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Mountaineers say Allt Duine windfarm would leave mountain scarred
Opponents of a proposed windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains said it would leave the landscape scarred by redundant tracks and land despoiled by concrete and steel at the end of its life.
Deep council cuts making many paths unusable, Ramblers say
Deep cuts to council rights-of-way budgets are likely to leave paths overgrown and unusable, Britain’s largest walkers’ charity warned.
Injured climber Joe Beaumont will tackle 200-mile trike trip for his rescuers
A climber who suffered major injuries in a fall in the Lake District last year will tomorrow start a gruelling 200-mile trike trip to raise cash for his rescuers.
Footbeds, filters and Force Ten's latest: the final update from the Outdoor Trade Show
Another glimpse into the future with the third and final instalment of new gear unveiled at the recent Outdoor Trade Show.
Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival celebrates 10th year
An upcoming festival will celebrate its tenth year of armchair adventuring. The Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival hopes to attract more than 3,000 o...
More goodies heading to the shops: new gear from the Outdoor Trade Show
In our second update on new outdoor gear exhibited at the recent Outdoor Trade Show, we look at gear from boots to tents; from stoves to poles..
On test: brasher Fellmaster men's socks
brasher's new sock range has different versions for men's and women's feet; we put the men's to the test.
Fjällräven tent wins Outdoor Trade Show Novel Award for innovation
A new tent offering panoramic views of the outdoor world has scooped the top prize for innovation at a trade show.
Sir Chris will abseil from London's The Shard for Outward Bound
Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington will be scaling the heights of western Europe’s tallest building when he joins fellow charity fundraisers in abseiling from its pinnacle.
Outdoor boss Andrew Denton buttonholes David Cameron on campaign launch
The boss of an outdoor trade body managed to buttonhole the Prime Minister to plug the upcoming Britain on Foot campaign.
BioLite CampStove picks up outdoor writers' award for innovation
Outdoor writers and photographers have awarded their annual innovation award to a stove which uses twigs and pine cones as fuel to cook backpackers’ meals, while at the same time recharging electronic devices.
Quick test: EcoVessel Aqua Vessel Ultra Lite filter water bottle
A lightweight bottle that filters your water as you drink: we take to the hills to test a simple solution to a longstanding problem.
PHD offers outdoor fans the chance to design a custom jacket like Ranulph's
A British clothing manufacturer is offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance of designing their own jackets, like the one chosen by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Vango takes first steps into outdoor footwear market with new range
Tent brand Vango steps into the outdoor footwear with a new range from boots to sandals...
Gear, gadgets and garb: what's new at the Outdoor Trade Show
Take a peek with us at some of clothing and gear that will appear in the shops in the coming months with the first part of our Outdoor Trade Show report.
BioLite: the wood-burning camp stove that recharges your phone while you cook
This neat little stove provides heat for your supper and power for your phone...
Pennine festival includes 47-mile cultural moorland walk
Outdoor fans looking for a challenge will be able to join a three-day walk along the Pennines on a route celebrating the Cultural Olympiad.
Figures confirm what you already knew: summer was a cool, cloudy washout
Official figures are likely to confirm what outdoor enthusiasts already suspected: this summer has been one of the wettest, dullest and coolest on record.