Man and dog rescued from Welsh hillside

One man and his dog were rescued from a Welsh hillside yesterday. Members of North East Wales Search and Rescue were airlifted to the site by polic...

Walkers' champion takes up presidency with rally pledge

A campaigning octogenarian has been elected president of a group of Ramblers which is pushing for improvements to a long-distance path in its area.

William gains wings in move to search and rescue training

Prince William today received his wings after completing his year-long advanced rotary training at RAF Shawbury.

First Minister sees avalanche site during mountain visit

The Welsh First Minister met members of the mountaineering community yesterday to hear at first hand issues affecting climbers and hillwalkers.

Avalanche warnings across Britain as thaw starts

Walkers and mountaineers are being warned to take care in Snowdonia after reports of two separate avalanches.

Outdoor enthusiasts needed to light up Hadrian's Wall

Organisers of an ambitious project to illuminate Hadrian’s Wall are on the lookout for keen lovers of the outdoors who will help light 500 torches along the route of the wall.

Police appeal to walkers to help catch badger baiters

Police in the Peak District have appealed to walkers to keep an eye out for badger baiters. The plea comes after visitors and residents to the High...

Business booms for outdoor companies as freeze continues

While many shopkeepers have seen business frozen as the longest spell of snow and ice in decades continues, the outdoor trade has seen a boom in sales.

BMC membership at an all-time high

The British Mountaineering Council’s membership has climbed to record levels. The council, which represents hillwalkers, mountaineers and climber...