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A hard day's night: dogged determination helps rescuers find their man

A walker is missing high on a Peak District mountain. It's a hard day's night for the men and women of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team as they searc...

Rescuers' challenge will test skills on foot and on two wheels

Rescuers are urging outdoors fans to hit the saddle and put their best foot forward in a challenge event next month.

Outdoors industry plans to get people off the sofa and into the country

The outdoor industry must encourage more people to get off their sofas and get into Britain’s countryside.

Speed alpinism film judged best in fest

A vertiginous record of amazing speed climber Ueli Steck is the winning entry in this year’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.

Lifetime award for Doug Scott at climbing's 'Oscars'

Veteran British climber and mountaineer Doug Scott will receive a lifetime contribution award at this year’s Piolets d’Or.

Reunion with rescuers for man who fell 1,000ft from mountain

A man who survived a 1,000ft fall from a Highland peak today met the aircrew who winched him to safety.

Bleaklow from Longdendale

Pity poor Bleaklow. Few have a good word to say about this boggy hulk, glowering above the busy valley of Longdendale, itself a victim of human engine...

Mountaineers' charter bid to boost countryside access

Mountaineers’ representatives have launched a charter to urge the Government to secure access to England’s countryside.

Hopes for new John Muir coast-to-coast trail in Scotland

Plans are afoot to set up a new walking trail across Scotland in honour of a pioneer of national parks.

First ever Base jump from north Harris crag recorded on video

So what are your first thoughts when you gaze at a huge overhanging gneiss rockface? If you’re Dave MacLeod and Tim Emmett, it’s: let’s see i...

Hundreds join Perrin's walk against wind turbines

More than 250 walkers followed writer and climber Jim Perrin on to a Welsh mountain to protest at plans to build 64 wind turbines.

Build on land reform success, Ramblers tell politicians

The campaigning organisation that was instrumental in securing world-class countryside access laws for Scotland has called on politicians to keep up the impetus of land reform.

Adventure film subjects tell their stories in online podcasts

Adventure enthusiasts have a chance to hear the stories behind some of the top films forming part of this weekend’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.

Pair rescued after getting lost on Peak District mountain

Two walkers were rescued after a major search on one of the Peak District’s most challenging hills.

Walkers can join Bonington in celebration event

Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington will lead a walk later this year to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a campaigning group.

Climbing gear team will work to deal with cam fault recall

A climbing gear manufacturer says a special team will be working through the weekend to deal with recalls of a popular camming device.

Night-time mountain walks on offer in biggest festival list

Night-time ascents of Lakeland fells, scrambling on the area’s edges and the chance to bag a few more Wainwrights are on offer at an upcoming mountain festival.