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The future of mountain rescue? How AI found the body of a hiker missing in the Italian Alps for ten months

By Will Symons Published

The 64-year-old had been missing on Monviso, in Italy's Cottian Alps, since September 2024

Hiking Safety
Rescue attempts abandoned for Russian climber who became stranded on a 24,000ft peak after breaking her leg, despite son's belief that she's still alive

By Will Symons Published

Efforts to save Natalia Nagovitsina have been called off after freezing weather and multiple failed rescue attempts, which saw another climber die from hypothermia

Climbing Safety
British Olympian swims the largest lakes in England, Wales, and Scotland in under 24 hours in campaign against water pollution

By Will Symons Published

Hector Pardoe put a unique twist on the famous three peaks hiking challenge to raise awareness of water pollution

Water Sports
Jim Walmsley surges past Cristian Minoggio with minutes to go for nail-biting first win of UTMB World Series Finals: "I was definitely running scared all the way to the line”

By Julia Clarke Last updated

The 61k race was tighter than expected

Running Events & Competitions
Colorado college student, 20, sends challenging 5.13a route in Kyrgyzstan over summer break - "this may be the best route I’ve ever done"

By Julia Clarke Published

The student climbed one of the world's most difficult rock faces only five months after undergoing wrist surgery

Climbing & Mountaineering
“The fact that he made it that far is just a testament to his skills” - Norwegian hiker found dead after taking on the treacherous Canadian wilderness

By Will Symons Published

The body of a 29-year-old hiker was discovered after a lengthy and gruelling search through tricky terrain

Hiking Safety
Nike reveals details of its new Radical AirFlow technology after Caleb Olson crushed Western States in that crazy running top: “Wearing it is like stepping into a fridge"

By Julia Clarke Published

Nike athletes are still testing the technology, set to launch to the public in 2026

Running Gear & Apparel
Colorado wildfire now one of largest in state history, but officials say rainfall – and increased flash flood risk – is on the way

By Julia Clarke Published

The Lee Fire is now 90% contained, while monsoon season may present new problems

Hiking Safety
German open water swimmers protected by super-smart 'Dolphin' drone lifeguarding technology

By Will Symons Published

High-tech remote-controlled devices are being used to keep swimmers safe in 14 different open water spots

Wildlife Safety
A new national park? Lawmakers call for 2,800 square miles of Florida Springs wilderness to become America’s 64th national park

By Will Symons Published

Lawmakers and advocates in Florida say a new national park would attract tourists and protect the sensitive Florida wildlife

National Parks & Monuments
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