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Shaun takes up new mountain rescue post as more head for the hills

Scotland’s mountain rescue umbrella organisation has appointed an experienced outdoor instructor with a brief to improve communications and service during a period of expected increase in demand from walkers and climbers.

Walkers offered chance to take to the hills with outdoors broadcaster

Visitors to a mountain festival will be able to take to the hills with one of the best known outdoor writers of the day.

Climbing instructor vows to carry on after racist arson attack

A climbing instructor who introduces town-dwelling young people to the outdoors has vowed to continue his work after his gear was destroyed in an arson attack.

National park goldmine will go ahead after cash pledges by developer

National park bosses have given the go-ahead for Scotland’s only working gold mine after cash pledges from the developers.

International Mountain Leader input for Trekmates softshell jacket

Trekmates has produced a limited-edition softshell jacket to mark its sponsorship of a mountaineering body.

Sheriff praises 'great team' during rescue visit

The Queen’s law representative praised the work of a volunteer rescue team during a visit to the organisation’s headquarters.

'Mr Cairngorms' gains mountain award for life devoted to Highlands work

A pioneer of ski-mountaineering and keen climber has been awarded a top honour for his knowledge of the Scottish Mountains.

Walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after leg injury

A walker was airlifted from a fell after injuring her leg. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 1.30pm yesterday, Friday, afte...

Security closures will follow opening of English coastal path

The first leg of the England Coast Path will open this summer – and part of it will then be closed for security reasons.

Julia takes to the countryside as TV stars flock to Dales

Walkers’ favourite Julia Bradbury will join comedy actor Hugh Dennis for a television exploration of a national park later this week.

Access fears as Ramblers condemn council land sell-off

The Ramblers have condemned the decision by a local authority to sell off parts of an area of outstanding natural beauty despite a 35,000-name petition against the move.

Gear on offer as Berghaus looks for citizen bloggers

What do the father of Existentialism, a deaf-blind socialist author and a 267-mile walk have in common.

Smartphone app aims to cut Snowdon mountain rescue callouts

An MP will today unveil a smartphone application aimed at cutting the number of mountain rescue callouts in north Wales.

Outdoor bodies step up Westminster campaign to get the country hillwalking

Outdoor industry and mountaineering bosses met Westminster politicians to push for greater recognition of the benefits of hillwalking.

Swap scheme offers discount for outdoor guidebook updates

Outdoor enthusiasts with a stack of old guidebooks can swap them for new editions at a bargain price under a scheme introduced by a leading publisher.

Lakeland fell marathon invites entries

An off-road marathon in the Lake District will see competitors tackle circuits of the hills above Keswick.

Service will mark 25th anniversary of mountain rescue crash

A small group will gather on a Highland mountain tomorrow to mark the anniversary of one of the darkest days in British mountain rescue history.

Nikwax gets Duke's Award seal of approval

Waterproofing specialist Nikwax has teamed up with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which helps more than 200,000 young people each year get into the great outdoors.