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British Mountaineering Council pledges: we'll do more for hillwalkers
Many of the BMC's hillwalking members have complained it doesn't represent them well. It's determined to change that...
Nikwax man floats idea of hydrophobic down in sleeping bag stunt
How to demonstrate the water-resistant properties of your down? Take a snooze on a lake, of course...
New book marks 50 years of Mountain Bothies Association
A new book charting the progress of the charity that looks after almost 100 mountain shelters has been published as the organisation approaches its 50th anniversary.
Brit Rock Film Tour's Hebden Bridge date to raise cash for rescue team
Outdoor fans have the chance to watch a brand new collection of adventure films produced by award-winning cinematographer Al Lee, while raising funds for a rescue team.
On test: X-Bionic Trekking Summerlight t-shirt
A highly technical t-shirt aimed at walkers and backpackers who want to keep cool in the warm and warm in the cold.
PrimaLoft claims a first with new down-synthetic blend for outdoor gear
PrimaLoft new mix bonds polyester fibre and down filling to insulate outdoor gear. A range of brands is using its material as winter looms...
GPS pressure leads Ordnance Survey to ponder map co-ordinates change
Britain’s national mapping agency is considering abandoning a system of co-ordinates on its maps first devised more than 180 years ago.
Primus Winter Gas gains top award at Outdoor Trade Show
A new fuel product that employs a simple addition to improve performance at low temperatures picked up the top award at Britian's biggest outdoor trade gathering.
Petzl Myo RXP headtorch gets a boost with new LED offering more power
An upgraded Myo headtorch and a range of ice axes from the French brand will go on sale in 2015...
On test: softshell jackets
A softshell jacket will breathe much better than a conventional waterproof when heading up the hill, and most will cope with a shower or two.
New shelter will replace existing Camasunary bothy on Skye
A replacement bothy is being built on the Isle of Skye after the present shelter owner decided he needed to take the existing shelter back for his own use.
On test: Berghaus Light Trek Hydroshell Jacket
Will Berghaus's new Hydroshell membrane convince the outdoor world there's more to waterproofing than Gore-Tex?.
Loch Lomond national park boss Fiona Logan steps down
The boss of a Scottish national park has announced she is stepping down. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs chief executive Fiona Logan is leaving the a...
Lomond national park prepares for extension of ban on wild camping
A national park authority is to open consultations on plans that would restrict wild camping in many areas along the shores of lochs.
Alan Hinkes joins national park head at reopening of Pen-y-Pass hostel
A record-breaking British mountaineer helped officially reopen a youth hostel more than 1,000ft up on a Snowdonia pass.
Sierra Designs brings its alternative view of outdoor gear to the UK
A maverick approach to backpacking clothing and gear is revealed with the arrival in Britain of this US company's range.
Grivel claims 'revolutionary' Twin Gate carabiner is faster and safer
A range of innovative Twin Gate carabiners is unveiled by Grivel, while sister company Scarpa reveals another Sock Fit boot with its Marmolada.
Emotional repeat of Old Man of Hoy ascent for 80-year-old Chris Bonington
Climbing elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington said his repeat of a historic first climb was an emotional experience.