Latest articles by Will Symons
Yosemite bans large flags after climbers protest Trump cuts using upside down Stars and Stripes and rig Trans Pride flag to El Capitan
People are no longer allowed to display large flags in wilderness areas, after they were used in multiple protests and demonstrations
Strava backtracks after uproar over publishing private data, after users complained that Garmin, Runna, and TrainingPeaks stats had been made public without warning
Users say personal information, including workout descriptions, pacing notes, and coaching comments, appeared on the Strava app
I tested these super-comfortable Adidas Terrex hiking shoes on the trails and gave them a near-perfect score - and now you can get them for 60% off
Deals The Adidas Terrex Skychasers are comfortable, waterproof, and grippy enough to take on the trails in all conditions
Anraku finally beaten as France do the double in latest bouldering round of the Climbing World Cup, but bad weather calls an early halt again
France's Mejdi Schalck and Oriane Bertone won gold after the women's final was cancelled due to windy conditions in Prague
Adidas Terrex Skychaser Gore-Tex hiking shoes review: Comfortable, waterproof shoes with plenty of protection for year-round trekking
These premium hiking shoes are among the best pairs I've tested, combining a tough Gore-Tex upper with plenty of cushioning and traction
Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands
The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities
Hit the trails with your favorite tunes and stay aware of your surroundings with new open-ear earbuds from Shokz
The new OpenFit 2 and OpenFit 2+ earbuds aim to combine crisp audio with an unintrusive design for running and other activities
America’s tallest mountain claims its first victim of the climbing season after mountaineer falls 3,000ft to his death from near the summit
Authorities have recovered the body of Alex Chiu after he fell from the Denali mountain, otherwise known as Mount McKinley
Foreign hikers and campers could be forced to pay more to visit America’s national parks to help fund a $1 billion Trump-imposed budget cut
The National Park Service, which is already in crisis, has been asked to raise a further $90 million by surcharging foreign visitors
Climbing World Cup preview: Unstoppable Anraku eyes bouldering history as the women's competition heats up in Prague
The world's best boulderers are limbering up for another round of action and excitement at the upcoming bouldering World Cup in Prague
Itching to hit the trails? We've found this lightweight and spacious Osprey pack for $50 off right now and it's perfect for stowing your gear before heading out for a long day in the wilderness
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Hikers and trail runners can go 'from city streets to summit peaks' with Polar's latest high-tech sports watch
The all-new Polar Grit X2 is a rugged multi-sports watch with plenty of navigation, fitness, and recovery tools to help you raise your game
Is a new Garmin sleep tracker about to drop? Stand by tech fans - a new Whoop-style device is rumoured to be just around the corner
Garmin is said to be about to release a Sleep Index Monitor that straps onto your upper arm and provide in-depth analysis while you rest
"What stands out above all else with these shoes is how comfortable they are" - our expert took these half-price Helly Hansen hiking boots to the rough terrain of the Scottish Highlands, and gave them a near-perfect score
Deals The Helly Hansen Traverse HellyTech hiking boots combine rugged, waterproof exteriors with plenty of cushioning and underfoot support
"I've seen nothing like it" - Georgia hiker discovers a burned body near a popular trail in the Stone Mountain Park
The severely burned body of a young man was obscured by rocksnear the Stone Mountain summit
'People don't understand the dangers' - experts offer open water safety advice after almost 200 fatal accidents in the UK
Swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water areas can be dangerous without proper safety precautions and prior knowledge
Watch the massive eruption on Mount Etna that sent hikers and tourists fleeing from plumes of ash, smoke and gas
Hundreds of people were forced to run to safety after Sicily's ancient active volcano erupted this week
Queer charity OutdoorLads celebrates 18,000 volunteer hours helping gay, bisexual and trans men enjoy the wilderness
OutdoorLads aims to address anxiety and depression in the LGBTQ+ community by helping its members experience the outdoors
Body found in the Scottish Highlands in search for missing Swiss hiker, who disappeared attempting one of Britain's toughest treks
Bernard Trottet had been hiking the Cape Wrath route, a 230-mile journey that normally takes several weeks
Rain stops play - stormy weather forces an early end to the latest Climbing World Cup round, with some unexpected medals as a result
USA's Emma Hunt and Indonesian Kiromal Katibin took gold after heavy wind and rain brought the contest to an abrupt close
Don't let the wind stop you! This lightweight Patagonia jacket is designed to keep out the chills on exposed runs in the wilderness, and it's now over $100 off
Deals The half-price Patagonia Wind Shield jacket aims to provide lightweight wind protection for running in every season
Pay to hike? Visitors could soon be charged to enter Britain’s oldest national park to plug a devastating drop in funding
Hikers, campers, and runners could be asked to hand over anywhere from 10 pence to £1 per visit to help look after the Peak District National Park
Thousands of climbers gearing up to take on America's tallest mountain as the peak summer season gets underway
Dozens have already summitted Alaska's Denali mountain, which was controversially renamed Mount McKinley by Donald Trump earlier this year
