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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.
Nine ascents and 135 characters for a Cool Everest record
British mountaineer Kenton Cool today broke two records, with his ninth ascent of Everest – and the first Tweet sent from the summit of the world’s highest peak.
Celebrities line up to condemn Government forest sell-off
Two Everest summiteers, the Poet Laureate and the Archbishop of Canterbury are among leading public figures who have condemned the Government’s proposed sell-off of large tracts of English forests.
Industry body backs new outdoor exhibition at Birmingham
The industry body behind Britain’s outdoor manufacturers and retailers has thrown its weight behind a new three-day show to be held in Birmingham.
Fiennes faces driving charge after crash
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes faces a careless driving charge following a collision that happened in March this year.
Cool aims for new record with Everest charity attempt
Seven-times Everest summiteer Kenton Cool aims this spring to extend his record with a further attempt on the world’s highest mountain.
Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009
As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..
Fiennes interview is highlight of TV Everest evening
He conquered Everest at the third attempt, scaled the north face of the Eiger despite suffering from vertigo and having had a double heart bypass, and he bears a grudge about being bullied at Eton.
Kate joins Sir Ran in magazine's list of country greats
The woman once described as the ‘high priestess of the countryside’ is again listed among strange bedfellows in the latest rollcall of leading figures in Britain’s countryside.
'Sweetheart, we're on top!' – Kenton phones home from Everest
Record-breaking Everest mountaineer Kenton Cool has returned safely to base camp after reaching the top of the world’s highest peak for the ninth time.
Forest access more important than public ownership, say Ramblers
Campaigners against the sale of England’s public forests and woodland should look beyond ownership of the land and concentrate on maintaining access.
2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...
Fiennes fined after post-marathon car smash
Eccentric explorer and Everest summiteer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been fined £1,000 after crashing his car after taking part in the High Peak Marathon earlier this year.
Cool eighth summit helps Bonita to Everest record
A novice mountaineer this morning became the youngest British woman to reach the highest point on earth.
Fiennes injured in car crash after High Peak Marathon run
Eccentric Everest summiteer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was hospitalised yesterday when he crashed his car after taking part in a night-time mountain marathon.
Retailer in search for Geordie outdoors hero
A walking and climbing gear retailer is on the hunt for the most adventurous outdoors Geordie. GO Outdoors wants to hear nominations for an award, ...
Kenton's Yorkshire return for Cool lecture
The man who managed to get eccentric explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes up the north face of the Eiger will give an insight into his life this week.
Stuart's British Isles Challenge kicks off from Scilly
The charity challenger who aims to cover the length of the British Isles using only muscle power starts his quest tomorrow.