Peak District Forced to Sell Popular Land After Budget Cuts
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Posted: 27-04-2011 10:23:38
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The financially flailing Peak District National Park Authority are no strangers to tightening the purse strings. The Authority have already been forced to sell Losehill Hall – its education centre in Castleton, and lease the Eastern Moors – its largest estate, in a bid to save money.
Rescue Efforts Save the Lives of 11 Kayakers
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Posted: 26-04-2011 10:57:16
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When 11 young enthusiasts and their instructor took their kayaks to the sea in Ballintrae Bay, Belfast last Saturday the last thing they expected was that their leisurely exploits in wetsuits would end in a dramatic rescue scenario.
Maimed Soldier Conquers the North Pole
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Posted: 21-04-2011 13:39:48
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When Captain Mark Hewitt, now 30 years old, was shot in 2007 whilst serving in Afghanistan in the 3rd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, trekking to the North Pole was the last thing he had on his mind.
Royal Bride-to-be is a Skiing Enthusiast
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Posted: 20-04-2011 16:02:54
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The new Middleton family's coat of arms commissioned by Prince William's future father-in-law, Michael Middleton, has been unveiled this week.
Mountain Rescue Teams Hold Awareness Day
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Posted: 18-04-2011 10:04:33
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If you ever go hill walking, you are probably aware of the sterling work performed by Mountain Rescue teams across the country. From rescuing climbers who get lost, go out without the correct outdoor clothing, or even rescue those caught in floods, members of Mountain Rescue teams regularly risk their own lives to save others.
Campaign for National Parks Hits 75
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Posted: 15-04-2011 10:29:55
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If you are going to be near the Lakes in mid May, why not pop on your best outdoor clothing and take the opportunity to hike around the Lakes in the company of a famous hiker and mountaineer?
Chamonix Hosts ‘Once in a Lifetime Party’
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Posted: 14-04-2011 13:15:23
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Do you feel that you have not had enough use out of your ski wear this year, given the relatively poor snow? Well, dig out those ski pants and gloves and travel to Chamonix for the Easter weekend, where they will be celebrating the Winter Sessions Weekender - a “once in a lifetime party”.
Celebrate With the Peak District This Weekend
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Posted: 13-04-2011 11:09:16
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not drag yourself away from watching the marathon runners on TV, pull on your best outdoor clothing and hiking boots, and head up to the Peak District for some real live exercise?
Snow Dome at London
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Posted: 31-03-2011 15:32:46
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Acer Snowmec is looking at the possibly of turning the Broadcast Centre for the London Olympic Games into an indoor ski centre.
Fresh snow, conditions looking great
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Posted: 15-03-2011 21:45:20
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After a good start at the end of 2010, the ski season in the Europe stalled for a couple of months with little new snow. That has now changed. There has been big snowfalls in most resorts, almost a metre in 2 days.
Drake looking to defend ski title
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Posted: 06-03-2011 12:23:49
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Ed Drake is looking to defend his British ski title after injury wrecked his World Championship dream. The skier achieved his best result in when he came 26th at the World Cup in Chamonix.
Ski helmets 'beneficial' for skiers
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Posted: 12-02-2011 22:26:02
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University of Innsbruck say research has shown helmets reduce injuries to the head by 59% in children and 35% in adults.
GB Speed skier bought kit on eBay
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Posted: 05-02-2011 11:00:07
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Ben Hedley has become one of the fastest skiers in the world using a pair of cheap, second hand skis he purchased on the online auction site eBay.
Ski Helmets Do Work
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Posted: 19-01-2011 16:31:33
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The British Journal of Sports Medicine has recently reviewed a range of articles studding whether wearing a helmet reduces the risk of injury. The review found that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head, neck and spinal cord injuries.
Express Train to the Ski Slopes
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Posted: 18-01-2011 16:41:40
This season sees the launch of a new ski train direct from Geneva airport to serve the nearby ski resorts of Switzerland.
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