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Anger and fury: the noise from the black stuff on Snowdon

There's gold in them thar hills, for journalists chasing silly-season 'fury' as political correctness envelops the slopes of Snowdon.

Three strikes for walkers as freak storm hits fells

Four walkers were injured when lightning struck in three separate incidents on neighbouring Lake District fells.

Skye no limit as Spyke's munro attempt continues

He’s had to contend with ticks, missing camping gear and Achilles’ heel problems, but the man aiming to break the muscle-powered record time for a munro round has surpassed the greatest challenge yet – the Cuillin ridge on Skye.

Views sought on updated avalanche service

The head of Scotland’s avalanche service is seeking views on its provision over last winter. Co-ordinator Mark Diggins, who took over in charge o...

Runner's bid for munro record books is on track

If it’s Friday, it must be Drumochter. On a grand tour of the Scottish Highlands, it can be easy to forget where you are. But for Stephen Pyke, t...

Swedish Girls publishers fold after Ordnance Survey dispute

The publishers of a bawdy tale of romance and footslogging on the West Highland Way have thrown in the towel in a legal dispute with Britain’s national mapping agency.

Sheffield Pike: pocket peak with grand views

Bag a couple of wainwrights in an afternoon with an ascent of this outlier of the Helvellyn range...

What future for the outdoor world, post election?

With a general election just round the corner, where will the world of outdoor activities stand after the poll?.

Injured climber airlifted after Nevis fall

Police have issued a warning after a climber was seriously injured after falling hundreds of feet this morning on Ben Nevis.

Outdoor gear firms accused of 'disregarding environment'

Outdoor gear manufacturers stand accused of showing a disregard for the environmental impact of their businesses in a groundbreaking survey.

Rescue team offers helicopter missions to visitors

A mountain rescue team is offering visitors to its revamped website the chance to fly a rescue helicopter on missions to save stricken walkers.

Mountain festival aims to lift flood-hit Cumbrian town

Keswick Mountain Festival kicks off tomorrow, with an eclectic mix of events for lovers of the Lakeland hills.

Novice hillrunner Harris wins 60-mile Fellsman challenge

One of the country’s toughest ultra hillrunning challenges was won by a man who only took up running 18 months ago..

Rescuers' awareness message: it's not just about mountains

Members of England and Wales’s volunteer mountain and cave rescue teams will raise their profile next month with a national day of events which aims to inform the public about their work.

No criminal charges after girl's Ten Tors death

No one will be charged over the death of a girl who died during training for the annual Ten Tors challenge three years ago.

Police investigate mountain rescue hoax calls

Police in Cumbria have confirmed they are investigating the circumstances of phone calls made during the November floods which led to mountain rescue teams mounting a search operation on Skiddaw.

Fiennes injured in car crash after High Peak Marathon run

Eccentric Everest summiteer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was hospitalised yesterday when he crashed his car after taking part in a night-time mountain marathon.

Pass the baton and ditch the bobble hat: Ramblers reach 75

As the Ramblers face up to the realities of modern life, we take a look back at the organisation's past as it celebrates 75 years of campaigning.

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