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A pilot award scheme "for Boys" started in 1956, with Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh) as chairman was first announced, It would be for boys aged 15 to 18. It was first administrated, and largely first designed, by John Hunt who had led the first successful climb of Everest in 1953. He had retired from the Army to run The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. It was designed to attract boys who had not been interested in joining one of the main British youth movements - the main one being The Scout Association. To participate, you did not have to 'join' any organisation, or wear a uniform. In the first 12 months, 7,000 boys had enrolled for the scheme.

A hiker who endured four days with a broken leg and no food and shelter in the remote southern Utah high desert says her faith and medical background helped her pull through the ordeal.
Victoria Grover, 59,  was recovering in hospital after being rescued on Saturday

Back in April 2011 the Walking with the Wounded Soldiers, a Band of brothers who have all been affected by the injuries sustained during a tour of duty, skied into the record books as they became the first team of unsupported war-wounded amputees to reach the Geographical North Pole.

Don’t let your winter sports holiday go downhill!

Looking for some inspiration this winter season for your next ski or snowboarding trip abroad? Fancy a trip closer to home or perhaps you’d like to venture a bit further across the pond?

Every Sunday evening, Theo Paphitis invites small businesses to send him a tweet about their Business. This has been dubbed ‘Small Business Sunday’ or #SBS. He selects 6 of his favourites (out of many thousands) and honours them with a #SBS of the week.

Oregon-based company Columbia Sportswear might not be the best known name here in Europe, but over in the States they’re one of the biggest players in the outdoor sports market, making quality kit at reasonable prices.

Are you looking for the ideal winter baselayer? look no further, the brand new Columbia Omni-Heat  and Omni-Wicking Baselayer are the height of technological advances.

Its Omni-Heat thermal reflective lining uses space blanket technology to trap your body heat without adding bulk, yet still retaining supreme breathability for times when your heart rate hits the red zone. The Midweight Long Sleeve is also durable, and anti pilling, and it fits close to the body for easy layer-ability. 

Find snowsure slopes in December. Pre-Christmas skiing often means cheaper ski passes, fewer people on the slopes and shorter lift queues. This, combined with choosing a snowsure ski resort, can make for a winning combination.

An Article recently published on Loveskiing.co.uk about this seasons must have, written by our one and only Oli

Walkers using a path near Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales national park will find the going easier – with the greatful contribution from a group of volunteers from RAF Linton-on-Ouse.