Everest climber left for dead in 1996 storm survives
Beck Weathers, presumed dead in Everest's 1996 disaster, survived against all odds. His miraculous rescue and life-changing recovery story revealed. Read his incredible journey.
Beck Weathers, presumed dead in Everest's 1996 disaster, survived against all odds. His miraculous rescue and life-changing recovery story revealed. Read his incredible journey.
Adventurer Mick Ellerton seizes rare chance to ice climb a frozen waterfall at Gordale Scar as UK braces for Storm Goretti's snow and 90mph winds. Read his safety advice.
Adventurer Mick Ellerton, 48, seized the rare chance to climb a frozen waterfall at Gordale Scar as Arctic conditions grip Britain. Discover his story and the looming threat of Storm Goretti.
Gardening experts reveal a crucial January pruning task for climbing roses that guarantees a spectacular summer display. Learn the simple steps for healthier plants and more flowers.
Gardening expert Paul Parker reveals why January is the perfect time for a hard prune of climbing roses to guarantee a spectacular summer bloom. Follow his simple steps.
The horrifying story of Toni Kurz, who died on the Eiger's North Face in 1936, left dangling for days just metres from his would-be rescuers. Discover the fatal error that sealed his fate.
The horrifying true story of Toni Kurz, who dangled for days on the Eiger's North Face, a mere arm's reach from his rescuers. Discover the fatal error that sealed his fate.
An experienced climber has died after falling hundreds of feet on Colorado's Citadel Peak. Rescue officials describe the New Year's Day incident as a 'tragic accident'. Read the full report.
A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball opens up about her longing for grandchildren and missing babies. She also discusses her son Woody's music career and her tough year following her mother's death. Read the full story here.
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
Iain Peters, abused as a child by a BBC presenter, reveals how mountaineering saved his sanity. After 50 years of silence, his award-winning memoir offers hope to survivors.
Discover eight stunning seasonal dishes from Georgie Mullen's new cookbook, 'How To Cook And When To Cook It', featuring blood orange salad, curried parsnips, and a special artichoke lasagne. Perfect for brightening up winter meals.
A 36-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Grossglockner mountain. Prosecutors detail critical errors and negligence in the tragic case.
Former England cricket captain Sir Alastair Cook has amassed a £5 million net worth. He credits his wife Alice as crucial to his success. Discover his life after cricket.
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after allegedly abandoning Kerstin Gurtner on Austria's highest mountain. The trial begins in February. Read the full story.
Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died 150ft below the summit of Grossglockner in -20C. Her boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, now faces a negligent homicide charge. Read the full investigation details.
Expert gardening advice reveals the three plants to prune now for vigorous growth. Learn the correct winter pruning techniques for fruit bushes, wisteria, and climbing roses.
An experienced climber faces manslaughter charges after leaving his inexperienced girlfriend for six hours on Grossglockner, where she froze to death. Read the full investigation details.
A fresh probe into the 1999 death of Greg Lynn's first wife has stalled as police refuse to fund a £7,000 expert report. Her family claims long-held suspicions remain unanswered.
John Aravinth, a 20-year-old medical student, fell 500ft on Mount Snowdon after becoming separated from his family in 'beyond atrocious' conditions. Read the full inquest report.
Two mountain climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued. Read the full report on this alpine tragedy.
Two mountaineers, including a certified guide, have died on Aoraki/Mount Cook. Two others were rescued in a challenging overnight alpine operation. Read the full report.
A mountain guide and client have died after falling from Aoraki/Mount Cook's summit ridge. The incident is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of alpine climbing.
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued uninjured. Read the full report on the alpine tragedy.
Two mountaineers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook. Two others were rescued unharmed. The tragedy highlights the dangers of New Zealand's alpine terrain.
Discover Diarmuid Gavin's ingenious trick using old tights to protect climbing roses from storm damage. Plus essential November gardening jobs and fascinating carnivorous plants.
Haley Schoen's life was upended after a routine climb and chiropractic neck manipulation led to a torn artery and five strokes. Learn the risks and her vital warning.
Rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in Nepal's Himalayas as search continues for six missing Italian mountaineers following devastating avalanche on Mount Manaslu.