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are water shoes good for hiking: Astral Brewer 2.0

Are water shoes good for hiking? Can you go from sea to summit in the same pair?

By Alex Foxfield published

We consider whether or not water shoes are good for hiking, revealing the products that we think tick the boxes when it comes to different kinds of walks

Hiking
MTB rider Bradon Sweeney makes Red Bull Rampage descent in a kayak

Watch mountain biker swap bike for kayak to make hair-raising desert decent

By Dave Golder published

Pro MTB rider Bradon Sweeney abandons full suspension for a white water vessel to take the dramatic plunge

Outdoor fitness
Man paddles Missouri River in giant pumpkin boat

Missouri man paddles 38 miles in a 1,200-pound pumpkin boat

By Dave Golder published

Steve Kueny makes Guinness World Record attempt with 11 hour paddle along the Missouri River in a giant orange vegetable

Hiking
Katy's 60th birthday mountain challenge

Scottish hiker celebrates 60th birthday with epic 130-mountain challenge

By Fiona Russell published

Katy Bocock says "it was the best 38-day birthday party ever"

Hiking
Aerial view of Agua Azul waterfalls, Chiapas, Mexico

Helmet footage shows kayaker rescued from behind waterfall

By Cat Ellis published

The man became trapped behind a waterfall on the Agua Azul river in Mexico while kayaking with friends

Outdoor fitness
The Sinks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

Man dies kayaking at Great Smoky Mountains beauty spot

By Cat Ellis published

The 61-year-old went underwater at the Sinks, and was reported missing after he failed to resurface

Hiking
Yellowstone National Park Ranger vehicle

Retired park ranger saves young boy from truck submerged in reservoir

By Cat Ellis published

The nine-year-old was stuck in the vehicle after it rolled into the water while his family prepared for a kayaking trip

Outdoor fitness
walking with dog

Campaign calls for new 'outdoor recreation champion'

By Fiona Russell published

Groups lobby Scottish Government to support booming demand for hiking, cycling and other activities

Hiking
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