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Bonington's Olympic torch auctioned to raise cash for Nepal charity

The Olympic torch that Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington took to the top of Wales’s highest mountain is being auctioned to raise cash for a charity that helps Nepalese porters and their families.

Catrin Patterson will tackle Everest trek for Aberglaslyn mountain rescuers

A woman will embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. Catrin Patterson will also climb the nearby peak ...

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.

Retailer Tiso creates mountain of boots to mark 50 years of business

An outdoor retailer created a new mountain to mark its 50th anniversary. Leith-based Tiso’s boot mountain was stacked up on Calton Hill in Edinbu...

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..

Doug Scott will join Hebridean island's second mountain festival

Veteran mountaineer Doug Scott will be one of the star attractions at a Hebridean mountain festival. A challenge walk linking five of the island’...

Government asks for public's views on forests' future after panel report

The Government is asking for the public’s views on England’s forests and woodlands, almost two years after its controversial plan to sell off publicly owned woodland provoked huge opposition.

Memorial service will mark life of Everest team member Mike Westmacott

A memorial service will be held later this year for one of the members of the expedition that first successfully climbed Everest.

Sir Chris joins walkers in raising £2,000 with Morecambe Bay walk

Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington helped raise £2,000 for a Lake District charity in a walk across Morecambe Bay’s sands.

Sir Chris Bonington in Westminster call to get Britons outdoors

Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington is stepping into the corridors of power to urge people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden in 'best ever' climb on new Shiva route

Alpine Club president Mick Fowler and his climbing partner Paul Ramsden have returned triumphant from the Himalaya after posting a first route on a technically difficult remote mountain.

Seven British Everest trekkers die in Kathmandu plane crash

Officials have confirmed that Britons are among the dead after a plane crashed near the Nepal capital Kathmandu today.

Chance to meet Walking With The Wounded Everest team at Cotswold stores

Outdoor fans are being offered to meet the men who tackled the world’s highest mountain during three free events at branches of a specialist retailer.

Prince Harry backs wounded soldiers' South Pole bid

Prince Harry will support a gruelling trip by wounded and injured servicemen and women in a bid to reach the South Pole.

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.

Mont Blanc ultra race will feature in web broadcasts

Fans of ultrarunning will be able to watch one of the world’s toughest mountain races on web-tv. Sponsors The North Face will set up an online br...

Climbing taxman will tackle unclimbed route to mark anniversary

The mountaineer known as the climbing taxman will tackle a little known Himalayan peak to celebrate 30 years of expeditions to the greater ranges.

Ramblers boss pays tribute to Roger Payne, a champion of mountain rights

Roger Payne, who died yesterday in an avalanche on Mont Maudit, was a leading voice in campaigns to increase access to land in both the UK and elsewhere, a Ramblers boss said.