Changing the game

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A fear of heights can be debilitating for hillwalkers – but there are ways to ease the anxiety. On a Peak District-based course organised by the UK section of the Austrian Alpine Club, Alex and Hannah Roddie learned how to tackle this common phobia

Climber, educator, trailblazer. Few people may have heard the name of Mabel Barker , but her resolve to live life on her own terms pushed the boundaries of climbing, in the Lake District and beyond.

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Working in hostile and often unpredictable environments, mountaineer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin has no room for error. Here’s how he keeps his mind and body primed

Rock climbing is surging in popularity, thanks to its physical, mental and social benefits