Everest death: Brit climber could have been saved

The controversy continues over the death of climber David Sharpe on Everest. An expert in mountain medicine says that the stricken Brit would have sto...

Tinder-dry moors at risk as heat wave continues

Northumberland was the first national park to issue a fire warning this weekend.The National Park Authority says the upland areas are tinder dry after weeks of hot dry weather.Anyone who's been out and about on the fells and mountains of England and Wales recently will testify to the fact that things are very dry – expect water restrictions soon!National Park rangers are asking the media – ie us – to warn walkers to be careful and not to discard cigarette butts, matches and glass in the outdoors.

Hinkes tackles highest peaks in British Isles

Alan Hinkes, the plucky Yorkshireman who'd probably rather be remembered for conquering the world's 8 000m peaks than for choking on chappati flour, has set himself a new challenge.The top mountaineer, now 51, is tackling the Six Peaks Challenge: the highest mountains in Scotland, Wales, England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.

Photographic project squares up to blanket coverage

Next time you're striding across a wide expanse of nothing-ness in a seldom-visited corner of our isles, how about whipping out your camera and contributing to a fascinating project?Geograph aims to cover every square kilometre of the Ordnance Survey national grid and produce a photographic record of our varied landscape.

Assynt tests mountain marathon contestants

If you headed for Assynt in the search for peace and solitude, you might have been disappointed to have been in the company of more than 450 entrants in the Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon, which calls itself the connoiseurs' mountain marathon.The event, which took place on the weekend of 17-18 June, pits the navigational wits and stamina of the competitors in a different area each year.

Your chance to take part in the ultimate wilderness walk

Fancy taking part in a giant relay to celebrate Britain's wild country?The John Muir Trust is asking participants to cover 2 500 miles walking, running, cycling, paddling and sailing while making the least possible environmental impact.The good news is: you don't have to cover all 2 500 individually.

Head for Wasdale for weekend fun

Fancy a bit of fun in one of Lakeland's finest valleys while helping a good cause?Get yourself to Wasdale Head for the weekend starting Friday 21 July and you can join in the activities planned to raise cash for the local mountain rescue team.There's free camping next to the Wasdale Head Hotel, with a beer festival (not free!) and live bands.Saturday morning, you'll have the chance to witness an attempt by Charles Potter to swim the whole length of Wast Water underwater - feat never before accomplished.The day culminates with an auction of goodies donated by members of the public and outdoor firms.

Mighty midges meet their match?

There's a new weapon in the fight against the scourge of Scottish mountains.No, it's not a pronunciation guide to Gaelic toponomy, though that would be useful enough.

Nevis cleanup strikes strange note

Ever wondered why the hills are alive with the sound of music?Volunteers from the John Muir Trust taking down the numerous cairns littering the summit plateau of Britain’s highest mountain may have found the answer.