A team of volunteers and staff from the Friends of Nevis, John Muir Trust and Nevis Landscape Partnership have taken part in a triple path maintenance and clean-up operation that have taken place over the past few weeks on each of the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. The work parties were held to celebrate the Three Peaks Partnership, run by the organisations that  manage Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. The Partnership  provides information and advice to those undertaking the Three Peaks Challenge. Every year, 30-40,000 people seek to complete the Challenge by reaching the three summits in a…

Mountaineering Scotland and Scottish Mountain Rescue have joined forces to alert hill goers to the hazards that hang around even after warmth returns to the hills. With the Easter break already here for some, and just around the corner for others, many more people are looking forward to spending time in the mountains. Conditions are generally good, with a milder than normal winter meaning many paths are already clear of the winter’s snow. But mountaineering experts are reminding people that winter is still capable of biting well into spring. Icy snow, sudden changes in weather, and general fitness can all…

The great outdoors comes indoors this weekend as outdoor organisations get set for a major exhibition in Glasgow aimed at encouraging people to make the most of Scotland’s hills and mountains. Skills for the Hills, organised by Mountain Aid, working with Mountaineering Scotland, will take place on Saturday at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Halls. Some 40 leading outdoor organisations will be taking part, with a mix of exhibitions, talks and demonstrations aimed at helping and encouraging people of all levels of experience, from newcomer to experienced mountaineers. The event will be opened by Mountain Aid patron and outdoor writer and broadcaster…

After 40 years operating out of a large cupboard in the local Youth Hostel, the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is to begin building a new base this month. The team said that “We are fortunate that the National Trust for Scotland has made available to us an ideal site, at the foot of our most spectacular mountain, Liathach, next to the Loch Torridon Community Centre and the Torridon Medical Centre (see plan below). “We are greatly indebted to St John Scotland who are funding the major part of the build cost. Nevertheless, we estimate that we need to raise another…