Latest articles by Will Symons
Second time's the charm? Hapless hiker rescued from Mount Fuji twice in 4 days after returning for lost phone
The 27-year-old university student returned to Japan's tallest mountain four days after he was airlifted to safety
Incoming law could stop inexperienced climbers from scaling Mount Everest in move to reduce deaths and overcrowding
Climbers hoping to scale the world's tallest mountain may need to climb another 7,000m+ peak in Nepal to receive a permit
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Popular Juan de Fuca hiking trail is closed for the summer - here's where to trek instead
The 25.2-mile British Columbia trail sustained severe storm damage over the winter - so we researched some alternative routes for you
Two female climbers tie for gold in unprecedented lead climbing World Cup round in Wujiang, China
The second round of the IFSC World Cup brought a lead climbing first, along with plenty of speed climbing action
Speed along the trails with 30% off these nimble Helly Hansen trail running shoes, built with sustainability in mind
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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
A sign of the times? The new Garmin Instinct 3 - Tactical Edition has modes that wipe your data and make you invisible to GPS tracking
The latest Garmin survival watch features Stealth and Kill Switch modes to boost security and avoid detection
Garmin leak reveals the latest Forerunner watch - and it’s not the one you might be expecting
The latest leak suggests the Garmin Forerunner 970 is on its way, despite rumours of an incoming Forerunner 975 watch
Bounce around the trails this spring with 45% off these flexible women's hiking boots from Keen
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"A unique opportunity to fuse sport, nature, and science" - record-breaker Ross Edgley to swim around Iceland
The British open water swimmer will collect water samples along the way to monitor pollution levels and biodiversity
How to watch 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup: live stream the action around the world
How to watch After months of anticipation, the first round of the 2025 IFSC World Cup is upon us – here's how to watch where you are
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Garmin vs Apple Watch: which super-smart watch is the one for you?
These two titans of the sports watch game offer a wide variety of fitness trackers, sports modes and smartwatch features - but which should you choose?
Scientists discover underground, eruption-stopping magma cap beneath Yellowstone National Park
The ancient geological feature acts as a lid for Yellowstone's extensive underground volcanic reservoir
Two dead after climbers become stranded in harsh conditions on Europe’s tallest mountain
Five Turkish climbers were descending Russia's Elbrus mountain when the weather took a sudden turn for the worse
"Uncertainty and confusion" - coroner calls for regulation of open water events after man's death at lake swim
UK lawmakers have until June to respond to the finding that open water swimming events lack proper regulation and safety measures
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Check your heart's electrical activity: Garmin lovers in the UK and Switzerland gain access to high-tech heart health app
Garmin's ECG app monitors your heart to look out for dangerous heart rhythm issues like atrial fibrillation
Teens steal the show in the closely-contested first bouldering round of the Climbing World Cup 2025
17-year-old American Annie Sanders snatched gold while Japan's Sorato Anraku continued his astonishing dominance in the men's competition
“Swimming here is like swimming in an ice bath,” Yosemite National Park issues water-safety advice before peak summer season
Watch Yosemite search and rescue workers demonstrate a life-saving water recovery mission from fast and freezing conditions
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Mibro GS Explorer watch review: a handy budget watch with plenty of sports modes
The Mibro GS Explorer watch provides handy health info and multiple sports modes to help improve your performance in the wilderness
