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“People don’t just want to get outside, they want to connect” – 4 tips from Muslim Hikers' Haroon Mota to help get everybody outdoors

By Julia Clarke Last updated

We hit the trail with the founder of Muslim Hikers to find out how he created the world's largest online community for Muslims outdoors

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Trekkers urged to light their path after hiking accidents kill two people in ten days in Snowdonia

By Will Symons Published

Both hikers died in similar incidents at Eryri National Park - make sure you're well lit for tough winter hikes with our top tips

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"It felt like someone was pulling me uphill" - hikers take on one of China's toughest treks wearing AI-powered exoskeletons

By Will Symons Published

In a week-long trial, more than 200 hikers wore the robotic devices to help them to scale Mount Tai in Shandong, China

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Utah landscape
Human remains discovered on popular Utah hiking trail

By Will Symons Published

Male remains were found near the Bone Wash trail and Elephant Arch area

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Peak district parking
Hikers criticised for poor parking, which slowed rescue teams in the Peak District after a man was injured

By Will Symons Published

Hundreds of vehicles parked along the roadside blocked gritters and slowed down mountain rescue workers

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Firefighter in LA fires
Officials investigate popular hiking trail as possible starting point of devastating Los Angeles fires

By Will Symons Published

Skull Rock on Temescal Ridge trail in Joshua Tree National Park is being investigated as fires rage around Los Angeles

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Wombat in Tasmania, Australia
Watch this cute wombat find new use for hiker’s trekking poles

By Dave Golder Published

Australian wildlife – it either wants to eat you or become a viral superstar

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Glacier National Park
Best National Parks for hiking: 12 of the most spectacular to explore

By Julia Clarke Last updated

These National Parks will keep you coming back, thanks to unforgettable adventures spanning from rainforest to mountaintop and from glacier to volcano

National Parks & Monuments
A pair of hikers are moving towards the mountains, they carry packs and are dressed for cooler weather in pants and jackets.
Tortoise, hare, maestro, meanderthal – which type of hiker are you?

By Julia Clarke Published

Identify what type of hiker you are to figure out what gear and expertise you need and avoid disastrous hiking dates

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A hiker on the coast in Acadia National park
What are the different types of hiking?

By Julia Clarke Last updated

We explain the four main types of hiking, from day hikes to epic treks, to help you reap the benefits no matter how far you go

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