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May 22
- Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record: National Parks offer advice for dodging crowds and queues
- Climbing World Cup preview: Anraku eyes third successive victory as Dohyun Lee gets last-minute permission to compete
- Resilient Canadian trail runner triumphs at Britain's biggest ultramarathon despite multiple stops to breastfeed
- Better features, faster drying time, and bold new colorways - Voited launches upgraded versions of its changing robe and poncho after feedback from cold water swimmers
- Who are the Everest sherpas and what do they do? We look at the often unsung heroes behind some of the world's most famous mountaineers
- Are you a modern-day Ansel Adams? Mammut is offering prizes worth more than $13,500 for the best summer outdoor photos
May 21
- Race from sea level: British Xenon gas climbers summit Everest in just five days, but now US national claims to have done it in less than four
- "Let this flag fly higher than hate" – Yosemite LGBTQ+ climbers display transgender pride flag on El Capitan following controversial update on National Park Service website
- Setting the bar high - Irish climber David Fitzgerald sends what could be Yosemite’s hardest ever boulder problem
- "With no shortage of tools to help you train smarter and get more from your time outdoors", the Apple Watch Ultra 2 got a near perfect review from our tech expert. And it's over $180 off right now!
- “Black rocky hills have started to appear” - Experts witness the devastating toll of climate change on Mount Everest in eye-opening fly-by
- Huge new Garmin update! Fenix, Enduro, and Tactix users can now access loads of handy new features and fixes
- Suunto Race S review: a worthy opponent to some of the best Garmin watches, featuring top-tier tracking for serious athletes
- A $25,000 fine? You could face a steep bill for bringing this one banned device to Canada's national parks
May 20
- "I got scared, I tried hard, my heart was beating" - watch Czech climbing sensation Adam Ondra flash one of the world's toughest trad climbs
- "Efforts to assist hikers may be delayed due to limited staff" - Grand Canyon trekkers warned not to rely on rescue teams after 74-year-old dies attempting 24-mile walk in extreme heat
- "The worst thing you can do in an emergency situation is panic" - watch the miraculous story of hiker who survived for 24 days living off wild leeks and snow, after going missing in a snowstorm
- Our climbing expert described these four-star La Sportiva shoes as "soft, precise, very elastic and reactive," and they're over $50 off in the big REI Anniversary sale
- Victory at last! Right to wild camp on Dartmoor saved as Supreme Court rules against landowners in final decision
- He's widely regarded as the world's greatest rock climber – but exactly who is Adam Ondra?
May 19
- "Performance-level coverage" - Tifosi's latest sunglasses are built to shield your eyes as you run, hike and camp in the wilderness
- British mountain guide scales Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs by a non-Nepali
- Women's bouldering goes to the wire after unstoppable Anraku dominates again in the latest climbing World Cup
- "A bold statement" – Heimplanet unveils striking monochrome Neo Black tent collection
- "Brilliantly built and fantastically featured" - the super-smart Garmin Fenix 8 is $200 off in the big REI Anniversary sale
- A growing mountain of gear: what’s in my pack for the trek to Everest Base Camp
May 18
- Rooftop tents look ace, but do you really need one? We put the TentBox Go through its paces
May 17
- Nebo Edge 2K pocket light review: A diminutive double-barreled beam gun for fighting the night (and keeping attackers at bay)
May 16
- I'm bringing Leki's lightest trekking poles to Everest Base Camp – and you can save over $50 on your own pair at Amazon right now
- "A story about trust, instinct, and the magic of moving together" – new documentary tells the story of Nova, the ultra running dog
- I'm taking this cozy, innovative Big Agnes sleeping bag on my trek to Everest Base Camp – it's over $100 off in REI's Memorial Day sale
- "A new future of superior health monitoring" - Huawei launches sports watches designed to rival budget Garmins
- Watch the new Arc'teryx film following elite climber Nina Caprez's Moroccan adventure
- The Garmin InReach is the most important tool you can have for backcountry adventures – it's a massive 33% off in REI's Memorial Day sale
- Right now you can save up to 30% in the huge REI Anniversary sale - we've hand-picked some of the best deals on Thule, Nemo, Big Agnes, The North Face, Fjällräven, Garmin, and more
- Garmin's brightest smartwatches yet: meet the new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970
- Garmin vs Samsung: Which sports watch is best for you?
- If you're feeling bright and bold, you can save a rare 25% off the Yeti Tundra 35 in Firefly Yellow in REI's Memorial Day sale
- "Does it get any better?" – the top-rated Gerber StrongArm Serrated Fixed Blade Knife just dropped below $75 in REI's Memorial Day sale
- Walking on tired legs: how I’m training for the trek to Everest Base Camp
May 15
- An icon, reimagined: Decathlon launch limited edition versions of its classic 2 Seconds Tent
- Climbing World Cup preview: teens eye gold in the season's second bouldering event
- "We're heartbroken" – trail runner dies amid soaring temperatures at Southern California half marathon
- Just when you thought Hoka midsoles couldn't get any bigger, the towering Mafate X trail running shoe lands direct from Planet Plush
- The lightweight Saucony Peregrine 12 trail running shoes "prove the best can get better" – they're now a huge 42% off at Amazon
- Helinox Chair One (re) review: from where I’m sitting, this is an impressive upgrade to a lightweight favorite
May 14
- Hawaii hiker accused of attempting to murder his wife on the trails is denied bail
- The first para-climbing World Cup kicks off next week - here’s how to watch it and everything else you need to know
- Catch a sneak peek of the latest Berghaus film about the Muslim mother creating a community on the trails
- Keep your legs fresh as you race through the countryside with up to $63 off these supportive Terrex trail running shoes
- Navigating your backcountry adventures with the rugged Amazfit T-Rex 3 just got even easier, thanks to these new maps upgrades
- REI just slashed prices on 3 of my favorite Merrell trail running shoe styles – grab the Morphlite, Agility Peak 5 or Long Sky 2 for 25% off
- When is the best time to climb Everest?
May 13
- "This is just the start" - open water swimmers fight plans they say could jeopardise access to popular Lake District swim spot
- Fancy a snug solo camping adventure this summer? Save over $85 with this lightweight and waterproof MSR tent
- We called the comfortable Salewa Pedroc Powertex shoes "perfect for mountain day hikes" – grab yours for 30% off at REI right now
- A triathlon to the top of the world: British endurance athlete completes "impossible" 8,000-mile trek from sea level to Everest summit
- From ultra runner Tom Evans to the Tour de France's Geraint Thomas, endurance athletes can't get enough of the new SunGod FORTY2s
- '72 hours of ice-cold hydration' - Chilly's super sizes its cult water bottles for all the family
- Suunto launches new GPS watch built just for runners – here's what we're most excited about
- 3 climbers die in 400ft North Cascades fall when anchor breaks loose, 1 "miraculous" survivor hikes out
- Jetboil Flash 1.0 review: safer and easier to use than the original, still boils water at a blistering pace
May 12
- Central Asia’s longest hiking trail is expanding by over 600 miles - here’s how to check it out for yourself
- Technical trail shoes for a comfortable run: save almost $40 off the Arc'teryx Sylan Pro trail running shoes
- "No hike is worth your life" – warnings issued as 1 hiker dies, 4 rescued from Arizona trail
- Good news for Garmin lovers, as the adventure-ready Instinct models get an update
- Body of 22-year-old Canadian hiker found 5 months after vanishing on snowy Adirondacks mountain
- "You'll always be a step ahead": AllTrails rolls out biggest update in over a decade with 6 new features – here's what we're most excited about
- Coros Pace Pro vs Coros Pace 3: I tested both GPS watches, and this is my honest opinion
May 11
- I'm trekking to Everest Base Camp next week – should I be nervous?
May 10
- What was the 1996 Everest disaster? The chain of events that claimed eight lives and sparked never-ending controversy
May 9
- Built for ultra runners who like to make a statement, Merrell's loud new trail shoe gives Hoka's boldest models a run for their money
- "National Park Service employees are under attack" - former NPS directors slam decimation of services under Trump
- The "perfect EDC" Leatherman Skeletool can be clipped right onto your climbing harness, and it's under $90 right now on Amazon
- The "mindblowing" new Arc'teryx climbing backpack weighs less than your Yeti water bottle – and the material is 8 times stronger
May 8
- Air pollution monitoring to protect people and wildlife in national parks suspended after former oil exec given oversight of National Park Service
- Save over $210 on a whole new backpacking sleep system in REI's camping sale, with huge deals on Big Agnes, Sea to Summit and Rumpl gear
- No laces? No problem! Splash around in these water-ready Merrell trail shoes for under $60
- Garmin lovers could be forced to pay more for favorite features as the smartwatch brand considers new paywalls
- “This is not a simple or easy choice” – Keen says it won’t raise prices on hiking boots and sandals to offset tariffs this year
- "Fueled by fire, grit, and an unshakable will": stunning new course records from Dan Green, Rachel Entrekin at Cocodona 250
- Zenbivy Light Bed review: because why choose between weight and packability?
May 7
- Open water swim firm behind 20 year old iconic race collapses after dramatic drop in entries due to river pollution fears
- Crocs new End. x And Wander hiking shoe collaboration looks built for coastal adventures
- "Lightweight, easy-to-carry and decidedly easy to pitch" - hurry and save 30% off this top-notch tent from The North Face
- "A literal trailblazer": Brooks reissues iconic Cascadia 1 trail shoe that powered Scott Jurek to multiple podiums
- Pro wrestler, who claims to have set new world record performing skateboard stunt midway through Mount Everest climb, successfully summits
- The stylish Fjallraven Abisko tights are the most technical trekking leggings I've ever tested – grab yours for less than $85 at REI
- "A tragic rescue with another young person losing their life" – second teen in two weeks killed in BC hiking accident
- The best mountain towns in America: 5 top destinations from Oregon to North Carolina
May 6
- Hikers find gold coins and jewelry worth $341,000 in an overgrown field – could it be treasure hidden from invading Nazi forces?
- Watch aerial footage of devastating wildfire burning UK's treasured Dartmoor national park during record-breaking temperatures
- "Well, shoot": Courtney Dauwalter's Cocodona 250 dreams grind to a halt at mile 108
- Yeti drops limited edition Big Sky, Firefly and Ultramarine colors, plus a new way to personalize your drinkware
- US mountaineer on charity climb dies on Mount Makalu - the fourth person to perish in the Himalayas this season
- "It has exactly what you need" – the highly-rated Gerber Gear Lockdown Pry 10-in-1 Multitool is nearly 50% off at Amazon right now
- "History in motion" – watch Courtney Dauwalter cruise into Prescott at mile 77 on the Cocodona 250 course as the overall race leader
- Acefast Acefit FA002 Earbuds: open-ear speakers for on-trail audio
- Gear up for off-grid adventures – save up to 35% off portable power stations in the Jackery Family Day sale
May 5
- We asked Therm-a-Rest which of their sleeping pads are best for car camping, backpacking, fastpacking and thru-hiking – here's what they said
May 4
- "Running up a mountain like a bird spreading its wings": Karl Egloff's quest to become the fastest man to climb the seven summits
- Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated sleeping pad review: a deep dish of a camping mat that's astonishingly comfortable, warm and packable
May 3
- Disaster! Your phone just died in the middle of a hike, and you were using it to navigate – now what do you do?
- Prepare for backcountry camping trips with over $240 off this lightweight tent from MSR
May 2
- “We are not ruling anything out” - Garmin could up the prices of its high-tech watches after Trump tariffs
- “Please be careful and avoid contact” - safety warning over toxic blue-green algae in Wales’ largest lake
- The brilliant Saucony Peregrine 13 trail shoes can handle just about anything you throw at them – they're now a giant 50% off at Amazon
- "Iconic throwback" – the Hoka Speedgoat 2 trail running shoe is back by popular demand
- "Matted and a bit sore" – miracle cat survives 380ft Bryce Canyon plunge that killed her two owners
May 1
- Watch Babsi Zangerl become the first person to flash Yosemite’s El Capitan in new Black Diamond climbing film
- Yeti drops vibrant new Gold Coast collection to bring "fresh energy and optimism" to your adventures – and after a long winter, you deserve it
- “Open water can have hidden dangers that can prove fatal” - teen boy dies during lake swim
- Need more support? These iconic Hoka trail running shoes are 25% off right now
- Quick! The fantastic Garmin Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 watches just tumbled back to their lowest prices ever on Amazon
- Spring runoff warnings as 2 hikers "swept away" by fast-moving creek
- Alex Honnold goes "full on Mission Impossible" on Coyote Tower