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Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society
A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.
How an outdoor retailer survived lockdown: a service centre, a woman's eye and explainer videos
Innovation and a keen eye on online sales have helped independent retailer Trekitt survive lockdown...
Six days, six hours, four minutes: how Paul Tierney broke the Wainwrights running record
An astonishing challenge that ran on chips, banter and very little sleep, but definitely no smashed avocado.
Lakeland campers rescued after getting trapped by floodwater in Borrowdale
A couple camping in the Lake District were rescued after they woke in the early hours to find their tent floating in flood water.
Rescuers' weather forecast plea after Lakeland campers awake to mist-covered fell
A Lake District rescue team pleaded with the public to plan ahead and check weather forecasts after it was called out five times over the weekend, including three in one day.
On test: lightweight tents reviewed
Grough spent the summer camping out in a quest for the best of small one- or two-person lightweight tents.
How I cheated death after a fall on an icy Lake District mountainside
Paul Besley broke his skull, leg, ankle and shoulder when he fell while winter walking. Here's how he survived and how you could if the worst happened...
Sierra Designs brings its alternative view of outdoor gear to the UK
A maverick approach to backpacking clothing and gear is revealed with the arrival in Britain of this US company's range.
Thousands of teens complete Ten Tors despite gales and freezing night
Thousands of participants in the Ten Tors challenge had to battle strong winds and sub-zero temperatures over the weekend.
Karen Darke and Kirsty Muir win Scottish mountain excellence awards
Inspirational athlete and adventurer Karen Darke has received a top mountain award. The Inverness-based Paralympian has been named as the 15th reci...
Injured Yorkshire Three Peaks walker found by police at home 60 miles away
Rescuers searching for a mystery injured walker in the Yorkshire Dales were informed by police in the early hours that the woman was safe at home, 60 miles away.
Rescue crew uses full winch length to pluck injured climber from Cairn Gorm
A rescue helicopter had to use the full length of its winch to rescue an injured climber after a fall in the Cairngorms.
'Wet and cold' Lakeland walkers in night rescue after failing to find Priest's Hole
Forty mountain rescuers were woken in the early hours of Sunday after a group of walkers called for help after getting lost.
What happens after that 999 call? Mountain accident survivors tell their tales
Two men caught in separate serious incidents in the Lake District recall their traumas and what happened after the call for mountain rescue.
Take a look behind the scenes as outdoors retailer Decathlon continues UK expansion
We take a look at the research facilities and annual innovation awards of this major French retailer building a larger presence in the UK outdoor world.
Samsonite says Gregory will continue as separate brand after acquiring rucksack specialists
Luggage company says Gregory will continue as separate brand after its acquisition from Black Diamond.
Trip-wire alarm failed the morning Horatio Chapple was killed by polar bear
A former High Court judge’s report into the death of a schoolboy when he was mauled by a polar bear on an Arctic expedition found safety equipment did not work and firearms training was inadequate.
On test: large day rucksacks
Nine packs compared, big enough for an overnight camp or packing that extra winter gear...