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Two Ben Nevis climbers rescued from Tower Ridge in nine-hour night operation
Two climbers were rescued from Britain’s highest mountain after getting stuck in wintry conditions on a route.
Walker suffering heart attack among six bank-holiday callouts for Ogwen team
Several walkers, climbers and a man suffering from a suspected heart attack were among those rescued over a busy bank holiday weekend by a team in Snowdonia.
Ben Nevis rescue for three climbers stuck on the UK's longest route – updated
A rescue is underway to bring three climbers to safety from the North Face of Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team has been called out to aid t...
Mountain experts issue advice for weekend hillgoers in 'unusual' lean winter
Mountain experts are warning anyone heading for the Scottish hills this weekend to expect the unexpected.
What happens after that 999 call? Mountain accident survivors tell their tales
Every year, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts head for the UK’s uplands for the thrills to be had from hillwalking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing and all those other activities that provide an adrenaline rush and the escape from the humdrum modern life for a few hours.
Two climbers airlifted to hospital after fall on The Cobbler
Two climbers were airlifted from a mountain in the southern Highlands after injuring themselves in a fall.
Ben Nevis couple's families thank rescuers and climbers as identities of bodies confirmed
The families of Rachel Slater and Tim Newton have thanked rescuers and the wider climbing community after it was formally confirmed the bodies found on Ben Nevis were those of the Bradford couple.
Bodies of man and woman found on Ben Nevis
The bodies of a man and woman have been found on Ben Nevis. Police said formal identification is taking place and the families of missing climbers ...
Rescue team seeks information on ice-axe found on Ben Nevis
Have you lost a piece of climbing gear on Britain’s highest mountain? Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said a technical ice-axe was found on the Nor...
Two Cairn Gorm climbers in night rescue after getting stuck on winter route
Two climbers were rescued after getting stuck while soloing a winter route on Cairn Gorm. Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 4pm o...
Rescuers: Lake District rockfall incident on Great End 'could have been fatal'
Rescuers who spent more than seven hours bringing a group to safety on a Lake District fell said someone could have died in the incident.
Experts' warning to hillgoers after two rockfall strikes in two days in Cairngorms
Mountain experts issued a warning to hillwalkers and climbers after two incidents in the Cairngorms in which people were injured by rockfalls.
Rescuers praise 'two wise men' who sat out night on Tryfan climb
Mountain rescuers in Snowdonia have praised ‘two wise men’ who volunteered to sit out the night on a mountain rather than call out team members.
Injured Borrowdale climber and five stuck on Black Crag rescued in night operation
An injured climber was rescued and five others who were stuck were brought to safety in a night operation lasting almost four hours on a Borrowdale crag.
Rescue teams' plea to climbers after two more injured in Northumberland falls
Rescuers pleaded with climbers in their area to take the necessary precautions after they were called out to three fallen rock-climbers in 10 days.
Identity of Ben Nevis bodies 'likely to be confirmed as Rachel Slater and Tim Newton'
Rescuers said they expect the identity of two bodies found yesterday on Ben Nevis to be confirmed as Rachel Slater and Tim Newton.
Missing walker Tom Brown's sister pleads with hill-goers to leave route details
The sister of a walker missing in the Highlands for more than eight months pleaded with hillgoers not to be irresponsible.
'Take a torch' plea by rescuers after walkers get lost on Scafell Pike
Rescuers reminded walkers to pack a torch when they head for the hills, after two walkers were led to safety after getting lost on the slopes of England’s highest mountain.
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