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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
On test: Therm-a-Rest Neoair XLite NXT sleeping mat reviewed
Price: £210 Weight: 466g including sack Country of manufacture: Ireland Thermal insulation: R4.5 For me, the two most important aspects for a sleeping mat are the insulation it provides, and cushioning to allow as good a night’s sleep as possible in the tent.
Father and son rescued from Cheviots after suffering heat exhaustion
A father and son were rescued from a remote hill in the Cheviots after getting into difficulties caused by the hot weather.
Toby Roberts takes gold for Britain's first Olympic climbing medal
Climber Toby Roberts has struck Olympic gold, winning Great Britain’s first ever medal in the sport.
Mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington celebrates his 90th birthday
Sir Chris Bonington, elder statesman of British mountaineering, celebrates his 90th birthday on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yorkshire Dales bosses urge operators to turn on phone masts already approved
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales are urging mobile phone mast operators to switch on those that it has already approved.
Lake District runner falls to his death while attempting Bob Graham Round
A runner has died after falling from a Lake District mountain while attempting the Bob Graham Round. The man suffered fatal injuries when he fell f...
Open Spaces Society will support Dartmoor bosses in Supreme Court camping case
The Open Spaces Society will support Dartmoor national park bosses in the next stage of the battle over the right of backpackers to camp in the area.
The Pennine Way: my route at 66
The first of England’s long-distance paths, now known as national trails, celebrates its 60th birthday next year, and I reached my 66th milestone last year.
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2 On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed
3 Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers
4 Longtown team's anniversary plea for past members and casualties to get in touch
5 On test: Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX boots reviewed
6 Fowler and Saunders complete first ever ascent of Yawash Sar in Karakorum
7 Lost Highlands walker Paul Conway found safe a week after making contact
8 Mountain expert Graham Uney will give this year's Wainwright memorial talk
9 Climbers Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders team up again to tackle Himalayan peak
2 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
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5 The Pennine Way: my route at 66 (2)
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7 Summer holidays' start prompts Lakeland rescuers' plea to reduce 'avoidable' callouts (1)
8 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (1)
9 Helvellyn walker dies after falling 300ft from Striding Edge (1)
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