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Novice aims to be youngest British woman to summit Everest

Ever woken up with a crazy idea? Personally, I find it an effort even to realise what day it is, but one young woman did indeed awake with a dream. ...

Tuesday 09 March 2010 08:32 PM GMT


Makeover for Scots mountaineers' online presence

Scotland’s mountaineering body has had a makeover – online, at least. Celebrity climber Dave MacLeod was among those whose input was used to re...

Monday 08 March 2010 08:35 PM GMT


Sport relief mountaineers finish challenge after Nevis retreat

Two celebrity walkers today completed their ascent of Snowdon as part of the Sport Relief effort. Phil Packer, who suffered spinal injuries while o...

Monday 08 March 2010 04:03 PM GMT


Adventurers in lecture to help national parks campaigners

Britain’s elder statesman of mountaineering will join a South Pole adventurer in a special event later this month to raise money for a campaign group.

Monday 08 March 2010 02:52 PM GMT


Mountain marathon venue moves south

This year’s Original Mountain Marathon moves south to a location mysteriously and vaguely described by organisers as ‘south-west Britain’.

Monday 08 March 2010 01:54 PM GMT


Fiennes injured in car crash after High Peak Marathon run

Eccentric Everest summiteer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was hospitalised yesterday when he crashed his car after taking part in a night-time mountain marathon.

Sunday 07 March 2010 08:20 PM GMT


Injured climber airlifted after Highland fall

A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling in the Highlands this afternoon. Police at Fort William were alerted about 2pm after the man fell...

Saturday 06 March 2010 09:10 PM GMT


Rescue helicopters will still fly despite strike

Rescue helicopters will continue to fly next week despite a strike involving up to 270,000 public-sector workers.

Saturday 06 March 2010 01:14 PM GMT


End to Met's seasonal forecasts after 'mild winter' criticism

Britain’s national weather forecasting body today announced it would no longer issue public seasonal predictions and would instead compile monthly forecasts.

Friday 05 March 2010 07:56 PM GMT


Comedy duo's Dales filming trip impresses

Comedians Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan have been enjoying the Yorkshire Dales scenery while filming for their latest venture.

Friday 05 March 2010 03:28 PM GMT


Snow blanket is good news for rare mountain species

While much of the country has moaned as it struggled to cope under Britain’s thickest and most prolonged blanket of snow for many years, climbers and walkers have been able to take advantage of the rare winter conditions on many of our hills and mountains.

Thursday 04 March 2010 04:52 PM GMT


Police issue access-land warning to walkers with dogs

Police in Yorkshire have issued a reminder to walkers to keep dogs on a lead. The warning to outdoor enthusiasts taking to open access land with th...

Thursday 04 March 2010 04:13 PM GMT


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