Potentially harmful air pollution in climbing gyms is “comparable to multi-lane roads in megacities," say researchers
Climbing shoes contain potentially harmful chemical additives, which are released by abrasion on the wall when you climb
Buying Guides
The best Garmin watches 2025: incredible smartwatches to track your movement and metrics
We've tested the very best Garmin watches and their myriad functions to help you choose the right one for your sport, ambitions and budget
Tariffs squeezing your budget? We've found the best cheap hiking boots, with top performance and a solid bang-to-buck ratio
If you're looking for a bargain to see you through your backcountry adventures, check out our pick of the best cheap hiking boots
The best hiking shoes: capable summit-baggers and fast-paced walkers
We've tested the best hiking shoes to see how they hold up in challenging conditions – including techy terrain, steep scrambles and boggy trails
Reviews
Stox Energy Socks review: crew-height compression socks for hiking
These super-supportive socks cradle your ankles, cuddle your lower calf and reduce muscle strain during big trail days
Hiking
Strava strives to settle subscriber strife with suite of new updates
Strava announces a quartet of updates to the platform to make planning and sharing activities easier for its users
Gear up for multi-day hiking trips with 25% off this spacious Osprey hiking pack
Deals The Volt 65 features plenty of room for a tent, sleeping bag and all the equipment you need for a long journey in the wilderness
Reebok Men's Howe Long Sports Trunks: brilliantly supportive bottom-hugging base layers
Super ventilated, very versatile and highly supportive underwear for running, hiking, biking and climbing
National park urges public to avoid bringing banned items - some of them may surprise you
Officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have asked visitors to keep confetti and other offending items at home
Camping
Grumble no more, Yeti fans – the awesome Roadie 24 hard cooler just got the upgrade you've been begging for
Yeti fans have been complaining about the design of the brand's portable cooler, and the brand has listened
Illuminate your trip to the backcountry with 40% off these solar-powered camping lights from BioLite
Deals The BioLite Luci Mpowerd Solar String Lights harness the power of the sun to light up your tent at night
Kick back and enjoy the night sky with Nemo's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair – now over $100 off at Backcountry
Deals This light and packable recliner is great for stargazing, and it's under $200 right now
Bluefin Heatwave Robe review: a cozy, convertible cloak for cold and changeable conditions
This behemoth of a changing robe keeps you toasty after wild swimming or paddling adventures, and fends off the elements during camping and other outdoor escapades
Trail Running
“Imagine being told you can’t run, just because of who you are”: how Free to Run is using outdoor sports to empower girls and women
We meet up with a charity that uses running, hiking and camping to empower girls and women in places afflicted by conflict and gender discrimination
The "top notch, tactile" Primus Trail II FG is Vivobarefoot's bestselling minimalist shoe, and it's $40 off right now
Deals We loved these high-quality and ethically made shoes on the trails
A word of warming: how to make sure you’re warmed up before you start running
If you start strong, you’ll finish stronger – that’s why the right warm-up regimen works for trail runners…
"Biggest trail fight of my life" – new course records from Emily Hawgood, Francesco Puppi at Canyons by UTMB 100k as final golden tickets handed out for Western States
The unusually cold California race was the last chance for elite ultra runners to secure a spot in the Western States 2025
Climbing
Two female climbers tie for gold in unprecedented lead climbing World Cup round in Wujiang, China
The second round of the IFSC World Cup brought a lead climbing first, along with plenty of speed climbing action
England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers
What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...
Two dead after climbers become stranded in harsh conditions on Europe’s tallest mountain
Five Turkish climbers were descending Russia's Elbrus mountain when the weather took a sudden turn for the worse
Tech
The best Garmin watches 2025: incredible smartwatches to track your movement and metrics
We've tested the very best Garmin watches and their myriad functions to help you choose the right one for your sport, ambitions and budget
Water Sports
"A unique opportunity to fuse sport, nature, and science" - record-breaker Ross Edgley to swim around Iceland
The British open water swimmer will collect water samples along the way to monitor pollution levels and biodiversity
Snow Sports
"Our goal is to design kits that act like an extension of the athletes themselves" - outdoor brand Kathmandu to create New Zealand's next Olympic kits
Kiwi athletes will be suiting up in Kathmandu gear for the next two Olympic games
Snowboarder who died at Maine ski resort was searching for dropped glove in closed terrain when he slipped and fell
The man reportedly venured into icy terrain in search of the lost item
Trump’s tariffs mean your outdoor gear is about to get more expensive – here’s what you could pay more for and why store discounts may disappear
Many of the new duties are on hold for the moment, but outdoors business experts say the price of your kit will rise, and may have already
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If you start strong, you’ll finish stronger – that’s why the right warm-up regimen works for trail runners…
Stox Energy Socks review: crew-height compression socks for hiking
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A sign of the times? The new Garmin Instinct 3 - Tactical Edition has modes that wipe your data and make you invisible to GPS tracking
The latest Garmin survival watch features Stealth and Kill Switch modes to boost security and avoid detection
