7th November 2018
Scots want their scenic landscapes better protected
A survey commissioned by the National Trust for Scotland reveals overwhelming support for greater measures to protect Scotland’s most scenic landscapes.
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5th November 2018
Photo diary: fastpacking the Alpine Pass Route, Switzerland, with Lily Dyu
In September 2016, author and outdoor journalist Lily Dyu fastpacked six days of the Alpine Pass Route. Here are some photographic highlights from her journey.
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5th November 2018
Smoothing the way on the pistes: Mountaineering Scotland launches revised guidance for ski-tourers
Conflicts involving ski mountaineers using managed ski resorts in Scotland should be a thing of the past this winter.
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5th November 2018
Mountain Rescue teams share concerns regarding search and rescue helicopter support
Four of the largest Scottish Mountain Rescue Teams, Glencoe, Tayside, Lochaber, and Cairngorm, have released a joint press release expressing their worries about the support they receive from their current search and rescue helicopter contract.…
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1st November 2018
Andy Wightman’s bid to control damaging hill tracks blocked by MSPs
It’s a setback for campaigners who have been fighting for tougher controls on hill tracks in the Scottish Highlands.
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1st November 2018
Kendal Mountain Festival 2018: our preview
Coming to the Kendal Mountain Festival? Here’s our pick of the programme…
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31st October 2018
Crowdfunding push and EOCA success take Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million up to £520,000
After an £118,500 crowdfunding push and success in a Europe-wide conservation award, the Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million appeal to raise funds for path repair and combat erosion across Britain has climbed past half…
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30th October 2018
OMM competitors endure blizzards and arctic winds in the Black Mountains
The legendary two-day Original Mountain Marathon was held this weekend at Llanthony in the Black Mountains of South Wales – and conditions were punishing.
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30th October 2018
TGO contributor Vivienne Crow receives two OWPG awards
Regular TGO contributor Vivienne Crow is celebrating having won not one but two prestigious Awards for Excellence at the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild annual dinner.
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25th October 2018
Don't slip up this winter – time to winterise your rucksack
Experts advise winterising your rucksack – and your thinking.
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24th October 2018
Lou Rudd to begin attempt to traverse Antarctic continent – the Spirit of Endurance expedition
Lou Rudd, friend of the late Henry Worsley, to attempt a solo unsupported crossing of the Antartic continent – the Spirit of Endurance Expedition.
