Latest articles by Charlie Lyon
30,000 hikers break the law each year to visit California's "most beautiful" waterfall
Social media has been blamed for the increase in walkers risking the treacherous route
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
Wild swimmer hospitalized after being poisoned by sewage in what she thought were pristine waters
After open water swimming with friends the Scottish mum suffered from severe gastroenteritis and dehydration resulting in a five-day hospital stay
Axing rangers and entrance fees charges – England's National Parks feel the pinch after major budget cuts
National Parks in England have been hit with a 9% cut in funding for 2025-2026 financial year
Men fined for night mountain mission to illuminate cross in national park on 20th anniversary of Pope's death
The two hikers wanted to commemorate the anniversary of the death of a Polish pope by illegally lighting up a huge steel cross
Hikers cut off from popular hiking areas of Mount Rainer National Park after 100-year old bridge closes due to damage
The discovery of cracks and rust have forced officials to shut the Carbon River Bridge indefinitely
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
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
Large group of hikers, including 25 children with additional needs, rescued from Arizona trail in scorching temperatures
The National Park Service has now closed Arizona Hot Springs and Goldstrike trails because of the early-season extreme heat
Japanese ultra runner sets new record for running length of the Americas – he did it using just 2 pairs of Hokas
Wataru Iino is on an epic 'trans atlas' quest that will take him five years to run across all five continents, and aims to do it using just five pairs of running shoes
"Everest’s allure is timeless": permits to scale world's highest peak are selling twice as fast as they did in 2024
Tour operators predict a record-breaking season before the huge price hike in September
“They're as trainable as dogs” – honeybees in Joshua Tree National Park to become vital arm of search and rescue missions
Bees that can detect water in lost hikers' sweat will be tagged with GPS trackers to help locate missing persons
"He lives on in the lives of the people he saved and those he coached and mentored" – climbers pay tribute to mountain rescue legend
David Whalley, who has died at the age of 72, was one of the UK’s most experienced mountain rescuers
Miracle escape for hiker who "fell like a rag doll" down a mountain in Scotland
Erik Krasovskis was saved from serious injury, possibly even death, when he landed on a small, rocky ledge
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
Female Iranian climber reportedly forced to move to Spain following backlash after competing without covering her hair
Elnaz Rekabi is thought to have fled her homeland to avoid further persecution
Watch the dramatic air rescue of a hiker who was injured in a canyon in Zion National Park
Airlift teams managed to save the hiker by helicopter from the narrow gully that is a popular tourist spot
Could drones really replace sherpas on Everest? Successful trials see drones carry 33lbs of equipment to Camp 1
The return trips could be used to remove trash from the mountain, but not everyone approves
Polar users listen up – you can now sync TrainingPeaks workouts and plans to your sports watch
The new integration is available across Polar's current lineup of sports watches and some past models
Gigantic rockslide closes major highway into Yosemite – see photos of the mammoth debris pile
The clear-up operation is so gargantuan that highway officials won't predict road reopening time
The best cheap GPS watches 2025: log your adventures without depleting your savings
If you're looking to improve your trail-running, climbing fitness or optimize recovery between hikes, you'll need one of the best cheap GPS watches. Here's our pick
"The snow was so heavy I could hardly open my eyes" – Chinese hiker warns hikers off perilous trail after surviving for 10 days by eating toothpaste
The deadly Ao-Tai trail in northwest China is closed to travelers but that doesn't stop people attempting it
Strava users can share URL links again as fitness giant removes unpopular “safeguarding” measures
However, most historical links won't be reinstated
