Latest articles by Will Symons
Watch Babsi Zangerl become the first person to flash Yosemite’s El Capitan in new Black Diamond climbing film
The Austrian climber made history with the stunning flash climb - here's how it happened
“Open water can have hidden dangers that can prove fatal” - teen boy dies during lake swim
Authorities are pleading with the public to take care after the 16-year-old's body was found in a Nottinghamshire lake
What is Garmin Body Battery, and how do you boost it?
Here's how to track your energy levels and get the most out of Garmin's super-smart Body Battery function
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Potentially harmful air pollution in climbing gyms is “comparable to multi-lane roads in megacities," say researchers
Climbing shoes contain potentially harmful chemical additives, which are released by abrasion on the wall when you climb
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"A serious error of judgement" - watch the terrifying moment a plane cuts between line of racing skiers in the Alps
The pilot has since apologized, and the incident, which occurred on the Monte Rosa massif, is under investigation
Passionate about the Peak District? The government is seeking 2 new members to oversee the iconic park, and anyone can apply
You could apply to help lawmakers look after one of England's wildest nature areas
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
Inexperienced climbers could be banned 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 first 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
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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
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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
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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
