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Police appeal for sightings of missing Glen Coe walker David Low
Police in the Highlands are appealing for help in finding a missing hillwalker. Officers said David Low is believed to have left his car in Glen Co...
Two walkers and dog rescued after straying into steep gully on Tryfan
A small dog and its owners were rescued after straying onto steep ground on a Snowdonia mountain. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was ale...
Sport-climbing body axes Moscow world cup event in response to Ukraine invasion
The body in charge of competition climbing has pulled a planned world cup meeting in Moscow from its schedule, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
North Wales rescuer uses local knowledge to reach injured runner during Storm Franklin
A rescuer and farmer used his local knowledge to quickly reach an injured fellrunner in the hills above Abergynolwyn in north Wales during Storm Franklin.
Group receives 'ethics' advice from Ogwen rescuers after two left stuck on scramble
A group of walkers received words of advice on skills and ethics from rescuers after two of them were left cragfast on a Snowdonia scrambling route.
Hill-goers in Scotland warned of potentially dangerous conditions following storms
Mountain experts are warning severe weather is likely to continue across Scotland’s hills over the weekend, following the passage of Storm Eunice.
Critically hypothermic Cadair Idris walker could have died, say rescuers
Rescuers who went to the aid of a group of walkers on Cadair Idris said one of them, who became critically hypothermic, could have lost his life.
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...
NatureScot imposes restrictions on Cairngorms estate after wildlife crime
Scotland’s advisory body on the outdoors has issued restrictions on another Highlands estate. NatureScot announced it had restricted the use of g...
Sport climbing body suspends Russian and Belarusian athletes from events
The ruling body of competition climbing has suspended all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from its events.
Two Lakeland walkers rescued from mountainside after getting benighted
Two walkers were helped to safety by rescuers after getting into difficulties on a Lake District mountainside as night fell.
New Alpkit sustainability research reveals average user keeps jacket for 11 years
Outdoors brand Alpkit has released its third sustainability report, in a move to put it at the forefront of openness on its operations.
Two Northumberland rescuers receive awards from county's High Sheriff
Two members of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team have been honoured for their selfless devotion to the team and the local community.
Tyneside school fined £30,000 after ill planned Helvellyn ascent leads to rescue
An independent Tyneside school has been fined £30,000 after its ill prepared students had to be rescued from England’s third-highest mountain.
Ramblers welcome decision to scrap cut-off date for recording 'lost' paths
Campaigning charity the Ramblers has welcomed news the government has scrapped plans for a cut-off date for recording ‘lost’ historic paths in England.
Helvellyn walkers guided to safety from Striding Edge after one suffers cramp
Two walkers were guided to safety by rescuers after one of them got into difficulties on Striding Edge on Helvellyn.
Helvellyn campers call for help after high winds flatten tent
Two people wild camping on Helvellyn called for help after severe weather made their night a little wilder than expected.
Snowdonia walker airlifted to hospital after slip leads to back injury
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia hillside after injuring his back. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team was alerted shortly after 3.30pm on Wedn...