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Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition aims to tread in Shackleton's steps

A group of explorers plans to complete the Antarctic trek that Sir Ernest Shackleton attempted during his ill fated expedition.

Ultra Trail 26 race series launched for runners 'stepping up' to ultra-distance

A series of trail races is being launched, aimed at runners who want to step up to ultrarunning. The Montane Ultra Trail 26 series is a sequence of...

Dales caver rescued after spending eight hours trapped in Simpson's Pot

A caver had to be rescued after getting trapped when he followed the wrong underground route. The 52-year-old was found by members of the Cave Resc...

Walker with broken ankle stretchered from Grains Gill

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after suffering a broken ankle. The 30-year-old woman fell and twisted her knee on the path leading d...

Ramblers tell Whitehall: set up charity to look after England's national trails

Britain’s biggest walking campaigning organisation called for the setting up of a charity trust to oversee England’s national trails.

Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans

Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.

70-year-old walker straightens dislocated ankle while waiting for rescue

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after breaking his ankle. But the 70-year-old man managed to re-locate his dislocated joint while waiting...

Trust volunteers step up to capital munro challenge

Six seasoned hillwalkers will climb the heights of three of Scotland’s best loved munros – in the nation’s capital city.

Walker stretchered from fell after gill fall

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after suffering a leg injury in a fall. Members of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team were joine...

Helly Hansen gloves keep hands warm while operating mobile gadgets

Helly Hansen's new gloves allow outdoor enthusiasts to operate electronic gadgets without exposing their hands to the elements.

Winter Antarctic trek by Sir Ranulph Fiennes will mark Scott's centenary

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes will next year attempt the first winter crossing of the Antarctic continent.

Charity group appeals for volunteers for Lakeland Fell Care Days

A litter pick by canoe is just one of the activities on offer at an upcoming mass volunteering event in the Lake District.

Gear, gadgets and garb: what's new at the Outdoor Trade Show

Take a peek with us at some of clothing and gear that will appear in the shops in the coming months with the first part of our Outdoor Trade Show report.

Reel Rock Tour brings top climbing films to Britain for first time

Organisers of an adventure film tour coming to Britain for the first time said they hope to involve local clubs and organisations in the event.

Recession-hit outdoors industry launches Britain on Foot campaign

Outdoor industry representatives will next month launch a campaign to get the country on its feet. Britain on Foot is the brainchild of Andrew Dent...

Walker airlifted after fellside blackout leads to injury

A woman was rescued from a Lakeland fell after injuring herself when she blacked out. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 5pm...