Latest articles by Will Symons
The best barefoot running shoes 2025: feel connected to the trails and strengthen your stride
Get the perfect balance between trail feel and comfort with our guide to the best barefoot running shoes
Watson, Miroslaw, Anraku, and Seo return to winning ways in Climbing World Cup speed and lead climbing double-header
Spectators were treated to a thrilling couple of days of expert lead and speed climbing in Chamonix, France - read on for our roundup
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
The 33-year-old hasn't been hasn't been heard from since getting in contact with a friend to say he'd become lost and was taking a break
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
Deals The Salomon Bonatti Trail jacket is a trusty companion for wet-weather running, built from waterproof and windproof Pertex fabrics
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
Deals You can still save big on the Epix Pro (Gen 2), the Fenix 8, the Forerunner 55 and more
Climbing World Cup preview: the world's premier lead and speed climbers limber up for a thrilling World Cup double header in Chamonix
World-class climbers like Sorato Anraku and Aleksandra Miroslaw will return to the wall in pursuit of coveted series victories
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
Deals The Garmin Instinct 2 is an adventure-ready sports watch, fit for heavy use on the trails, featuring plenty of detailed health trackers
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
Deals Arc'teryx's Beta SL jacket uses a waterproof and windproof Gore-Tex membrane to keep you dry and comfy when the heavens open
How to watch 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup: catch the action from anywhere in the world with this Nord VPN deal - right now you can get up to 79% off, 4 months extra for free, and an Amazon gift card with our exclusive deal
How to watch The world's best lead and speed climbers are heading to Chamonix in France - here's how to see them on the wall
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
Deals We've found another great deal this Prime Day, and it's not even on Amazon - the Merrell Agility Peak 5 trail running shoes are now half price!
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
Deals Get yourself a super-smart pair of Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds and track your heart rate as you race through the trails
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
Deals Yeti coolers are a popular choice for campers who want to keep their food and drinks cold over lengthy trips in warm climates
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
Deals Hiking shoes don't come much better than this pair - they're grippy, waterproof, and exceptionally comfortable
The best pop-up tents 2025: Top-notch backpacking and camping tents that you can pitch in a flash
Our selection of the best pop-up tents: shelters that pitch ridiculously fast, fit most budgets and come in all shapes and sizes
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
Deals The Pro 2 AirPods have hit their lowest ever price on Amazon - but you'd better be quick, as the Amazon Prime Day deals are going fast
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
Our top five picks include top-notch gear from big-name brands like Patagonia, Jetboil, and The North Face
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
Deals The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Solar Sapphire Edition watch uses super-smart solar glass technology to harness sunlight and boost its charge without the need for a cable
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!
Deals This lightweight and insulating shell is a professional option for mountaineering, and it's 40% off in the Amazon Prime Day madness
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
Deals The Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2 trail running shoes are a comfortable, padded pair made with plenty of recycled materials
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
Amazon has slashed the prices of sport-specific Shokz headphones for Prime Day - we've selected three offers on models we rate
Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Garmin Forerunner 955: which high-tech health tracker is the right one for you?
The Forerunner 255 and 955 look similar, but there are some crucial differences that are worth knowing when choosing between them
Indonesian climbers do the double as underdogs thrive in a thrilling speed climbing round of the 2025 Climbing World Cup
There was plenty of excitement and some expert climbing on display at the latest World Cup speed climbing event in Krakow, Poland
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
Deals The Apple Watch Series 10 combines a large and vibrant OLED display with a sturdy exterior and plenty of health trackers
Good news for outdoor lovers: the REI Independence Day sale has slashed the prices of everything from Injinji socks to Outdoor Research jackets, and we've got the best deals right here
We've scoured the REI Independence Day sale to find the best Injinji and Outdoor Research deals before the Amazon Prime Day madness begins next week
