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MP praises rescue team during visit to base
A member of Parliament’s all-party mountaineering group paid tribute to volunteer rescuers during a visit to the Yorkshire Dales’ busiest team.
Rescuers praise injured walker who hobbled off a mountain
Rescuers have praised an injured walker who managed to hobble to the base of a mountain with their help.
Last-minute stocking fillers for outdoors fans
Looking for a last-minute gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? We have a few pointers to stocking fillers for outdoor fans...
Wildlife trust will take over prime national park rockclimbing crags
A wildlife trust has agreed to take over national park land that includes one of the country’s most popular climbing areas.
Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law
The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.
Vaude's Alpamayo jackets among first to feature new NeoShell
Innovative fabric features in these women's and men's jackets claimed to have great breathability...
Bike festival provided £½m boost to local economy
A Scottish cycling festival contributed more than £½m to the local economy, organisers said. EventScotland, the national events agency, said the ...
TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash
More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.
Lakeland event puts walkers in the dark
Walkers will be in the dark at an event in the Lake District. And organisers will be praying for clear skies at the Ennerdale gathering aimed at in...
Nikwax concentrates its tent treatments
Waterproofing company Nikwax is concentrating its efforts on its tent treatment. The Sussex-based firm is introducing a concentrated version...
Mountain rescuers will benefit from dogs' Christmas service
Canine gentle giants will help to raise funds for a mountain rescue team in the run-up to Christmas. A pack of newfoundland dogs will help carry vi...
Ramblers' thumbs-up to trust's takeover of prime climbing site
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has welcomed the decision to place a popular climbing and walking area into the care of a conservation trust.
Sponsors step in to save 'vital' Lakeland mountain weather service
The vital winter mountain service that provides information about fell-top conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.
Experts issue 10-point safety checklist for winter mountain trips
Mountain experts have issued a 10-point checklist to help keep walkers and climbers safer during the winter months.
Wainwright devotee offers an evening in the author's company
A writer is offering audiences the chance of spending an evening with Alfred Wainwright, the celebrated guidebook author.
New Sprayway jackets aim at top-end hillwalkers
Outdoors brand Sprayway has introduced two new top-end jackets aimed at the hillwalker and mountaineer.
On test: Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody
Could the fleece-killer be, ironically, a merino-wool based top that, ahem, provides a more social atmosphere than its synthetic rivals?.
Rescued walker tells 'heroes' of nightmares after fall
A walker who fell from Yorkshire’s highest peak told of her enduring nightmares after her ordeal, when she met rescuers who saved her life.