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October 14
- "We’re hoping NOT to break any more records" – mountain rescue services overwhelmed by spike in callouts
- Feeling the cold? These tiny gadgets are a total game-changer for winter adventures and they're only $17 at Amazon right now
- I wore these Merrell shoes for a 100-mile hike and my feet were so happy – they're 40% off at REI right now
- 5 awesome features on your Coros watch you're probably not using yet – and how to get started
- "I will never forget today" – chilling note found at mountain summit provides clues in case of missing Yellowstone hiker
- How to read an avalanche forecast: stay safe in the big mountains
- Salewa Ortles Wall 38L Backpack review: a technical pack that delivers
October 13
- I love my swim robe – even though it’s too big, too flappy and really quite unflatteringly
October 12
- “It’s not really a climbing film” – why the Devil’s Climb with Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell isn't what you think
- Nepalese teen becomes the youngest person to summit the world's 14 highest peaks
- MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack One-Person Tent review: the ultimate bikepacking adventurer’s tent
October 11
- Overpass project to stop animals getting hit by cars in Yellowstone moves a step closer
- This Altra Olympus 5 is one of the most popular shoes among Appalachian Trail hikers – get them up to 30% off right now
- Struck down by altitude sickness, 2 hikers signal for help just before cell phone batteries die
- World champions decided in tense Climbing World Cup final in Seoul
- Jimmy Chin's "monumental and emotional" discovery of Andrew Irvine's body on Everest may finally put mountaineering's most enduring mystery to rest
- Montane Cetus Lite Waterproof Jacket review: the first chance to try out the brand’s new breathable waterproof tech
October 10
- The $105 price tag on these highly-rated Salomon hiking boots is the perfect remedy for your Prime Day hangover
- Women climbers rescued after three days in the Himalayas without food, water or supplies
- Warnings after two separate overnight rescues for hikers "cliffed out" at high altitude
- Amazon Prime Day is over, but someone forgot to tell the powerful Garmin Forerunner 945 and it's 44% off right now
- Would you tie a helium balloon to your backpack to make hiking easier? Influencer left deflated by "lazy man climbing" experiment
- What is summit fever? The deadly all-or-nothing compulsion for the summit
- Terra Nova Southern Cross 1 tent review: a solid fast pitch for solo 4-season camping
October 9
- Quick! You can nab these best selling Arc'teryx hiking boots for 20% off right now
- If you're after a GPS watch for Christmas, don't miss this spectacular discount on the highly-rated Garmin Fenix 7S
- Is this the perfect Christmas gift for adventurers? This compact camping lantern from Black Diamond doubles as a backpacking flashlight and it's only $18
- Chunky Grazer's "fur-midable" reign continues as the grizzly wins Fat Bear Week again, beating opponent who killed her cub
- I've tested all the best camping coffee makers and this one is my favorite by far – it's 30% off right now for Amazon Prime Day
- No need to wait for Black Friday! The feature-packed Garmin Forerunner 255 Music is $100 off right now
- Hikers love this top-rated insulated jacket from Arc'teryx and you'll love that it's still $90 off
- I got lost on a rainy mountain and stayed warm and dry in this "perfect" Arc'teryx waterproof jacket – it's 29% off right now at REI
- Women runners are thinking twice before entering ultras - a new campaign aims to change all that
October 8
- Man hikes 11 miles through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to reach his elderly parents
- Why wait for Black Friday? Arc'teryx gear is heavily discounted in this huge REI sale
- 50-year-old is first US woman to climb all world's tallest mountains
- Get ahead on Black Friday! Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2 have $60 off right now
- The future of wild camping in England hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court today
- [OLD DEAL - REDIRECTED] Down to just $279, the Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar is at its lowest price ever this Amazon Prime Day
- Yes, you read that right, the awesome Garmin Epix (Gen 2) is $271 off right now
- The clock is ticking on Amazon Prime Day so don't miss out on a Yeti bundle
- [OLD DEAL - REDIRECTED] The "surprisingly good" feature-packed Amazfit Cheetah Pro is $120 off for Amazon Prime Day
- [OLD DEAL - REDIRECTED] The feature-packed Garmin Forerunner 255 Music GPS watch is currently $180 off
- Effortless hydration is yours with Stanley's beefiest IceFlow bottle, and it's 25% off for Amazon Prime Day
- Thirsty for deals? The mighty Yeti Rambler 46oz water bottle with chug cap is 20% off for Amazon Prime Day
- Passenger Men’s Backroads Recycled Polartec Fleece review: a cozy top for backcountry bliss
October 7
- [OLD DEAL - REDIRECTED] The mighty Garmin Fenix 7X Solar is down to £565 – its lowest price ever – for Amazon Prime Day
- [OLD DEAL - REDIRECTED] Shokz OpenRun Pro are the best bone conduction headphones we've tested, and they're £50 off for Amazon Prime Day
- The iconic Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is up to 50% off right now, direct from the iconic brand
- New Hoka deals added! Black Friday is weeks away but these Hoka trail running and hiking shoes are greatly reduced right now
- [OLD DEAL - REDIRECTED] This S'well Stainless Steel Water Bottle that's "worth every penny" is 29% off right now in early Prime Day deal
- Why do climbing ropes get tangled? And how to avoid it
- "A series of bad decisions" leaves Mt. Whitney climber dangling on rope for 18 hours awaiting rescue
- Hurry, the Osprey Poco Child Carrier we rated "most comfortable" for toting tots is $85 off right now
- "I felt an intense thrill" – Courtney Dauwalter unstoppable at Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, 2nd overall, 5 hours ahead of next female
October 6
- How to warm up after a cold day on the trails or in the mountains
October 5
- Columbia Women's Sloan Ridge Graphic Long Sleeve Technical T-Shirt review: a performance layer that puts comfort first
- Why do avalanches happen? The science behind the deadly phenomenon
- 22 things I wish I'd known before my first mountain marathon race
October 4
- Sizzling deal alert: this innovative Eureka! 2-burner stove that we called "the camp chef's best friend" is $50 off right now
- These Darn Tough socks come with an 'unconditional lifetime guarantee' – and you can save 26% on them right now
- "We ask for patience" – Appalachian Trail thru-hikers derailed by Hurricane Helene
- Ancient Scottish valley at risk of being destroyed by irresponsible campers, warn officials
- I've taken these ultralight Merrell road-to-trail shoes around the world this year, and they're down to $75 right now
- 8 hikers violate trail closure, get "too tired" to continue, and call mountain rescue – now they face up to $25,000 in fines
- Montane Slipstream Trail Running Tights review: hardwearing tights for mountain runners
October 3
- No, it's not a typo – the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 really is $140 off at Amazon right now for its lowest price ever
- Don't know what to do with all the metrics on your GPS watch? Strava launches Athlete Intelligence to help
- "There’s a bigger issue at stake here" – protests going ahead this weekend as Dartmoor wild camping case heads back to court
- REI's new Smartwool x Altra running collection is the outdoor collaboration we never knew we always wanted
- Is your Garmin Fenix 8 crashing when you submerge it in cold water? There might now be a fix for that
- Man kills "aggressive" mountain lion with shovel at campground, wildlife officials say it doesn't qualify as an attack
- Ultra runners can’t seem to get enough of recovery shoes – but do they really work? And which pair is best?
- Columbia Omni-Heat Midweight Baselayer Crew review: a revolutionary first layer for icy adventures
- Believe it or not, you can still snag this premium Rab jacket for under $100, as long as you're the right size
October 2
- Rab's award-winning new Cirrus Ultra Insulated hoodie is its lightest and warmest loose-fill synthetic jacket yet
- These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years
- Backcountry camping and hiking just got easier, thanks to Garmin's latest Outdoor Maps+ update
- Hurry, this 5-star Solo Stove is $200 off on Amazon right now, and it's perfect for backyard bonfires
- Berghaus Remote Hike 35 Rucsac review: a backpack that seems to be bigger on the inside
- Courtney Dauwalter heads to France to tackle her next 100 miler – here's why it could signal a bid to reclaim UTMB crown
- Another stranded hiker rescued from scary situation thanks to Garmin InReach device
- 12 things I wish I'd known before my first winter mountain hike
- Mount Everest is getting even taller, new research reveals
- Always wanted to run an ultra? Don't miss out on this chance to go from couch to 100k...
October 1
- Arc'teryx takes its latest step in hiking footwear with the fast and light Kopec GTX shoe
- Explore the wilderness in style with Yeti's three new colorways
- Ready for shreddy? These top-rated Smith ski goggles are over $100 off right now
- Don't wait for Black Friday – this "shockingly comfortable" Therm-A-Rest sleeping pad is more than 20% off right now
- "These missions are very risky and entirely avoidable" – California climbers warned after 5 rescued in icy conditions
- "The ferocity of bears is real" – Fat Bear Week off to grizzly start after shocked viewers witness deadly battle in the wild