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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...

Ogwen Valley rescuers aid injured walker and cragfast scrambler

A busy weekend for a Snowdonia mountain rescue team was capped by two rescues, of an injured walker and a man stuck on a scrambling route.

Al Lee's film of Leo Houlding's The Last Great Climb goes on sale

The film of climber Leo Houlding’s remarkable first ascent of a route on an Antarctic peak goes on general sale today.

Climbing star Dave MacLeod helps launch rescuers' whisky fundraiser

Top climber Dave Macleod helped lift mountain rescuers spirits when he joined the launch of a fundraising campaign in the shadow of Ben Nevis.

Campaigners condemn 'myopic' rejection of Isle of Wight coast access

Access campaigners have condemned the coalition Government’s ‘myopic’ decision not to extend coastal access to the Isle of Wight.

Historic Scotland warns of loose rock at Dumbarton climbing venue

Parts of the popular climbing venue where the UK’s toughest route was posted has loose rock which might be dislodged, a Government agency warned.

Prince Charles helps HF Holidays celebrate centenary with Cumbria visit

The Prince of Wales visited a Cumbrian holiday venue to help a co-operative celebrate its centenary. The heir to the throne talked to guests taking...

RAF Squadron Leader Rimon Than named as Cairngorms avalanche victim

A serving RAF officer has been named as one of the men who died in the Cairngorms avalanche yesterday.

Climber Leo Houlding tells of 'out of this world' brutal Ulvetanna ascent

Top British climber Leo Houlding has described his ‘out of this world’ first climb of a brutal route in Antarctica, saying the expedition pushed his team to its limits.

North York Moors footpath work eases walkers' access to Hole of Horcum

Walkers accessing one of Yorkshire’s natural wonders will find the going a little easier after work by the North York Moors National Park Authority.

Callouts put paid to Ogwen Valley rescuers' plans for Leo Houlding talk

Mountain rescuers had to abandon their plans to listen to a talk by top climber Leo Houlding after lost walkers called for help.

Berghaus unveils top of range winter jackets and trousers

Berghaus has used input from athletes such as Leo Houlding in designing its latest technical waterproofs featuring Gore-Tex Pro fabric.

New chief steps Forward to lead walking co-op firm HF Holidays

A former boss of a hotel chain will be stepping into the boots of a specialist walking holiday co-operative chief executive.

Karrimor unveils £150 technical waterproof jacket

A fully featured eVent waterproof jacket is on offer from Karrimor...

Body of man found by rescuers searching Fannichs for missing walker

The body of a walker has been found by rescuers in the Highlands. Police Scotland said the man was reported overdue today after going walking in th...

Dumbarton Rock climbing routes preserved during graffiti clean-up

Climbing routes on one of Scotland’s toughest crags has been preserved during a spruce-up to remove graffiti.

Paralympian Karen Darke rethinks Antarctic plan after testing Norway week

A Paralympic medallist who plans to cross journey to the South Pole under her own steam has had to rethink her plans after a testing week in the Norwegian wilderness.