Anonymous donor makes £10,000 fund matching pledge for long-distance hiking trail Fiona Russell John o'Groats Trail welcomes cash boost to fully develop the walking route from Inverness to mainland Britain's most northerly location
Limited edition trail running gear to fund injured mountain professionals Fiona Russell Profits from sales of new footwear and apparel collection to benefit the Salomon Foundation
Yellowstone reopening: America’s second-most-visited national park ready to open for summer Brian Metzler Yellowstone reopening: most attractions will be open and accessible, but services and lodging will be limited
Covid restrictions ease for outdoors fans in Scotland Fiona Russell From today, travel is allowed across the country and there is greater freedom to explore trails, hills and mountains
Swedish brand releases expedition film Made to Last Fiona Russell Klättermusen documents social experiment to challenge and inspire people to go outdoors to create long-lasting memories
New 'Her Way' film inspires women to do more outdoors Fiona Russell Salomon backs short movie that challenges females to ignore stereotypes and hike, run, cycle, kayak, surf more
Best mud running shoes: for fell running and tackling mucky, muddy trails By Dave Taylor, Pat Kinsella When you hit the hills and take on trails in wet and wild conditions, the best mud running shoes will help you stay on your feet
Marmot Precip Eco review: a superb value and comfortable women’s jacket By Berne Broudy Excellent value, the Marmot Precip Eco is one of the best women’s waterproof jackets on the market
Stio Rollick Trench review: a useful women’s jacket that’s suited to everyday use By Berne Broudy The Stio Rollick Trench is a reliable women’s waterproof jacket for casual, everyday use
Mammut Kento HS Hooded women’s waterproof jacket review: a fantastic jacket for year-round use By Berne Broudy Whatever the seasons throw at you, the Mammut Kento HS Hooded is a great choice
Hoka One One Women’s Gore-Tex Shakedry Run Jacket review: an excellent jacket for running By Berne Broudy Pricey but worth it, the Hoka One One Women’s Gore-Tex Shakedry Run Jacket is simply the best jacket for wet-weather running
Best cheap hiking boots for women: quality walking boots for hill hikes and countryside wanders that won’t break the bank By Sian Lewis Our pick of the best cheap hiking boots for women includes designs to suit different types of terrain, weather and walking preferences
Patagonia Storm 10 Women’s Waterproof Jacket review: a comfortable and well-featured jacket By Berne Broudy The Patagonia Storm 10 is one of the best women’s waterproof jackets for a wide range of activity types
Filson Women’s Swiftwater Rain Jacket review: a rugged jacket for wet weather By Berne Broudy The Filson Women’s Swiftwater Rain Jacket is your top choice for low terrain walking, field sports and fishing
How to use bear spray: a step-by-step guide to storing, carrying, and deploying this all-important hiking safety tool By Kieran Cunningham Going hiking in bear country? Carrying and knowing how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of escaping an encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
How to read a mountain weather forecast By Matthew Jones Heading into the hills and mountains? Studying – and understanding – mountain weather forecast should be an essential element of your pre-trip planning
How to ‘leave no trace’ when camping in the wilderness By Jasper Winn Tips on how to tread lightly and leave no trace when camping, so those who follow can enjoy the trails and terrain as you found it
How to use a dry bag: keep your valuables dry with this guide By Jasper Winn, Alex Langfield Here's how to use a dry bag to its full potential and keep water away from your precious kit. What they do is obvious, but few realise how versatile they are.
How to build a campfire: step-by-step instructions for creating a hearty backcountry hearth By Kieran Cunningham Learn how to build a campfire in three different ways in this straight-talking, step-by-step guide for newbie campers and old hands alike
What to do when surrounded by cows: how to negotiate a field of cattle on your hike By Kieran Cunningham Know what to do when surrounded by cows while hiking? Learn how to stay safe when bovines are blocking your path
Erupting volcano in Hawaii could spark local tourism By Brian Metzler The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island began erupting in December for the first time in more than two years
Discover Snowdonia to experience one of Britain's most breathtaking national parks By Robin Alway Discover Snowdonia National Park to explore breathtaking highs and enchanting lows in the heart of the Welsh countryside
Visit Yellowstone to see why the world’s first national park could also be its greatest By Amy Grisdale Everyone needs to visit Yellowstone at least once in their life to marvel at this true wilderness in the heart of America, teeming with geothermal wonders
Why taking a trip to Yosemite National Park is the closest thing to hiking heaven By Amy Grisdale Take a trip to Yosemite, where granite mountains carved by ancient glaciers provide wildlife with a safe haven, for a life-changing experience in the outdoors
Visit Hawaii Volcanoes and see why it's the most spectacular national park on the planet By Erlingur Einarsson Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to experience a living, constantly changing environment that is so much more than a walk in the park
Why you need to visit the Lake District, the UK’s most popular national park By Laura Mears Boasting England’s deepest lake, highest mountain, and longest lake, visit the Lake District for nature on a truly monumental scale
