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Award-winning AirZone pack among Lowe Alpine innovations for 2016
Four innovative designs will appear in Lowe Alpine's rucksack range next year...
Star line-up unveiled for this year's Kendal Mountain Festival
Organisers of one of Britain’s biggest outdoor festivals have lined up a constellation of adventure stars to keep visitors enthralled at the annual event.
Peak District exercise will test firefighters' and rangers' wildfire response
Firefighters and national park staff will take part in a major practice exercise in the Peak District.
Keen walkers urged to help footpath fund with Ben Lomond torchlight walk
Walkers are being invited to join a torchlight trek up the most southerly munro to help fund path repairs.
One up, one down, as hill sleuths promote one munro top and demote another
The hill sleuths have been in the Highlands, to discover a four-inch deficit means one munro top gets deleted from the lists while another is promoted.
Climber Mick Fowler will attempt first ascent on mystery Himalayan peak
An award-winning pair of British climbers will attempt a first ascent on a mystery Himalayan mountain.
Five bank holiday weekend rescues keep Keswick team busy
A Lake District rescue team was kept busy over the bank holiday weekend with five callouts to walkers and mountain bikers.
Last training session with RAF Sea Kings for Lakeland mountain rescuers
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District are staging their final training day with the military Sea King search and rescue helicopters of the RAF.
Marriage followed romance that began on bus to Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Charity bosses are searching for outdoor fans with happy memories of a youth hostel that celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Unique Aptonia drinks bottle tops Decathlon's innovation awards
A drinks sytem that allows users to choose between plain water and sports drink in the same bottle was judged top innovation at retailer Decathlon's awards.
On test: Aerobie AeroPress coffee maker
This little kit will help you make a decent cup of espresso-type coffee at the campsite or even at home.
On test: hydration systems
Keeping up your fluid intake while undertaking outdoor activities is vital. We compared different systems designed to help you stay hydrated...
Rain and gales lash runners in first Lakes Sky Ultra race
Organisers of a gruelling Lakeland mountain race were forced to divert runners from the most difficult section of the route after high winds and heavy rain lashed the fells.
Unique Dales Way bridge will close for 10 days to allow repairs
Walkers in the Yorkshire Dales are being warned a river crossing on the Dales Way will be closed for repairs.
Fjällräven's new Keb Eco-Shell jackets among greenest waterproofs on offer
The Swedish brand uses no flourocarbons in these garments' waterproofing, and they feature part-recycled polyester.
Derbyshire County Council is 'shooting itself in foot' over path team cuts plan
Britain’s oldest national conservation body has accused a council of shooting itself in the foot by cutting back on paths budget.
Mini-test: lightweight camping stoves
These four stoves won't take up much room in your rucksack on that backpacking trip, but which suits your needs?.
Second star trek planned for Kielder dark-sky People's Camp
Outdoor fans are being invited to boldly go on a star trek near one of England’s remotest villages.