China has ambitious plans for its national parks, which it says will be three times the size of the US system
China is striving to build the world's most extensive system of national parks, overtaking the US within a decade
Buying Guides
The best water shoes 2025: gear up for wild aqua adventures
We've selected the top water shoes to suit you, whether you're into swimming, kayaking, SUP, coasteering or just splashing about in the shallows
The best GPS watches: smart timepieces to keep every adventure on track
Big battery life, enhanced mapping, audio capabilities... we've tested the best GPS watches to see how they stack up against the manufacturers' claims
The best 4-season sleeping bags: warm and packable bags for a cozy night's sleep, whatever the weather
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury
Reviews
Aku Omnia V-light GTX hiking shoes review – versatile, vegan and very environmentally friendly
We take to the trails in Aku’s Omnia V-light GTX hiker, an all-purpose shoe designed with sustainability in mind
Hiking
The "superb" Suunto Vertical is perfect for multi-day adventures, and it just hit its lowest price ever ahead of Amazon Prime Day
This premium GPS watch is under $500 on Amazon for the first time ever
I wore the Garmin Fenix 8 on the trek to Everest Base Camp, and there were 4 features I loved – plus 2 I didn't
How does Garmin’s premium GPS watch hold up at one of the highest points on the planet?
Body of missing cruise ship passenger recovered 1,700ft below ridge where she went solo hiking in Alaska
A massive search was launched after the woman failed to return to the ship after a hike in Juneau
This waterproof Helly Hansen shell helped me to the top of Britain's tallest mountain, and it's now up $90 off in the run up to Amazon Prime Day
Deals The comfortable Odin 9 Worlds 3.0 shell is designed to help you take on the mountains with plenty of protection from the elements
Camping
These 6 deals on Therm-a-Rest and Kelty camping gear from REI's July 4 sale will have you hitting snooze on Amazon Prime Day – save hundreds on the best sleeping pads and bags
There's no need to hold off for Amazon Prime Day when you can save up to $100 on top-rated gear from Therm-a-Rest and Kelty right now
Shop 6 of the best deals on camping stoves, coffee makers and water filters from MSR and LifeStraw in REI's July 4 sale, and spend Amazon Prime Day happily cooking at camp
Forget Amazon Prime Day and make great savings on small-but-essential gear from MSR and Lifestraw in REI's summer sale
The insanely innovative BioLite CampStove 2+ cooks your meals and charges your phone (yes, really), and it's $50 off on Amazon so there's no need to wait for Prime Day
This BioLite stove does it all, and it's 25% off at Amazon right now for a limited time only
"Off the scale": 3 wildfires rage in the Scottish Highlands – gamekeepers blame controlled burn restrictions, witnesses point to unattended campfires
Local fire crews say the tides are turning after a "much needed" overnight downpour, but locals gamekeepers warn a "nightmare scenario" is still a possibility without changes to legislation
We've hand-picked the best deals on Kelty and Coleman tents in the REI Independence Day sale - save hundreds and stay warm and dry in the great outdoors
Don't wait for Prime Day! There are loads of epic offers to choose from, slashing the price of high-quality Kelty and Coleman tents
Trail Running
You can tell Amazon Prime Day is almost here: these mountain-ready Arc'teryx trail running shoes were only released in February, but are now up to 30% off!
Deals The Arc'terx Novran LD 4 trail running shoes aim to combine stability and comfort to help you speed through the mountains
"A gravel-grinding workhorse" – the Hoka Challenger 8 rolls into town ready for the trail, road, and whatever else you care to run on
The Challenger 8 looks to have taken a leaf out of the Clifton 10's book, with some significant upgrades to traction, fit and drop
The highly anticipated Strava + Runna subscription lands, giving runners AI-powered coaching for less than the price of a pair of running shoes
The plan offers access to both apps at a big discount
Hoka's yet-to-be released Rocket X Trail powers Fuzhao Xiang to the Western States podium – here's everything we know about the brand's next trail running shoe
Xiang led Hoka's team at the legendary race with a second-place finish in some exciting new kicks
Climbing
When does scrambling become climbing?
Our mountaineering expert ponders the point when scrambling ends and climbing begins, taking a look at grades and viewpoints from both sides of the Atlantic
Climbing World Cup preview: Watson, Miroslaw, and the rest of the world's best speed climbers return to the wall to prove their mettle in Krakow
The hotly-anticipated penultimate speed climbing round of the IFSC Climbing World Cup gets underway this weekend
How to watch 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup: live stream the action from anywhere in the world with Nord VPN - right now you can get up to 79% off, 4 months extra for free and an Amazon gift card with our exclusive deal
How to watch The penultimate round of the 2025 Speed Climbing World Cup is upon us - here's how to watch all the action, wherever you are
REI's massive July 4 sale reaches new heights with these 8 awesome deals on climbing gear from Petzl and Metolius – save hundreds on headlamps, harnesses and crash pads before Amazon Prime Day even starts
Why wait for Amazon Prime Day when you can make huge savings on gear from top brands like Petzl and Metolius?
Tech
Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Garmin Forerunner 955: which high-tech health tracker is the right one for you?
The Forerunner 255 and 955 look similar, but there are some crucial differences that are worth knowing when choosing between them
Water Sports
The best water shoes 2025: gear up for wild aqua adventures
We've selected the top water shoes to suit you, whether you're into swimming, kayaking, SUP, coasteering or just splashing about in the shallows
Snow Sports
Thousands of climbers gearing up to take on America's tallest mountain as the peak summer season gets underway
Dozens have already summitted Alaska's Denali mountain, which was controversially renamed Mount McKinley by Donald Trump earlier this year
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What happens when two alpinists have kids? Patagonia releases new short film series 'Parenting: Disaster Style' but nervous moms and dads might want to skip this one...
New Patagonia film follows the young Hart-Turgeon family's adventures
How to watch Alone season 12: stream the reality show’s latest survival challenge from anywhere
Ten new contestants head to the semi-desert environment of South Africa’s Great Karoo region
"I’m thrilled to have achieved what many people in the mountaineering world said was impossible" – we talk to Andrew Ushakov about his record-breaking Everest summit, along with the altitude specialist behind his time-saving technique
The Ukrainian-American climber puts the success of his sea to summit Everest speed climb down to over 400 hours spent in a hypoxic tent - we got the low down on how he prepared
