Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers’ extension

 

Adventurer Leo Houlding has officially opened an extension at the headquarters of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team. The Cumbria-based mountaineer was the guest of honour at the event on Sunday

 

On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed

 

Is there still a place for a down jacket in your rucksack? We took to the wintry hills to find out

 

Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society

 

A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body. Kate Ashbrook, general secretary of the Open Spaces Society, is the longest-serving chief executive officer among bodies dedicated to the amenities and freedom of the countryside

 

Kinder Scout walker calls out rescuers after sinking up to thighs in mud

 

A walker had to call for help after becoming trapped in mud on the Peak District’s highest hill. The young woman was walking with three adults in the Woolpacks area of Kinder Scout on Monday when she sank in mud up to her thighs

 

Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons

 

British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to complete the gruelling Barkley Marathons. The 40-year-old Edinburgh-based vet arrived at the finish one minute and 39 seconds before the 60-hour cut-off time

 

On test: Danner Cascade Crest boots reviewed

 

They come with a hefty price tag, but these USA-manufactured boots ooze quality

 

More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike

 

An injured walker spent 24 hours on the flanks of England’s highest mountain before being rescued. A major search operation was mounted after the man was reported overdue from an ascent of Sca Fell on Thursday

 

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

 

We've been busy out on the hill in the worst that the UK climate can throw at us to evaluate nine waterproof jackets

 

Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra

 

A paraglider has died after crashing on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the man was a friend to a number of its members and was a well known figure in the Lakes paragliding community

 

Northumberland rescuers called out to aid injured walker on The Cheviot

 

A group of walkers was helped to safety after one of them injured themselves on The Cheviot, on the England-Scotland border. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team were alerted to the incident on Monday when one of four young men suffered a lower leg injury on the 815m (2,674ft) mountain