Former mountain council boss was one of victims of Alps avalanche

A former general secretary of the British Mountaineering Council was one of three Britons to die in an Alpine avalanche that also claimed the lives of six others.

Black Diamond lightweight range is aimed at fast-moving outdoor fans

Innovative walking poles, a women-specific pack and lightweight headtorch are among gear from Black Diamond aimed at cutting weight.

Bonita salutes woman who took her Everest record

An Everest summiteer has offered her congratulations to the woman who broke her record as the youngest female Briton to get to the top of the world’s highest mountain.

Two injured after being swept 1,000ft by avalanche

Two men were injured after an avalanche swept them 1,000ft down a mountainside. The mountaineers, who were roped together, were caught in the avala...

Brief thaw leads to high avalanche risk before forecast refreeze

Two Highland areas are at high risk of avalanche tomorrow as a temporary thaw sets in leading to unstable conditions.

Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms

This latest edition of the guidebook to the Cairngorms' winter climbing routes details more than 500 routes.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Walker who died in Snowdonia avalanche is named

The man who died in a fall from a Snowdonia mountain on Saturday has been named. Martin Richard Coleman, 36, from the village of Bodfari, Denbighsh...

Scots Government ups grant to mountain rescuers

The Scottish Government has increased its grant to mountain rescuers by four per cent. The 27 mountain rescue teams north of the border will jointl...