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Cat is the editor of Advnture, She’s been a journalist for 13 years, and was fitness and wellbeing editor on TechRadar before joining the Advnture team in 2022. She’s a UK Athletics qualified run leader, and in her spare time enjoys nothing more than lacing up her shoes and hitting the roads and trails (the muddier, the better). When she’s not leading club runs or marshalling events, she also loves to explore the hills and valleys around her home town of Bristol, or taking to the water by paddleboard or kayak.

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Latest articles by Cat Ellis

If you're seeing wonky calorie counts on your Garmin watch, there's now a fix

By Cat Ellis published 30 January 23

Garmin has released two major beta updates for the Instinct 2 that add new features and make some important fixes

Bear with three cubs at Yellowstone National Park, USA

Hopeless Yellowstone tourist demonstrates the worst way to photograph bears

By Cat Ellis published 27 January 23

The woman came dangerously close to a trio of cubs, and received a $2,000 fine and four days in a detention center

Aerial view of Agua Azul waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico

Helmet footage shows kayaker rescued from behind waterfall

By Cat Ellis published 27 January 23

The man became trapped behind a waterfall on the Agua Azul river in Mexico while kayaking with friends

Winter scenery in Zion National Park, Utah, USA

Dramatic video shows helicopter crew rescue hikers in freezing National Park

By Cat Ellis published 27 January 23

The NPS shared details of the rescue, where two visitors were saved from a remote part of the park

Your Garmin watch is getting heaps of fitness tracking updates

By Cat Ellis published 27 January 23

New beta software is rolling out for Forerunner 255, 955, Fenix 7, Epix (Gen 2), Enduro 2, and Marq 2 watches

Reebok Nano X3 training shoes with kettlebell

Reebok launches new Nano X3 training shoe for the streets and the gym

By Cat Ellis published 26 January 23

The Nano X3 has a redesigned midsole that uses a special TPU structure to avoid the problems of lifting in soft running shoes

Yellowstone tourist's car takes a real beating in bison stampede

By Cat Ellis published 25 January 23

Several vehicles were caught in the stampede, and one had its windscreen smashed

Mountain scenery with Strava screengrabs superimposed on top

New 3D maps will make Strava even better for hikers and trail runners

By Cat Ellis published 25 January 23

Strava has bought 3D mapping company Fatmap, and plans to add its tech to all Strava services

Charismatic bear spotted waving at wildlife cameras in Colorado park

By Cat Ellis published 25 January 23

City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks use motion-controlled cameras to monitor wildlife in sensitive areas

Hiker's video shows bizarre spinning ice disc in waterfall pool

By Cat Ellis published 25 January 23

The ice disc is a natural phenomenon that can happen when slow-moving water begins to freeze

Your Garmin watch has a great new health tracking feature – here's how to use it

By Cat Ellis published 24 January 23

Garmin has quietly unveiled its new on-demand ECG app, which can detect signs of an irregular heartbeat

Mountain range at sunset in Sedona, Arizona, USA

Rock climber stuck at 200ft rescued using a squirt of dish soap

By Cat Ellis published 24 January 23

Three rescue teams worked together to free the climber, who had become stuck as sunset approached

Hikers warned to beware cold, stressed-out moose after woman attacked

By Cat Ellis published 24 January 23

An Idaho woman was attacked and knocked unconscious after her dog approached the animal

Garmin Forerunner 265 and 965 could arrive any day now

By Cat Ellis published 24 January 23

A new leak suggests the next-generation GPS watches may be nearly ready for release

Winter scenery at Yosemite National Park, USA

Video shows dangerous, lava-like frazil ice at Yosemite National Park

By Cat Ellis published 23 January 23

The ice might look solid, but hikers could easily fall into the slushy mass if they're not careful

Skiers on Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire, USA

Second New Hampshire skier dies after crashing in 'hazy' conditions

By Cat Ellis published 23 January 23

The 21-year-old student was skiing on Cannon Mountain in Franconia last week when the accident happened

The best running headphones 2023: banging tunes, no sweat

By Cat Ellis last updated 20 January 23

The best running headphones will keep you on track with great sound quality, a comfortable fit, and sweatproof design