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Snowdonia walker rescued after major 12-hour night operation

Rescuers in Snowdonia were involved in a mammoth 12-hour overnight operation to find a stranded walker and bring him to safety.

Scots Ramblers urge cultural change with launch of Take 30 walking campaign

The Ramblers in Scotland are challenging their nation to make a profound cultural change and take to their feet.

Rescuer says 'hats off' to runners as blizzard hits The Spine end stages

Rescuers have described how they helped competitors enveloped in blizzards during the closing stages of one of the country’s toughest races.

Smartphone software helps find lost Glentress walker after major search

A walker lost in a forest was found by mountain rescuers using specialised smartphone tracking software.

On test: Helly Hansen Odin Rapide Softshell

We push this shower-repellent ultra breathable softshell beyond its limits to see how much rain it can take.

BioLite CampStove picks up outdoor writers' award for innovation

Outdoor writers and photographers have awarded their annual innovation award to a stove which uses twigs and pine cones as fuel to cook backpackers’ meals, while at the same time recharging electronic devices.

Beinn a’Chlaidheimh no longer a munro: official

The number of munros in Scotland is now officially 282, after the downgrading of a contentious peak to corbett status.

Ramblers aim to turn nation of couch potatoes into 'fittest in world'

Walking and cycling are the key to improving the nation’s health, Ramblers Scotland said. The walking charity was responding to a series of repor...

Walkers' warning after shell exploded close to Peak District path

A mountain rescue team has warned outdoor enthusiasts about the dangers of unexploded shells near a popular Peak District path.

Ireland's Mountain Summits guide for peakbaggers seeking new challenge

Peakbaggers looking for a new challenge could do worse than cast their gaze across the Irish Sea to the land of Arderins and Vandeleur-Lynams.

On test: Marmot Project Alpha Jacket

An early look of the Marmot jacket that uses Polartec's brand-new Alpha insulation, due in the shops in autumn this year.

On test: Sherpa Lithang jacket and Tsepun baselayer

We put to the test two offerings from the new-to-the-UK Nepalese brand Sherpa Adventure Gear...

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

Win a £250 Sportiva UK GPS unit with SportPursuit

SportPursuit and grough are offering another great prize to our competition winner, this time a £250 Sportiva UK GPS unit.

Memorial fund for Mont Maudit avalanche pair buys search-dog safety gear

Donations made in memory of two climbers who died in an avalanche on the Mont Blanc range have been used to buy safety equipment for volunteers who help England’s search and rescue dog handlers.