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Kenton Cool plans 11th Everest climb 60 years after Hillary and Tenzing

The British climber who has made it to the top of the world’s highest mountain more times than any of his countrymen is preparing to extend his record.

Police name Swiss walker Elisabeth Huber who died in Dungeon Ghyll fall

Police have named the holidaymaker who died after falling more than 300ft into a Lake District ravine yesterday.

National Trust calls for outdoor fans to run for the hills in Grasmere Gallop

One of Britain’s leading conservation charities is urging outdoor enthusiasts to run for the hills.

On test: brasher Supalite Active GTX boots

brasher's new fabric lightweight boots are aimed at the 'recreational walker'...

'Mr Cairngorms' Adam Watson receives Golden Eagle award

A renowned mountaineer and environmentalist received a top award from a group representing writers and photographers.

Mountaineers call to reject 'irresponsible' Stronelairg windfarm plans

Mountaineers are calling on councillors to reject plans for a windfarm in the Highlands which they said is irresponsible.

Hill sleuths' survey confirms Thack Moor as new 2,000ft mountain

Three amateur surveyors elevate a Cumbrian hill to 2,000ft mountain status...

Injured walker dies after being airlifted from Glyder Fawr

A walker has died after falling from a Snowdonia mountain. The man was seen to fall more than 90m (300ft) from Senior’s Ridge on Glyder Fawr yest...

Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter

Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.

Outdoor firms Pentland and Regatta gain Queen's enterprise awards

Two outdoor gear firms have been honoured in the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Pentland Group, which owns the Berghaus and brasher brands, wo...

Great Langdale walker dies after fall in Dungeon Ghyll

A walker has died after a fall in the Lake District. The woman, who was with a group in Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, fell from the path into the ...

Carey Davies takes up hillwalking post at British Mountaineering Council

Two-thirds of the British Mountaineering Council’s members say they are first and foremost hillwalkers, despite the public perception the organisation caters mainly for climbers.

New volunteers needed to keep fit and keep the fells in good shape

National park bosses say outdoor lovers can help keep fit and help keep the hills in good shape too by volunteering for a Lakeland project.

Penrith mountain rescuers start search for new £½m base

A mountain rescue team is looking for public support as it looks to raise more than £½m for a new base.

Jack's Rake fall boy Tom Lister returns with cash for his rescuers

A boy who fell 200ft from a Lake District scrambling route returned to the area to thank his rescuers and hand over cash to them.

Lowe Alpine to sponsor Great Lakeland 3Day mountain marathon

A Lakeland-based outdoors brand is backing a three-day mountain marathon in its own backyard. Kendal-based Lowe Alpine has signed up to support the...