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Anger as mountain of rubbish greets Scafell Pike walkers
The summit of England’s highest mountain is becoming a dump, because of inconsiderate walkers. Large amounts of rubbish are blighting the top of ...
Rescue launched as two Nevis climbers injured
Two climbers have been injured on Britain’s highest mountain. The men were on Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis’s north face when they sustained their i...
Nine-hour stint for rescue crew in spate of Highland incidents
The helicopter crew of Britain’s busiest search and rescue base was involved in four mountain rescues yesterday in the space of nine hours.
Walker dies after Nevis airlift
A walker has died after being airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain. The walker, described by police as a young man, was reported to be in di...
Tale of woe for challengers who climbed the wrong mountain
A group of hapless Three Peaks Challengers climbed the wrong mountain and got lost on another. The six, from Cricklade in Wiltshire, set out to wal...
Special-needs teens raise cash for trust with West Highland walk
A group of teenagers with special needs is tackling the West Highland Way to raise cash for a conservation charity.
Two injured climbers airlifted after Nevis avalanche
Two climbers were airlifted to hospital after being caught in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain.
Now then, now then: Sir Jim's fix on the extreme outdoors
He was renowned for offering a cheery wave to Glencoe travellers and fixed it for countless youngsters to fulfil their dreams, but now the cigar-chewing television personality Sir Jimmy Savile can be seen indulging in some very odd extreme activities.
Top mountain award for 'unsung hero'
An ‘unsung hero’ of the outdoor world has been awarded a top accolade. Ian Sykes is best known for his push for the development of the Nevis Ra...
Armed forces climbers airlifted from Nevis with serious injuries
Two climbers who were seriously injured in a fall on Ben Nevis today were members of the armed forces.
Police name French walker who died on Nevis
Police have named the walker who died after being airlifted from Ben Nevis on Sunday. Arnaud Alexandre Romain Albagnac, 22, from Aveyron in souther...
One dead and three injured in Cuillin rockfall
One person has died and another three people have been injured following a rockfall on the Cuillin on Skye.
Model T makes it to Ben Nevis summit – in bits
Volunteer mountaineers recreated history on Britain’s highest mountain when they carried a Model T Ford to the summit.
Team of 18 helps Barry's wheechair Nevis ascent
A paralysed man has summited the UK’s highest mountain in an effort involving a team of 18 and a trip lasting 12 hours.
Call for walkers to carry Model T to Nevis summit
Experienced hillwalkers are needed to hike to the top of Britain’s highest mountain – while carrying a vintage car.
Everest climb record set – in Windsor
Two men have booked a place in the record books by racing each other the height of the world’s tallest mountain.
Climbers will race head-to-head in 'Everest' challenge
Two friends will race each other the full height of Everest in an attempt to get into the climbing record books.
Body of missing walker found on Ben Nevis
The body of a walker has been found on Ben Nevis, a week after he was reported missing. Hyder Ali Manir, 20, of Worcester, was walking on Britainâ€...