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Fellwalking spaniel Max awarded animal 'OBE' for his virtual therapy work
A dog whose fell-going adventures have helped support and comfort thousands of people has been awarded the animal equivalent of the OBE.
Lochaber rescue team: 'stay off our mountains during Covid-19 crisis'
A Highland rescue team has urged outdoor enthusiasts to stay away from its mountains during the coronavirus crisis.
Search resumes for climber Andrew Vine, missing after Aonach Mòr avalanche
A search has resumed for a climber who went missing on a Lochaber mountain. Police are appealing for information on Andrew Vine who was last seen o...
Climber suffers broken leg in Ben Nevis avalanche
A climber was rescued after being injured in an avalanche on Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was alerted on Wednesday after the incident i...
Prospects looking up for revived climbing meet as winter finally arrives in Highlands
Organisers of a revived major international climbing festival in Scotland have been cheered by recent improvements in conditions.
Lochaber rescuers respond to 'charge them' demands: be careful what you ask for
Mountain rescuers have warned social media commentators to beware of what they wish for, after several posts saying four Ben Nevis walkers should be charged for their rescue.
Scottish avalanche service kicks off, with vital reports for hillgoers
Scotland’s avalanche service steps into action today, with the first reports of the 2019-20 winter.
Leo Houlding to lead expedition to free-climb Amazonian 'lost world' Roraima
Climber and explorer Leo Houlding will brave venomous snakes, mud and mosquitos in a trek to summit a South American ‘lost world’.
Police appeal after break-in at Steall Hut in Glen Nevis
Police in the Highlands are appealing for information after a break-in at a mountaineering hut. A member of the Lochaber Mountaineering Club discov...
Adventurer Alex Staniforth completes 9½-day National Three Peaks charity run
An adventurer and campaigner is recovering after narrowly missing breaking the record for ascents of the National Three Peaks, running between the mountains.
Six new routes posted as Scottish international winter climbing meet hailed a success
Organisers of a revived winter climbing event hailed the meeting a success, with six entirely new routes completed.
Body of man found on flanks of Ben Nevis
The body of a man has been found on the flanks of the UK’s highest mountain. Police said, though the man has not been formally identified, the fa...
Rescuers in major day-long search after Tomas Gafrik reported missing on Ben Nevis
A major search involving 39 mountain rescuers has been underway all day for a man who has gone missing on Britain’s highest mountain.
On test: walkers' ice-axes reviewed
An ice-axe is essential for anyone heading for the wintry mountains in the UK; we put three to the test.
'Extremely lucky' walkers rescued from icy Ben Nevis in blizzard
A group of walkers caught out in ‘horrendous’ weather on Britain’s highest mountain were extremely lucky to survive, rescuers said.
Adventurers Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith start 'Antarctic trek' down Britain
Two adventurers are about to embark on an Antarctic-style expedition – down the length of Britain. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith will pull wheel...
Climber Mick Fowler aims for first high-altitude colostomy summit in Himalayan attempt
An award-winning mountaineer is returning to the Himalaya in an attempt at the first high-altitude summit while using a colostomy.
Scottish Natural Heritage marks creation of 100 miles of new or improved paths
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths will be created in Scotland in a bid to boost access for the public.
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