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Mountain expert's burning issue: don't get caught with trousers down

Imagine having to outrun a wildfire with your trousers round your ankles. Not an edifying prospect, but one that could happen according to a mounta...

Trapped cavers rescued after 12 hours underground in Swinsto Hole

Two men were rescued after spending 12 hours underground in a cave in the Yorkshire Dales. The pair, aged 40 and 45, were reported seriously overdu...

It's hotting up for outdoors fans as Cliffhanger opens gates this weekend

Organisers are counting down to the UK’s biggest outdoors event aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. Cliffhanger takes place this weekend at its new ven...

Envirotrek clean-up volunteers bag Derwent Water rubbish in second event

A chair leg, old pottery, tent poles and flip-flops were among the debris cleared from a Lake District beauty spot by volunteers.

Cotswold's Ambleside store appeals for used outdoor gear for charity scheme

A Lake District store is asking outdoor fans to donate their unwanted gear to help charity. The Cotswold Outdoor shop in Ambleside is appealing for...

On test: Platypus Sprinter XT 35 rucksack

A host of clever little touches makes this well-thought-out pack a pleasure to use...

Open Spaces Society wins inaugural Elinor Ostrom Award

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has won an inaugural award in memory of a Nobel Prize winner who died last year.

On test: Salomon Quest 4D GTX boots

Comfort is the key for this lightweight boot from Salomon featuring a high-tech chassis...

Everest 'karma' as Bonington, Cool and Hinkes back climbing's Olympic bid

Three British Everest summiteers are throwing their weight behind the final push for climbing to gain a foothold in the Olympics.

Lakeland ranger urges swimmers to stay safe after Coniston death

National park rangers are urging people to use commonsense when going wild swimming, following the death of a man in Coniston Water at the weekend.

Berghaus scheme offers outdoor fans chance to persuade buddies to walk

Seasoned walkers are being urged to get a friend on to their feet in the great outdoors with help from a top gear brand.

Loughrigg Fell walker rescued after head injury

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after falling and injuring her head. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out this afternoo...

Ramblers welcome decision not to merge two outdoors bodies

Britain’s largest walking charity welcomed the Government’s decision not to merge two environmental agencies.

Sports Direct snaps up troubled outdoor brand Gelert

Troubled outdoor company Gelert has been snapped up by expanding retail group Sports Direct International.

Holme Valley mountain rescuers buy their fire station base after its closure

A group of mountain rescue volunteers are buying the fire station in which they are based. Holme Valley Mountain Team faced being homeless after Ma...

Mountain rescuer Arthur Littlefair joins Westminster Abbey coronation event

A man who donned silver-painted cardboard ‘armour’ as a young child to celebrate the Queen’s coronation made the trip to Westminster today to represent Lake District mountain rescuers.

Langdale mountain biker airlifted to hospital after being knocked out

A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself in the Lake District. The 25-year-old from Manchester fell from his bike and inju...