Damian Hall has just completed a hat trick of record-breaking trail running rounds. During 2020, he has set new Fastest Known Times (FKTs) for Snowdonia's Paddy Buckley round in winter (January), the Pennine Way (July) and the South Wales Traverse in the Brecon Beacons (October). In this interview Damian tells his story and explains what FKTs are all about. Read more »
A group of volunteers from the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) recently spent a weekend carrying out work to replace the old bolts on Star Trek Wall, a short but popular wall with beginners and groups at Horseshoe Quarry, above the ramp overlooking Main Wall. Read more »
You don't need a qualification to go climbing, hill walking or mountaineering. One of the great freedoms that mountain users cherish is the ability to enjoy themselves without the presence of regulation. Read more »
Breathe in the fresh air, relax, enjoy some quality time with friends or family and at the same time get active during #WomenOutdoors Week. Read more »
Walk over petrified lava rivers, stay in Cappadocian caves, explore underground cities, get pulses pumping on via ferrata, or just ply your kids with Italian gelato. With summer holidays here, we look at some of Europe’s top places for family-friendly trekking. Read more »
Since losing his hands and feet to frostbite 17 years ago, Jamie Andrew has been busy pushing the boundaries of what he can achieve and inspiring others as a motivational speaker. On his latest challenge, the Cuillin Ridge, the tables were turned when Jamie’s team saved the life of a badly injured solo-climber. Read more »
Natalia Martinez (Argentina) and Camilo Rada (Chile) have made the first ascent of Mount Malaspina (3,776m) in Canada's St Elias Mountains. Read more »
A five-member expedition, led by Chilean explorer and mountaineer Camilo Rada, has made the long awaited first ascent of Volcan Aguilera on the South Patagonian Icecap. Read more »
Natalia Martinez (Argentina) and Camilo Rada (Chile) have made a long-awaited second ascent of the highest point of Monte Sarmiento in the Chilean sector of Tierra del Fuego. It was also the mountain's first winter ascent. Read more »
As the summer holidays get under way, the National Trust is challenging you and your family to release your inner ‘wild’ side and tick‐off 25 of their '50 things to do before you’re 11¾' over the next six weeks of summer (22 July to 1 September). Read more »
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