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Mountaineering Scotland urges national park to reject new Cononish gold mine plans
Mountaineering Scotland is urging national park planners to reject a renewed proposal to start mining gold in a wild land area.
On test: Lowe Alpine Aeon 27 rucksack reviewed
A daysack aimed at walkers, climbers and mountain bikers: how did this new model from rucksack experts Lowe Alpine perform?.
Spine Race leader Jim Mann sets blistering pace as athletes endure overnight snow
Montane Spine Race leader Jim Mann is continuing to set a blistering pace as runners contend with harsh winter conditions in the northern Pennines.
Jim Mann sets the pace as Spine Race runners face worsening weather
Runners in the Montane Spine Race, dubbed Britain’s most brutal race, face worsening conditions as the race enters its second day.
On test: midlayer jackets reviewed
Vital as part of a layering system to keep you warm in the great outdoors, we put a range of midlayers to the test.
The great big grough guide to Christmas gifts for your outdoor fan
We donned our headtorch and delved deep into Santa's cavern to find some top gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
Slow start for Leo Houlding's Spectre team pinned down by Antarctic storm
Climber and adventurer Leo Houlding’s Antarctic expedition has got off to a slow start, with the three-man team pinned down in their tents in a blizzard.
Backcountry ski club plans to build mountain hut on Aonach Mòr in Lochaber
A backcountry skiing club has announced ambitious plans to build a mountain hut on the slopes of the UK’s eighth highest peak in Lochaber.
Preparing for winter hills means more than just dusting off your gear, say experts
Preparing for winter in the hills means more than just dusting off your crampons and ice-axe, experts have said.
Flip! Experts warn new clothing trend could be fatal attraction for your compass
Mountain experts have identified a new hazard for hillgoers, after analysis of a recent rescue in the Highlands.
We join Lake District felltop assessor Zac Poulton to brush up our winter skills
Fancy brushing up your winter mountain skills with an expert? We took to the hill with one of the Lake District's felltop assessors...
Body of missing Tryfan walker found after search by more than 40 rescuers
Rescuers have found the body of a walker who went missing overnight on a Snowdonia mountain. The experienced hillwalker from north Wales was report...
On test: Danner Mountain 600 boots reviewed
These heritage-styled boots from US brand Danner are no urban loafers...
On test: Montane Icarus insulated jacket reviewed
Montane's jacket is the first in the UK to use PrimaLoft's innovative synthetic ThermoPlume insulation.
Major mountain rescue exercise underway on Crianlarich hills
Police said members of the public should not be alarmed if they witness police activity on the hills around Crianlarich.
Kendal Mountain Festival: the land of white waterproofs and false moustaches
As another Kendal Mountain Festival winds up, ponder the need for false moustaches and white waterproof jackets.
Fix the Fells seeks walkers' votes to secure £25,000 Scafell Pike path repair
The Fix the Fells partnership is urging outdoor enthusiasts to cast their vote in an online poll it hopes will bring in £25,000 to repair a path on England’s highest mountain.
On test: MSR Trailshot water filter reviewed
This handy little device will get rid of some of the nasties that lurk in streams. But how easy was this pocket filter to use?...