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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.

Climbers will race head-to-head in 'Everest' challenge

Two friends will race each other the full height of Everest in an attempt to get into the climbing record books.

Julia and William back second rescuers' awareness day

Volunteer rescuers will raise their profile with events later this year designed to give the public an insight into their work.

Rescuer's online boast leads to 14-day fundraising walk

A rash Facebook promise has landed a pair of mountain rescuers with a major challenge. Mountain Rescue magazine editor Judy Whiteside’s online br...

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.

Mountain rescuer praised by police for motorway smash actions

A mountain rescue team member has received a police commendation for his actions when he came across a serious motorway smash.

Student aims to be youngest Brit to climb Everest

A student who can trace a family connection back to the first successful Everest summiteers will attempt to become the youngest Briton to climb the world’s highest mountain.