Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas

In a quandary what to buy your outdoors fan for Christmas? We've reviewed some stocking fillers for you...

06 December 2024

Open Spaces Society seeks donations to action fund after year of fighting legal cases

Campaigning body the Open Spaces Society is pleading for donations to replenish its legal action fund.

01 December 2024

Keswick rescuers called out to aid collie dog stuck on steep ground

Lakeland rescuers were called out on Sunday to aid a dog stuck on steep ground. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by a man walking with his ...

25 November 2024

Patterdale rescuers in 100th callout as busy year continues

Rescuers in Patterdale completed their 100th callout of the year at the weekend when they went to the aid of an injured hillwalker.

17 November 2024

Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots

A sponsored walker’s attempt to traverse the full length of the Pennine Way ended just a few miles into his challenge when he injured his ankle.

03 November 2024

Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers

Two walkers found their luck was in after they got lost on Kinder Scout, the Peak District’s highest hill.

20 October 2024

On test: Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX boots reviewed

Price: £175 Weight: 1,124g/pair Country of manufacture: Vietnam Sizes: men’s 6-13; women’s 2½-8 in medium or wide versions Uppers: full-grain leather Waterproofing: Gore-Tex Sole stiffness: 6/10 I’ve previously tested boots from this Oregon-based brand, and found them very comfortable.

28 September 2024

Lost Highlands walker Paul Conway found safe a week after making contact

A walker reported missing in the Highlands has been found, almost a week after he was heard from. The family of Paul Conway thanked all those invol...

17 September 2024

Climbers Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders team up again to tackle Himalayan peak

Seasoned mountaineers Mick Fowler and Vic Sauders will make a new attempt on a Himalayan peak, five years after bad weather and iffy food thwarted their last venture.

25 August 2024

Walker calls for help after getting stranded in dark on wintry Striding Edge

Rescuers were called out to help a solo walker who became stranded on Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the dark.

05 December 2024

Rescuers lead camper to safety from windy Dollywaggon Pike

Rescuers were called out to aid a camper who got into difficulties on the Helvellyn range in the Lake District.

01 December 2024

Rescuers plea to check weather after Highlands camper caught in storm

Rescuers in the Highlands stressed the need for those venturing into the outdoors to get an up-to-date weather forecast.

25 November 2024

Cragfast scrambler rescued from Striding Edge in seven-hour operation

Rescuers went to the aid of a walker who became cragfast while scrambling on Striding Edge. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by police s...

07 November 2024

On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed

Price: £260 Weight: 1,054g/pair Country of manufacture: Italy Sizes: 39-46 Colour: black/grey Uppers: Hydrobloc suede Waterproofing: Gore-Tex Extended Comfort Sole stiffness: 7/10 Women’s version: yes The Salathé Trek GTX is the Italian brand’s modern take on a hillwalking boot.

23 October 2024

Longtown team's anniversary plea for past members and casualties to get in touch

A south Wales rescue team wants to hear from anyone unfortunate enough to have needed their services.

06 October 2024

Fowler and Saunders complete first ever ascent of Yawash Sar in Karakorum

Veteran mountaineers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders have made the first ascent of a 6,000m peak in the Pakistan Karakorum, 40 years after their first trip to the country.

27 September 2024

Mountain expert Graham Uney will give this year's Wainwright memorial talk

Mountain expert Graham Uney will be the guest speaker at this year’s annual memorial lecture of the Wainwright Society.

28 August 2024

Mountain rescuers mourn death of liefesaving search dog Bramble

Rescuers in Northumberland are mourning the death of one of their search dogs, just 10 weeks after she made a lifesaving find on her first operational callout.

22 August 2024

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