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June 2025

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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
- Popular waterfall in Olympic National Park closed to recover body of teenage hiker who fell more than 50ft
- National Park Service identifies backcountry campers found dead in mysterious circumstances on remote Isle Royale
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
- Bodies of 2 hikers, father and daughter, recovered 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