On the ascent

Mountain ecosystems across the world are under threat – but the people who love them are fighting back. Hanna Lindon meets the hillwalking heroes using their outdoor skills for positive change

Publishing expert and avid hillwalker SARAH MCKENNA picks five brilliant books to pack in your rucksack this summer.

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO

I’ve always believed in trying new things and when I was younger I was always first in line for a rollercoaster. I competed with my brother on our bikes, and in my teens, I was the first to try my fri

Who belongs in the mountains and how should they enjoy them? For Alec Finlay , these questions are at the root of how we perceive wild nature and how we care for it

You don’t need to summit a mountain or swim the English Channel to reap the benefits of nature. Sometimes, just being near trees, water, or even a park can make all the difference to how we feel – and perhaps even how much pain we’re able to endure