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- July 19
- July 18
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- Sleep on your side? This snug Big Agnes sleeping bag was built for you, and just hit the lowest price we've ever seen it - get yours and save up to 40% now
- Rescuers scour the Pyrenees in search of missing American hiker who switched his phone to airplane mode before heading into the mountains
- Zero fox given! National Park visitors urged to keep an eye on their footwear after furry thief pinched over 30 pairs of shoes in just three weeks
- "We all absolutely loved him" - friends and family devastated as body found in the search for a missing British hiker, who'd texted to say he'd lost the trail
- Wandrd Carryall Duffel 40L review: a smart and tough travel pack from a fast-growing American brand
- July 17
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- Climbing World Cup preview: Anraku eyes historic series double while McNeice and Seo battle it out in the penultimate lead climbing competition
- Norwegian Olympic skier dies after being struck by lightning during family cabin trip
- No more switching between screens: Strava updates Record function for a smoother and smarter experience
- Altra enters the Matryx with the new Olympus 275, built for rugged protection on technical trails
- Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air midlayer review: we love lightweight gear, but is this top pushing the 'less is more' mantra too far?
- Over $80 off a trail-ready Fjallraven jacket? We rarely see deals on the Swedish brand, let alone one this good - act now and get yourself the waterproof, windproof Skogso jacket at a bargain price
- "The crazy part is a year ago he had two legs, and a month ago he'd never worn crampons" – adventurer who lost his leg in a motorbike crash hopes to set new record with the first ascent of a previously unclimbed 16,000ft peak
- Hurry! This rugged Coleman Pro cooler is built to rival the compact Yeti Roadie 15 for daytrips – but with a massive 44% off at Amazon, it's less than half the price
- July 16
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- British ultra-runner Dan Lawson smashes the fastest known time for the South West Coast Path - the iconic trail made famous by the controversial Salt Path book and movie
- Who is Lynn Hill? A look at the American rock climbing legend
- Need new trail running shoes? We rated the Nike Zegama 2s as the most comfortable shoes for light trails, and we've found them for up to $38 off
- Vigilance urged as missing National Park hiker who separated from group is found dead by family members
- Instant comfort alert: did the award-winning Nemo Stargaze camping chair just get even better for relaxing nights around the campfire?
- The super technical new Altra x Soar collaboration has us thinking we might need a side hustle just so we can update our trail running kit
- July 15
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- California hikers over the moon as iconic Bay Area Redwood forest trail reopens after $1.8 million renovation, using old, fallen trees to create paths
- Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed, trails closed, widespread evacuations – 2 US National Parks now under threat from "extreme and volatile" wildfires
- Tired of sweaty feet on summer treks? These lightweight Keen hiking boots are "breathable and waterproof enough to deal with warm, damp weather" without sacrificing underfoot comfort, and they're 30% off right now
- "There’s a reason Hard is in the name": so much went down at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run we've only just caught our breath – here's everything you missed
- "It's a natural evolution": Leatherman drops 5 sharp-looking new products – none of them are multitools
- July 14
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- Watson, Miroslaw, Anraku, and Seo return to winning ways in Climbing World Cup speed and lead climbing double-header
- "A truly historic moment for wildlife recovery" - pine marten kits sighted in British national park for first time in a century
- Mountain rescuers teams scour the Italian Alps for British hiker who went missing five days ago, after texting a friend to say he'd lost the trail
- Stay dry and save $50 on this "magnificent, yet breathable" Salomon shell to find out why our trail running expert gave it a rare four-and-a-half-star rating
- OpenRock X headphones review: a compact alternative to bone conduction headphones that delivers impressive sound on the trails
- July 13
- July 12
- July 11
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- Climbing World Cup preview: the world's premier lead and speed climbers limber up for a thrilling World Cup double header in Chamonix
- Flash for Flohé: German climber achieves what's claimed to be the most difficult boulder flash of all time
- Fatal heat? Man dies trekking in Grand Canyon as authorities warn of "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers"
- Netflix and thrill: Watch the new trailer for Untamed, the murder-mystery series set in the vast wilds of Yosemite
- There's no time to waste: One of our favorite Garmin sports watches is half-price for Prime Day, but you won't find this offer on Amazon
- This weekend’s Hardrock 100 will feature dramatic debuts, incredible comebacks and remarkable redemption stories – read the full lowdown and find out how to watch all the action as it unfolds
- Almost $150 off the Arc'teryx Beta SL jacket? We've rarely seen this awesome Gore-Tex shell for under $500, but right now you can get it for $350 without having to shop on Amazon
- "A baffling natural magic trick": The Devil's Kettle emerges as the best day hike in the US in public poll
- July 10
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- Fly camping "epidemic" near a Lake District beauty spot is leaving local residents heartbroken - here's how to wild camp without spoiling it for everyone else
- What a bargain! Our expert reviewer adored these stable and bouncy Merrell trail running shoes - get yours for just $75 this Prime Day (without spending a penny on Amazon) and see why he gave them a rare four-and-a-half-star rating
- Headphones that monitor your heart rate?! Our tech experts love these high-tech health-tracking Beats headphones, and they're now $70 off in the Amazon Prime Day sale
- Can't decide which Yeti Hopper cooler to buy? Choosing just got harder as we've found big Prime Day discounts on both the M15 Hopper and the Tundra 45 - and neither of them are on Amazon
- Highlander Hauler Duffel 65L review – a functional, fit-for-purpose duffel at a great price
- Don't want to shop on Amazon? Take my word for it, the Adidas Terrex Skychaser is one the most comfortable hiking shoes on the market, and you can get it for 40% off in women's sizes, away from the Prime Day madness
- July 9
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- Canada trumps the US by making some of its most popular national parks free to visit, after controversial move the other side of the border hikes fees for foreign visitors to American natural landmarks
- We've never seen Apple's Pro 2 AirPods for less - save $100 and get your hands on the earbuds that our expert testers say "bring joy" and "enable a connection with the music" this Amazon Prime Day
- "A four-legged hero": tiny dog alerts mountain rescue to accident site where his owner had become trapped in a snowy crevasse
- National parks tragedies: Two hikers die in separate falls in the Lake District and the Peak District
- Forget Prime Day for camping deals - we've found five fantastic offers on tents, sleeping bags, and camping stoves, and none of them are on Amazon
- The fire road: blistering heat on Death Valley's main highway is setting vehicles ablaze - here's how to stay safe whether you're hiking its trails or driving through
- Another victory for Miao Yao as storms fail to dampen spirits at the Hoka Val d'Aran by UTMB
- We almost never see Fjallraven discounts this big: Hurry, and you can save up to $170 on the mountain-ready Bergtagen Eco-Shell before this insane offer ends on Friday!
- What is Columbia's Insect Shield technology? And does it really work against biting bugs on the trail?
- July 8
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- I can't believe the discount on these Adidas Terrex trail running shoes: Our expert reviewer described them as "reassuringly snug" and they're up to 69% off in the Amazon Prime Day sales
- The Savage Mountain is becoming the Scorched Mountain: soaring heat is changing the game for climbers in the Karakoram
- Our expert reviewers have never rated a pair of Shokz headphones under four-and-a-half stars: check out our top three deals for Amazon Prime Day and hit the trails with music blasting
- Bravo girls! DiGiulian and Ordóñez send first female free climb of Madagascan big wall
- Charged by a bear! Ultra runner says scare from predator on the trail helped boost her performance at Western States
- The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar watch is still $300 off in the Amazon Prime Day sale - get an extra-long battery life and save 40% on one of Garmin's best solar-charging smartwatches
- July 7
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- Has anyone told Amazon it's not Prime Day anymore?! The mega sales event is over, but you can still snag great savings, including almost $500 off the high-tech Epix Pro (Gen 2) watch
- China has ambitious plans for its national parks, which it says will be three times the size of the US system
- A hike for foreign hikers – Trump signs executive order to raise US National Park entry fees
- Pioneering Czech mountaineer tragically dies in fall attempting to summit 'Killer Mountain' in the Himalayas - but the cause is a mystery
- Indonesian climbers do the double as underdogs thrive in a thrilling speed climbing round of the 2025 Climbing World Cup
- Aku Omnia V-light GTX hiking shoes review – versatile, vegan and very environmentally friendly
- July 6
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- July 4
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- 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 super smart Garmin Forerunner 255 just plummeted to its lowest price ever on Amazon – act fast to grab it for under $200 before Prime Day
- 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!
- The "superb" Suunto Vertical is perfect for multi-day adventures, and it just hit its lowest price ever ahead of Amazon Prime Day
- 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
- Hikers witness rock climber free fall 60ft on Mt Washington – their quick response "highlights the special relationships that exist in the outdoors of New Hampshire"
- 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
- Body of missing cruise ship passenger recovered 1,700ft below ridge where she went solo hiking in Alaska
- July 3
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- The highly anticipated Strava + Runna subscription lands, giving runners AI-powered coaching for less than the price of a pair of running shoes
- 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
- Adidas Terrex drops the technical new Skychaser AX5 waterproof hiking shoe, and it's $40 cheaper than the original
- Massive search underway after cruise ship passenger vanishes while day hiking in Alaska
- Want a satellite communicator for backcountry adventures that isn't a Garmin? The Spot X with Bluetooth has a full keyboard, 2-way messaging, and it's under $200 in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
- Salomon Aerotrek 30 daypack review: a great lightweight option for fast and breezy days out on the trails
- Save your pennies and snag a dependable backpack from Osprey, Gregory, or Deuter as REI slashes its prices ahead of Amazon Prime Day
- July 2
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- Terrifying video shows rockfall narrowly missing swimmers at popular Utah waterfall - visitors warned "this is not a backyard swimming pool"
- Family of 11, including 6 kids, rescued from closed Phoenix trail in scorching temperatures – on same mountain where 10-year-old died of heatstroke
- 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
- "They nailed it": Fitness fans say they've ditched the Apple Watch for the bright Garmin Vivoactive 5 – it's under $200 at Amazon right now
- July 1
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- "Off the scale": 3 wildfires rage in the Scottish Highlands – gamekeepers blame controlled burn restrictions, witnesses point to unattended campfires
- A crisp OLED screen, super-smart GPS, and advanced health tracking for under $350? Hurry and get your hands on the big and bright Apple Watch Series 10 as Amazon slashes its prices ahead of Prime Day
- I went on a yoga and hiking retreat in the Swiss Alps – these are 5 ways I think all hikers can benefit from slowing down and moving mindfully
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