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On test: Climescape water-repellent Mock Neck Fleece Jacket

A fleece that promises to keep the rain out for seven hours? Sounds ideal for the British outdoors...

Mountain experts warn winter walkers: cotton can kill

Mountain experts have warned winter hillgoers that cotton can kill. Wearing clothes made of cotton can increase the risk of succumbing to hypotherm...

Teva promises 'flip-flop comfort' from its new Riva Peak Mid eVent boot

Teva is best known for its sandals, but says its new top-of-the-range boot offers similar comfort...

Peak District pioneer ranger Ken Drabble dies aged 79

A Peak District outdoors pioneer who helped set up mountain rescue in the national park has died. Ken Drabble, the park’s retired chief ranger, p...

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

Granger's and Haglöfs tackle PFC chemical fears with new treatments

Two outdoor brands respond to the news of a campaign to get rid of fluorcarbons from the industry...

Dont panic! Here's our last-minute festive outdoor stocking-filler gift guide

Christmas is nearly upon us. Here are a few suggestions to put under the tree for the outdoor fan in your life...

Champion award for Open Spaces Caerphilly campaigner Maggie Thomas

A keen walker and access campaigner has won an award for her work defending paths and open spaces. Maggie Thomas, Caerphilly local correspondent fo...

Chamu Kuppuswamy named top UK volunteer for Peak District work

A university law lecturer has been named volunteer of the year for her work championing the Peak District to ethnic minorities.

Second chance for Isle of Wight coast path as consultation nears end

Access campaigners are hoping for a second chance to convince the coalition Government to include the Isle of Wight in coastal access plans.

Rescuers aid exhausted The Spine runner after Mikaeel Kular search

Members of a Scottish mountain rescue team went to the aid of a runner in difficulties in the closing stages of an ultrarunning event dubbed ‘the most brutal race’.

On test: Montane Prism gloves

These featherlight gloves provide remarkable warmth and windblocking and pack down into a tiny stuffsack.

Rescuers, doctors and heritage powerhouse in New Year Honours

Two mountain rescue team members received awards in the New Year Honours. Arthur Littlefair, of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team in Cumbria was ...

On test: insulated jackets

As winter takes hold, you need gear that will keep you warm on the hill. We look at nine jackets and see how they perform...

Outdoor boss warns UK industry of gathering storm over waterproofing chemicals

Greenpeace is gunning for the outdoor industry because of chemicals in waterproof gear. But Nikwax's boss believes every cloud has a silver lining...

Stanage climber airlifted after breaking leg in 3ft bouldering fall

A climber bouldering at a popular Peak District site had to be airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg in a fall over just three feet.

Winter's onset means it's time for Helvellyn felltop assessors to start work

Two men are preparing to begin the unusual job of climbing England’s third highest mountain every day to help keep members of the public safe.

Severe winter coming? Not necessarily, says Met Office

Britain’s official weather forecasters today poured cold water on media reports that the country was heading for one of the severest winters in years.