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Ben Nevis

15-year-old record smashed on country's tallest mountain

By Fiona Russell published

Runner ascends more than the height of Everest in under 24 hours to claim new title

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Anna Taylor in action on Sron na Ciche on Skye

Female first as climber bags long list of classic rock routes in non-stop self-powered journey

By Fiona Russell published

62-day climbing feat extends to 32,800ft of ascent and 1500 miles of cycling

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A group enjoys a bouldering clinic in the mountains

Arc’teryx Academy launches Climb Lake District: the lowdown on the new September event

By Julia Clarke published

Arc’teryx say Climb Lake District will give participants vital skills to enjoy the mountains safely, and a chance to connect with fellow lovers of the outdoors

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Climbers on Mount Everest

Hong Kong woman sets record for fastest ascent of Mount Everest

By Kieran Cunningham published

Former teacher Tsang Yin-hung reaches the summit of Mount Everest in 26 hours, recording the fastest ascent by a woman of Earth’s tallest peak

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Jim Davies in front of Morgan Donnelly at the 2008 Three Peaks Race

Hopes for new Three Peaks Race date in October

By Fiona Russell last updated

Historic mountain running event postponed again due to Covid pandemic

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runners in the three peaks race

Covid-19 causes Three Peaks Race postponement until September

By Ryan Dabbs published

The 23.3 mile fell race in the Yorkshire Three Peaks has been postponed from April until September due to Covid-19

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hikers on top of a mountain

Nepalese team’s winter summit of K2 creates history

By Ryan Dabbs published

10 Nepalese Sherpas have created history by becoming the first team to reach the peak of the world’s second tallest mountain in winter

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Young climbers learning the ropes at Urban Uprising

North Face Explore Fund supports community projects like Urban Uprising

By Emily Woodhouse last updated

Urban Uprising is one of many projects receiving funds from the €1 million of support offered by The North Face this year

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