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- August 26
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- German open water swimmers protected by super-smart 'Dolphin' drone lifeguarding technology
- A new national park? Lawmakers call for 2,800 square miles of Florida Springs wilderness to become America’s 64th national park
- "Built in the dirt, forged by every brutal mile" - get a sneak peak at Nike's latest trail running shoe - the ACG Ultrafly
- August 22
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- Rescue efforts abandoned after 20-day search for Minnesota man in the Wyoming wilderness - “the most optimistic survival odds have run out”
- “I’ve poured everything into this long recovery” - superstar American climber returns from lengthy injury, and could compete in the next World Cup
- "A perilous endeavour for any climber" - safety warning after man suffering suspected altitude sickness suffers fatal fall on California's Mount Shasta
- Ultra runner Ruth Croft signs with Amazfit ahead of UTMB bid: “I’ve spent years understanding what athletes truly need from their sports watches"
- Jim Walmsley drops off UTMB starting list, reappears on the OCC lineup – here's everything you need to know about next week's finals
- August 21
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- Worrying signs for US climbers: Canadian bouldering brand Flashed stops sales to its nearest neighbor after Trump tariffs
- Hoka hypes the Mafate X Hike, a lightweight longhauler with some surprising backcountry creds
- US journalist reveals harrowing details of surviving 6 days stranded on remote Norwegian mountain with broken femur and no water: "I knew I wasn't going to be able to move"
- August 20
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- Stubborn mutt! 66lb dog rescued from the trails after refusing to move - here’s how to hike safely with your four-legged friend
- Seventh person dies in Snowdonia during deadly season for hikers in the Welsh national park
- Courtney Dauwalter heading home to Minnesota to compete in Twin Cities Marathon – you read that right, a road race
- "She's done it!": ultra runner Tara Dower sets new overall speed record on Vermont Long Trail, running 273 miles in less than 4 days
- August 19
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- Yosemite National Park fires ranger who helped hang a trans pride flag on El Capitan
- 'Inexperienced and ill-prepared' - French mountain rescuers bemoan reckless social media hikers after a spike in call outs
- Meet the new Coros Nomad watch, purpose-built for outdoor adventures: "It can't replace being outdoors, but it can help you remember what it felt like to be there"
- Florida woman hospitalized after alligator attack on hiking trail
- August 18
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- Hundreds of visitors to Grand Teton National Park may have been exposed to rabies after "suspected bat colony" discovered in lodge
- Horrified hiker watches as friend is dragged off trail by aggressive bear in Japanese forest
- "He tried for days to escape, but there was nothing he could do" - California climber rescued after spending 2 days behind rushing waterfall
- Leadville 100 results: a 31-year ultra running record finally topples with dazzling debut from ER doctor Anne Flower, David Roche gets even faster
- August 15
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- Inexperienced, ill-equipped hikers rescued from sizzling heat after falling ill and becoming lost on Arizona mountain
- Cape Town to host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, with Table Mountain's trails set to "pose a stern challenge to elite runners"
- Body found in Rocky Mountain National Park after widespread search for missing 23-year-old
- Trailforks launches long-awaited Apple Watch app, saying "we’re meeting users where they are"
- August 14
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- Open water swimmers to race in Chicago River for the first time in almost a century
- Chinese climber killed by falling rocks during descent of K2 in treacherous late-season conditions
- Melting glacier reveals remains of British scientist who fell into crevasse in Antarctica 66 years ago
- Hiker dies after being bitten by rattlesnake he picked up in Tennessee state park
- Search underway for 23-year-old who disappeared in Rocky Mountain National Park after being dropped off by rideshare
- August 13
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- "It's crazy what you see" – campers urged to treat Dartmoor National Park with respect after reports of flycamping
- Look out, trail runners - Tracksmith’s first trail shoes aim to please with Merino wool linings and Vibram outsoles, but their light weight comes with a hefty price
- Missing US hiker, 27, found dead in remote Spanish National Park after weeks-long search operation
- Finisterre adds adaptive Yulex wetsuits to rental program, saying "the sea doesn’t discriminate, and neither should access to it"
- August 12
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- Turns out the real winner of this year’s Western States was Hoka, according to new survey of shoes worn by running’s elite
- With the fee to climb Everest set to rise drastically, Nepal just opened up 97 peaks for free
- Room for improvement? The Patagonia Nano-Puff gets a glow up for fall, with an improved fit and tougher build
- August 11
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- Mount Vesuvius closed to hikers as 2-mile-wide wildfire erupts on famous volcano
- Adventure alert! Next summer you'll be able to take a scenic train between stunning Banff and Jasper National Parks
- Katie Schide battles for third place at iconic Sierre-Zinal mountain race as Kenyan runners dominate in Swiss Alps
- Massive wildfire sweeps Arthur's Seat, Scottish hiking spot popularized by Netflix show One Day
- August 8
- August 7
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- "Stay out of the woods": Canadian province bans hiking due to elevated wildfire risk, introduces fines of $25,000 for violations
- “A real-time, high-altitude experiment”: British explorer twins head to the Himalayas to compare modern mountaineering gear with that used by Mallory and Irvine
- Minnesota hiker vanishes in Wyoming’s Bighorn mountains after texting wife to say summit was “more taxing than he expected”
- August 6
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- Missing US journalist found alive and "in overall good health" after disappearing during solo backpacking trip in Norwegian National Park
- The equivalent of a Tour de France stage a day! Kilian Jornet announces plans to run, hike, climb and bike 67 American 14ers this fall
- Leatherman recalls popular multi-tool over “laceration hazard” – find out if you’re affected, and what to do
- British hiker fined more than $16,000 after calling for rescue from Dolomites trail closed by rockfall
- US climate journalist vanishes during solo backpacking trip to glacier in Norwegian National Park
- August 5
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- The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers
- Hike light this winter: Keen adds insulation and better traction to its popular Hightrail hiking boots to give you versatility in the colder months
- Watch: dramatic rescue video from remote Point Reyes National Seashore beach shows the dangers of rising tides for hikers
- “The day we have waited for years for”: UK’s tallest outdoor climbing wall opens to the public
- August 4
- August 3
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- Yosemite murder-mystery thriller to return to the small screen: fans can look forward to a second season of Netflix hit Untamed
- The permafrost in the Italian Dolomites is melting, causing unpredictable, dangerous rockslides and leading to the evacuation of hundreds of hikers, and there's no sign of it stopping
- Heading to the Alps? You might need to pay for pics after frustrated farmers set up turnstiles to charge tourists for visiting ‘Instagrammable’ spots
- August 1
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- Into open water swimming? Speedo's latest swimsuit and mask-style goggles are built for the waves and murk of open water environments
- New IFSC ‘Nations Grand Finale’ climbing competition coming in the fall to bring "innovation, competition and international rivalry"
- "We were able to take a monster off the streets" - suspect arrested and charged after couple murdered while hiking in Arkansas
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