Macbeth takes Friends' peaks project to century

Macbeth and his lady wife have notched up a milestone for a major outdoors project. In this case it’s walker Kevin Macbeth and his spouse Barbara...

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?.

Snow blanket is good news for rare mountain species

While much of the country has moaned as it struggled to cope under Britain’s thickest and most prolonged blanket of snow for many years, climbers and walkers have been able to take advantage of the rare winter conditions on many of our hills and mountains.

Mountaineers wanted for coolest job on earth

Wanted: unflappable expert mountaineers who are practical and organised. Reward: up to 18 months in a working environment that may reach -60C and b...

Nevis climber injured in avalanche

A climber has been injured in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain. Police are co-ordinating the rescue of a man who was caught in a fall o...

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.

Walker's body found in van after munrobagging trip

The body of a walker has been discovered in a van parked in a layby in the Scottish Highlands. Police said they believed Michael Coffield had been ...

Ramblers celebrate victory in footpath battle with earl

Evidence from a 70-year-old woman in Canada helped Ramblers in a victory to gain access on a path in East Sussex.

Mountain chief's regret as Alladale gets dangerous animals licence

Mountaineering representatives have criticised councillors’ decision to renew a controversial estate’s licence to keep dangerous animals.