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'Mission accomplished' as Victoria Wilkinson breaks women's Three Peaks record
Fellrunner Victoria Wilkinson has broken the women’s record for the gruelling Three Peaks Race, set nine years ago.
BMC president Rehan Siddiqui drops bomshell decision on members at annual meeting
Plas y Brenin basked in spring sunshine as BMC members gathered but a storm was brewing as the executive faced a no-confidence vote.
Friends of the Lake District offer free landscape training to outdoor leaders
Cumbrian charity the Friends of the Lake District is offering free landscape learning sessions for outdoor leaders.
Spring is sprung, but hillgoers warned not to get carried away – on a stretcher
Mountain experts are warning Scottish hillgoers not to get carried away – on a stretcher. Walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts taking to the upl...
Plans unveiled for new England Coast Path stretches in North-East and Lincolnshire
The Government’s official outdoors body has published the latest plans for two stretches of the England Coast Path.
Patterdale team receives two offers to pay for new generator after theft
A rescue team that suffered the theft of a generator it uses at fundraising events said it has had two offers to pay for a new one.
Bonington and Hinkes among top names announced for Keswick Mountain Festival
A roster of top names awaits festival-goers at a summer Lake District event. Among speakers at this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival are elder st...
Outdoor industry announces September camping meet for future leaders
The UK outdoor industry will stage a camping weekend aimed at future leaders in the business. The Outdoors Future Camp will take place in Sheffield...
Ben Dolphin elected as new Ramblers Scotland president
A journalist, countryside ranger and blogger has been appointed head of the Ramblers in Scotland. Ben Dolphin was elected to the post of president ...
Renowned speed climber Ueli Steck dies in Himalaya fall
The climber who held the record for the fastest ascent of the North Face of the Eiger has died in an accident in the Himalaya.
BMC donation helps Mountain Heritage Trust move to Blencathra Centre
A donation from the British Mountaineering Council helped fund a new home for a collection of important historical mountaineering artefacts.
Blue-light callout interrupts training as Calder Valley rescuers hone their skills
We join the men and women of a West Yorkshire rescue team as a real-life incident means training has to be put on hold.
PHD's Expedition Double Suit 'biggest down suit innovation for 45 years'
Cutting edge design is aimed at mountaineers heading into the death zone...
Highland groups benefit from Great Wilderness Challenge £162,000 cash handover
A Highland challenge event that began as a ‘one-off’ fundraiser 31 years ago has brought in more than £3m for local charities.
Patterdale rescuers 'stunned' as team's £2,500 generator stolen
A volunteer rescue team has been left stunned after an expensive piece of equipment was stolen during a fundraising event.
Man and two dogs rescued after 100ft fall at Brecon Beacons 'Batcave' site
A man was rescued after falling 100ft at a Brecon Beacons beauty spot famed as the location for the Batcave in a Hollywood film.
Injured Scarth Gap walker in third rescue for Cockermouth team
A Lake District team was called out to its third rescue in two days when a walker slipped and injured himself.
Peak District incidents keep Glossop rescuers busy with four weekend callouts
A man was airlifted from a Peak District hillside after suffering a suspected broken leg. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called on Saturday to th...