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June 30
- We've hand-picked the best deals on Kelty and Coleman tents in the REI Independence Day sale - save hundreds and stay warm and dry in the great outdoors
- Anraku and Bertone become bouldering world champions as modern-day great Janja Garnbret returns to the wall in the Climbing World Cup in spectacular fashion
- Trek along to your favorite tunes as you navigate the wilderness with OpenRock's latest lightweight open-ear earbuds
- Teen hiker recovering in an induced coma after altitude hallucinations caused him to fall 120 feet in the Sierra Nevada
- "Planning and preparation is absolutely key" - mountain rescuers issue warning after they answered during a string of call-outs over the weekend
June 29
- "She looks like she ran a 5k" - Courtney Dauwalter back on form with Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB win
- "Today, she owns it" - Abby Hall comes back from serious injury to smash Western States, but the course beats Riley Brady
- "Cool calm and collected" - Caleb Olson cracks Western States, Kilian Jornet takes 3rd, carnage for Roche and Bouillard
June 27
- Cool news: REI just beat Amazon Prime Day to the punch with a massive members-only July 4 sale – you can save 20% off any full-price Yeti item you want right now
- Yosemite worker who died in rock climbing fall identified as high school grad who "found joy in feeling small beneath towering cliffs"
- Second cause of death released after 2 hikers, father and daughter, found dead near Mount Katahdin summit in freezing conditions
June 26
- Murder-suicide suspected for 2 backcountry campers – father and son – found dead on remote Isle Royale National Park, according to medical examiner
- Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 see massive update with 28 awesome new features – as a trail runner, here are the 4 I'm most excited about
- Get packing! High-tech tent specialist Heimplanet unveil their new packing cubes, to help you carry the essentials when you travel
- Two out-of-state teenage hikers spend night cliffed out on one of Colorado's deadliest 14ers after "seeking a shorter route down"
June 25
- The new subscription-free Amazfit smartwatch and strap combo is an "all-in-one training and recovery system" that puts Garmin on watch
- One of 3 hikers who died after jumping into "brutal" California waterfall was former diving champion, according to search and recovery team
June 24
- Big Bend National Park set to get even bigger after unanimous Senate vote - "There is no better example of Texas' natural beauty and vibrant wildlife"
- Mountain rescue teams rappel down to give first aid to hiker who tripped and fell over 100 feet from challenging trail in Alaska - but could not save him
- Hypothermic hiker rescued by train from Mt Washington in "life threatening" conditions on summer solstice
- Brazilian hiker found dead after falling down cliff on Indonesian volcano when hiking guide left her behind, according to family
June 23
- “We’re on a journey of transformation" - Salomon says it's striving to reduce carbon footprint with more sustainable gear, despite rising emissions
- Climbing World Cup preview: Anraku to claim coveted series victory as nail-biting women's bouldering competition goes to the final round
- The On Cloudultra Pro "pushes the boundaries of trail running" – just in time for race season
- "Today wasn’t the day": illness thwarts Kilian Jornet's Broken Arrow Sky Race attempt as the ultra running star turns attention to Western States showdown
- "The waterfall was brutal": bodies of 3 hikers who vanished after jumping into California falls recovered after days of searching
June 20
- What happens when two alpinists have kids? Patagonia releases new short film series 'Parenting: Disaster Style' but nervous moms and dads might want to skip this one...
- Got the Everest Marathon on your bucket list? Now you could win a place to run it, along with an incredible trekking holiday in Nepal, but you'll have to work hard to be in with a chance
- "A night under the stars shouldn't be a privilege. It should be a right" - British Mountaineering Council doubles down in fight for wild camping in the UK
- This new Primus camping stove is lighter than your Garmin watch and boils water in under 4 minutes, so you can "move quickly and explore further"
- “We are all heartbroken": 2nd hiker confirmed dead, 3 hospitalized after massive rockslide at popular National Park
June 19
- Dive teams hampered by poor conditions in search for 3 hikers who jumped into remote California waterfall in "possible triple drowning"
- Women trail runners dominate "Britain's most brutal race" taking 1st and 2nd overall in 286-mile Montane Summer Spine
- Infrared rays, biodegradable neoprene and recycled fabrics - Zone3 launches cutting edge open water swimming range that it claims includes "one of the best wetsuits in the world"
June 18
- Work gets underway on mega $8.5 million trailhead facelift at Grand Teton's much-loved Taggart Lake to improve accessibility
- American climber claims to be first to solo the most brutal line on Denali, the tallest mountain in the US, but labels the Alaska Range a "hellscape" after punishing 53-day trip
- Watch amazing new speed climbing record – "the fastest speed climbing run ever done in Europe" – being set at the IFSC European Cup
- “The multitool for trail runners": Brooks hypes Cascadia 19 as most advanced trail shoe yet, redesigned from the foot down for better comfort, stability and traction
June 17
- Man who fell off cliff because he "wanted a closer look" at Hawaiian volcanic eruption survives after landing on a tree that stopped him from plunging 100ft to his death
- Yeti just quietly knocked a massive $75 off the "perfectly sized" Roadie 32 cooler in this zesty summer shade
- Lightning strike kills 3 "experienced mountaineers" on popular hiking trail in Austrian Alps
June 16
- "I train mainly based on feel": Kilian Jornet reveals exactly what he's doing to prepare for his long-awaited return to Western States
- Dramatic finish in the latest Climbing World Cup bouldering round as Pan Yufei strikes late to take gold, edging out Mejdi Schalck
- "This call illustrates how quickly situations change" – 2 hikers struck by lightning on Colorado 14er while on the phone with mountain rescue
- "A harrowing battle for survival hundreds of feet above the ground": we won't need to worry about Alex Honnold's climbing skills for his next project – his acting abilities may be another story
June 13
- The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour
- Bodies of two women pulled from the water at a popular beauty spot in Eryri National Park
- "None of the climbers had a high level of experience": new reports details what went wrong in North Cascades climbing accident that killed 3
- Yosemite to open every campground for first time since 2019, following months of crippling staff shortages and budget cuts
June 12
- 'Waze, but for walkers' - steer clear of hazards while you hike with OS Maps' new Community Alerts real-time hazard reporting tool
- 'The perfect blend of form, function and style' – look out Garmin fans, the new Venu X1 sports watch is here with plenty of features and a big, shiny screen
- Climbing World Cup preview: the world's best climbers eye medal places as they return to the wall for the penultimate bouldering competition of 2025
- "We’re taking action to protect the environment that we cherish": UTMB Mont Blanc runners will be rewarded for choosing low carbon travel options in bid to reduce race emissions by 20%
- America's highest peak sees second death in 6 days as skier buried in massive avalanche
June 11
- 'Summit the peak, then kick it by the creek' – Osprey and Crazy Creek join forces to release the Hex 2.0 X Talon 33 lightweight pack and camp chair
- Buying a new tent this summer? This major outdoor brand will let you return it for a full refund at the end of the season "no matter how much it has been used"
- Hikers joyful as Zion National Park's Emerald Pools Bridge reopens, restoring access to iconic trails after 2 years of closures
- Rescue crews issue update on recovery efforts for body of teenage hiker who died after falling 50ft into popular Olympic National Park waterfall
- National Park Service says deaths of 2 backcountry campers on remote Isle Royale not wildlife-related as FBI assists in investigation
June 10
- Yosemite bans large flags after climbers protest Trump cuts using upside down Stars and Stripes and rig Trans Pride flag to El Capitan
- One for the rock climbing history books – female climbers Kelleghan and Pineau become first women to climb Yosemite Triple Crown
- "Your safety matters" - Hiker in critical condition after trekking group rescued from Camelback Mountain in 100-degree heat
June 9
- 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
- Lululemon takes another stab at making trail running shoes – but does the yoga brand really know what it takes to keep you moving on rough terrain?
- Strava backtracks after uproar over publishing private data, after users complained that Garmin, Runna, and TrainingPeaks stats had been made public without warning
- "Remain highly vigilant": camping restrictions continue on section of Pacific Crest Trail, North Cascades National Park, during manhunt for murder suspect Travis Decker
June 6
- Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands
- 'One little thing goes wrong and everybody on the scene is going to die' - Grand Canyon helicopter rescue teams under pressure as hikers succumb to extreme heat
- Is the tide turning for wild swimmers? Lawmakers step in to block bonuses for English water bosses behind surging lake and river pollution
- Scarpa updates one of its most popular hiking shoes to make it resoleable for long lasting performance on summer trails
- Think you can pace Kilian Jornet at Western States? Apply now for your chance to be "part of history in motion"
June 5
- Hit the trails with your favorite tunes and stay aware of your surroundings with new open-ear earbuds from Shokz
- America’s tallest mountain claims its first victim of the climbing season after mountaineer falls 3,000ft to his death from near the summit
- 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
- Climbing World Cup preview: Unstoppable Anraku eyes bouldering history as the women's competition heats up in Prague
- "More opportunities to channel your inner Courtney": Salomon expands Dauwalter-inspired trail running line with new S/Lab Genesis shoes and Shortneys
- "A gravel-grinding workhorse" – Hoka hypes the Challenger 8, built for trail, road, and whatever else you care to run on
- 'Bring the good times of high-temperature cooking to places you never thought possible' – celebrity chef Matty Matheson joins up with Gozney to launch new edition of its campsite-friendly pizza oven
- Cause of death revealed after 2 hikers, father and daughter, discovered dead near summit of Mount Katahdin
June 4
- Hikers and trail runners can go 'from city streets to summit peaks' with Polar's latest high-tech sports watch
- 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
- "I've seen nothing like it" - Georgia hiker discovers a burned body near a popular trail in the Stone Mountain Park
June 3
- 'People don't understand the dangers' - experts offer open water safety advice after almost 200 fatal accidents in the UK
- Queer charity OutdoorLads celebrates 18,000 volunteer hours helping gay, bisexual and trans men enjoy the wilderness
- Watch the massive eruption on Mount Etna that sent hikers and tourists fleeing from plumes of ash, smoke and gas
- Body found in the Scottish Highlands in search for missing Swiss hiker, who disappeared attempting one of Britain's toughest treks
- Rain stops play - stormy weather forces an early end to the latest Climbing World Cup round, with some unexpected medals as a result
June 2
- Pay to hike? Visitors could soon be charged to enter Britain’s oldest national park to plug a devastating drop in funding
- Thousands of climbers gearing up to take on America's tallest mountain as the peak summer season gets underway
- Body of British hiker found six months after going missing with a friend in harrowing conditions in the Italian Dolomites
- Hit the trails and protect yourself from the sun with Ibex's latest range of lightweight running clothes