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Kenton Cool thanks Trail readers!

LFTO News Team, 01 May 2012 15:30

Mountaineer extraordinaire Kenton Cool has taken time out of his busy guiding schedule to record a video of thanks to all the Trail readers that supported the Gear for Porters drive. When we launched Gear for Porters in March this year we told you how Kenton – who has climbed Everest nine times – is a keen supporter of Porters’ Progress. "What many ...

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Kenton Cool thanks Trail readers!

LFTO News Team, 01 May 2012 15:30

Hinkes gets the all-clear

Claire Maxted, 23 May 2008 10:38

Hinkes gets the all-clear Extreme altutide mountaineer Alan Hinkes has been told by doctors that a lump on his nose is not cancerous. Doctors took a biopsy from the first Brit to climb all 14 peaks over 8000m, and the latest test results gave him the all-clear. Alan said, “Outdoor enthusiasts should be wary about any lump or mole, and ...

Ray Mears tears into Bear!

LFTO News Team, 20 May 2008 12:36

The claws are out: Ray Mears has torn a chunk out of fellow survival expert, Bear Grylls. The genial, moonfaced BBC stalwart - unofficial guardian angel of the outdoors lover - has let rip at his Channel 4 rival for giving in to creature comforts while filming his series. Speaking in the new issue of the Radio Times, out today, Ray calls Bear ...

Wainwright's Window threatened by storms

LFTO News Team, 05 February 2008 10:53

A window celebrating the life of Lake District legend Alfred Wainwright has been boarded up amid fears over worsening storms in the area. The Wainwright Window in Buttermere Church honours the author, whose Pictorial Guides to the Lake District are indispensable for many walkers. It frames a view of Haystacks, Wainwright's favourite fell and last resting place of his ashes. ...

One-to-one with a wizard of outdoor images

LFTO News Team, 04 February 2008 09:01

Budding wildlife snappers will be able to get one-on-one hints and tips from one of the industry's biggest names at this year's Outdoors Show. Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse is set to visit the show - taking place at Birmingham's NEC on March 14-16 - for the first time. He'll be giving presentations on his top tips and favourite images, but ...

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Bonington's tribute to Hillary

LFTO News Team, 14 January 2008 09:40

Sir Chris Bonington has paid tribute to the conqueror of Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, who died on Friday. Speaking exclusively to Livefortheoutdoors.com, Sir Chris said the mountaineering legend had made "the most powerful statement any climber could make". "He was essentially a modest man who cut through red tape and pretention towork for the many causes he espoused," said Sir Chris. "His ...

Sir Edmund Hillary: a legend passes

LFTO News Team, 11 January 2008 08:09

LFTO today joins millions of explorers, ramblers, climbers and people who just live for the outdoors in paying tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, who has died aged 88.The New Zealander was the first man to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. He pulled off the historic ascent with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953.New Zealand Prime Minister Helen ...

Country Walking editor Jonathan Manning's Radio 4 Ramblings show

Anonymous, 30 November 2007 16:17

Country Walking magazine editor Jonathan Manning is featured in the latest edition of Radio 4's Rambling's programme. Download it now and you can hear him walking and talking to Clare Balding about his beloved Northumberland.