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Hiking, camping, fishing and use of ATVs in the woods may be off limits for several months
Buying Guides
The best water shoes 2025: gear up for wild aqua adventures
Riverbeds, rocks, rapids, reefs, rudders... the best water shoes to protect your feet from blue-space hazards
The best 2-person tents 2025: built for the wilderness with minimal bulk, whether you're backpacking or car camping
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions
The best 4-person tents 2025: spacious tents for camping with friends and family
We've selected the best 4-person tents for camping with friends and family, so that you can have the best time whichever tent you pick
Reviews
Helly Hansen Cascade Shield cap review: A comfortable, lightweight running and hiking cap with decent water-resistance
With a sturdy, lightweight build, comfy fit, and water-resistant exterior, this Helly Hansen cap is an excellent all-rounder for hitting the trails
Hiking
British hiker fined more than $16,000 after calling for rescue from Dolomites trail closed by rockfall
The man is the third hiker in 10 days to require help despite signs showing the area as closed
These "good looking and comfortable straight out of the box" Helly Hansen hiking shoes received a near-perfect score in our review, get yours now for just over $100!
Deals The Helly Hansen Switchback Trail hiking shoes are a comfortable and waterproof pair fit for unpredictable weather and varied trails
The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers
The free maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field
Hike light this winter: Keen adds insulation and better traction to its popular Hightrail hiking boots to give you versatility in the colder months
The Keen Hightrail Polar keeps the sporty profile of the brand’s fast and light hiking range, but winterizes it
Camping
The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers
The free maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field
How to pitch a tent: from choosing a location to canvas maintenance, here's how to create a solid shelter
Your backcountry adventure will be way more enjoyable if you master the basics of pitching a tent before setting out. Here are our expert tips
The best 2-person tents 2025: built for the wilderness with minimal bulk, whether you're backpacking or car camping
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions
"Absolutely the best": the spendy Solo Stove Yukon Backyard Bundle 1.0n is a massive 50% off at Steep and Cheap right now and selling fast
Deals The fire pit built for the backyard and beyond just got a whole lot cheaper
MSR’s iconic Hubba Hubba tent, beloved by backpackers everywhere, has just been redesigned – I traveled to Ireland to test out the shiny new LT2 shelter before it hits the market
How do you improve what many people view as the perfect tent? I went camping in the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains with a pre-release sample of the Hubba Hubba LT2 to find out
Trail Running
"Next peak: Mount Everest" – now we know why Fuzhao Xiang isn't on the starting list for this year's UTMB finals
Xiang checks in from nearly 25,000ft above sea level
The fully adjustable CamelBak Zephyr Pro Hydration Vest hugs your body while you haul gear on long runs, and it's a massive 50% off at REI – but hurry, the deal ends today
Deals A wonderfully designed one-size-fits-all running pack with pole quiver and soft bottles for under $80? Yes please
Helly Hansen Cascade Shield cap review: A comfortable, lightweight running and hiking cap with decent water-resistance
With a sturdy, lightweight build, comfy fit, and water-resistant exterior, this Helly Hansen cap is an excellent all-rounder for hitting the trails
Buff CoolNet Crew Running Socks review: supportive socks with a nose-pleasing minty twist
A new player in the sock drawer, Buff have hit the ground running with the innovative CoolNet Crews
Climbing
“The day we have waited for years for”: UK’s tallest outdoor climbing wall opens to the public
The wall is part of a £7 million development at the edge of the Cotswolds
"Next peak: Mount Everest" – now we know why Fuzhao Xiang isn't on the starting list for this year's UTMB finals
Xiang checks in from nearly 25,000ft above sea level
New IFSC ‘Nations Grand Finale’ climbing competition coming in the fall to bring "innovation, competition and international rivalry"
The new Nations Grand Finale competition will pit the world's top six climbing nations against each other over four days in Fukuoka, Japan
What was the 2008 K2 disaster? A tragic event in the history of the world’s second highest mountain
After 17 years, we look back at the 2008 K2 disaster, one of the deadliest tragedies in modern mountaineering, which saw 11 climbers killed
"Farewell to a wonderful person" - Double Olympic champion killed by falling rocks in Karakoram mountains climbing accident
Laura Dahlmeier, who had won two Olympic biathlon golds, had climbed to around 18,700ft on the daunting Laila Peak in Pakistan
Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race
The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing
Tech
The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers
The free maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field
Water Sports
Into open water swimming? Speedo's latest swimsuit and mask-style goggles are built for the waves and murk of open water environments
New additions to the Speedo Open Water Swim range are designed for open water swimmers who want to move in comfort
Snow Sports
I know you’re probably not thinking about skiing yet, but my favorite Helly Hansen ski gloves are down to just $51 at REI right now and could transform your winter adventures
Deals Waterproof ski gloves that provide the warmth and protection of a burlier mitt, without the bulk
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