

Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.

Hamish MacInnes appointed patron of search dogs organisation

An elder statesman of the mountaineering community has been appointed patron of Search and Rescue Dogs Association England.

Cairngorms walker's body discovered after five missing students found

The body of a missing walker has been found in the Cairngorms. The man’s body was found near Jacob’s Ladder in Coire an t-Sneachda, in Cairn Go...

Christopher Bell, Tom Chesters and Una Finnegan named as Glencoe fatalities

Police have named three of the four young mountaineers who died yesterday in the avalanche in Glencoe.

Met Office: 2012 was second wettest on record for UK

Last year was the UK’s second wettest ever, with rainfall just a few millimetres short of the record set 12 years ago.

On test: Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot

This lightweight camp bed adds a touch of comfort to your nights under canvas...

Hill sleuth Myrddyn sets baggers a new challenge: the Pedwars

Hillbaggers: pull on your boots. There's a new list to tackle...

Walker dies on Ireland's fourth highest mountain Cnoc na Péiste

A walker has died after falling from a ridge on Ireland’s fourth highest mountain. The man fell from the ridge between Cnoc na Péiste and An Gun...

Bristow in the frame to provide rescue helicopter service as decision looms

The Government is due to announce which company has won the contract to provide search and rescue helicopters in the UK.

Would-be adventurers will make their pitch for cash live at Keswick festival

Would-be adventurers will come under the spotlight at a mountain festival as they bid for a grant from a leading outdoor gear brand.

Ireland's Mountain Summits guide for peakbaggers seeking new challenge

Peakbaggers looking for a new challenge could do worse than cast their gaze across the Irish Sea to the land of Arderins and Vandeleur-Lynams.

Dr Rachel Majumdar named as fourth Glencoe avalanche victim

Police have named the fourth person who died in the Glencoe avalanche. She was Dr Rachel Majumdar, 29, who worked at Harrogate District Hospital in...